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#155 From Buzzwords to Real Words: Chris Hare on Mastering Atomic Storytelling — Part Three


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Chris Hare has helped big-name executives tell better stories. But today, the tables have turned—he’s the one sharing his story, and I get to ask the tough questions.

In this three-part series, we break it down step by step:

Part 1: Corporate storytelling—how businesses craft messages that actually work (and when they don’t).

Part 2: The power of personal storytelling—Chris opens up about his own experiences and the most memorable stories he’s heard.

Part 3: Storytelling in action—Chris shares tools to help us develop our own narratives, and I put myself through the process (with a slight risk of emotional breakdown).

If you’ve ever wondered how storytelling can shape careers, businesses, and even personal growth, you won’t want to miss this.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The Power of a Reflective Movie Theater Exercise

“I have people visualize that movie that plays is actually not the blockbuster. It’s actually your life playing and your career…What might you call that movie?”

Beyond the Corporate 360: Finding Stories That Matter

“This is not the 360 that many of us from corporate America are used to…the goal here is to go and talk to three to five people who know you, care about you, and want you to succeed.”

Feedback as a Double-Edged Sword

“People could give feedback that might reinforce the wrong narrative…we just have to be careful and think about them as inputs, not absolute truths.”

The Weight of Opinions and Invisible Biases

“We unknowingly put more weight on some people’s opinions than others…whether it’s because of the friendship, the level of friendship, or the position they have.”

Rewriting Stories with Every Interaction

“I’m never telling the same story twice. I’m rewriting the story as I’m telling you based on your face, your facial expressions, your body language, your tone of voice. There are all those factors that play into it that make it incredibly complex.”

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Chris Hare

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