Built For Meaning

An excellent leader possesses many qualities, including strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others. However, one often overlooked superpower that can set a leader apart from the rest is narrative intelligence. What is narrative intelligence, you might ask? In a nutshell, narrative intelligence is the ability to understand, craft, and communicate compelling stories that inspire and motivate others.

In today's episode, I share what Narrative Intelligence is, how leaders and teams use it to meet goals, and why NI is the skill you - as an emerging leader - needs to reach new levels of success. 

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In this episode, I'll be discussing how to use your professional story to navigate the uncertainty and challenges of mass layoffs. With the economic impacts of the pandemic continuing to affect industries and organizations worldwide, many professionals are finding themselves facing unexpected layoffs and job loss.

But even in the midst of this upheaval, your professional story can be a powerful tool for resilience and career reinvention. By understanding and articulating your unique skills, strengths, and experiences, you can stand out in a crowded job market and demonstrate your value to potential employers or clients.

We'll explore strategies for identifying and crafting your professional story, including:

• Reflecting on your past successes and achievements
• Identifying your unique skills and strengths
• Recognizing the transferable skills you can bring to new roles or industries
• Tailoring your story to different job opportunities or clients
• Networking and building connections through your story

Whether you're facing a layoff, considering a career change, or simply looking to build your professional brand, this episode will provide you with actionable insights and inspiration for using your professional story to navigate uncertainty and build a fulfilling career.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when reaching toward a goal? Or you berate yourself for not 'getting there' sooner? High achievers always struggle with the pace of success, often leading to burnout. In today's episode, I'm teaching the anti-hustle strategy that blew open my mind - and changed the way I look at my long-term success plan for good. 

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Welcome to this episode of Lead With Story, where I explore the benefits of journaling for leaders. Join me as I share journaling as a tool to improve your leadership skills and achieve your goals.

You'll learn how journaling can help you gain clarity on your leadership vision, track your progress and hold yourself accountable, and process and reflect on your experiences and emotions. I'm also sharing different journaling techniques and strategies that can be used to enhance your leadership development.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out on your leadership journey, this podcast is for you. Tune in to discover how journaling can help you become a better leader and achieve greater success in your professional and personal life.

And don't forget to download your free Leader's Journal with five daily prompts: https://storyleadershipinstitute.com/leadership-journal

In today's episode, Stephanie discusses how her morning routine has changed over the years and how she utilizes her morning time for maximum efficiency with two small children. With morning routines becoming more popular, with books being written regularly on the subject, most morning routines do not take into account caregiving responsibilities and are not geared toward default parents. As an entrepreneur, CEO and mother, Stephanie shares how her morning routine has evolved over the years and how she honors and starts her day with two small children at home. Like this episode? Don't forget to rate this podcast and share it with a friend!

Ever struggle with a problem, either within the company or even within your team, and instead of solving it you throw some duct tape around it? That's the short-term solution that while easy, often leads to bigger long-term problems. If you're a leader, CEO or entrepreneur using duct tape to fix the issues now, today's episode will help you quickly and efficiently solve any problem using this three step approach. 

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If there's anything I do to live a fulfilling and joyful life, it's this one list that has changed the way I show up to my work, with my family, and as a friend. This practice, when done and reviewed regularly, will provide you a life full of your wildest dreams. Learn what I do and how I do it in this episode of Lead With Story. 

This week on Lead With Story, Stephanie speaks with Sarah Gobbs-Hill, CEO of Listening Forward Consulting. Stephanie and Sarah dive into the top leadership traits coveted by so many and discuss the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship. Whether it's commanding a boardroom or pitching new clients, Sarah offers insightful advice from her journey in leadership. You can connect with Sarah on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-gobbs-hill/ 

*The book Stephanie refers to at the end of the show, The Female Brain, is written by Dr. Louann Brizendine and is available at most major booksellers.

In the launch of Season 3 of Lead With Story Podcast, Stephanie shares the four key elements that make up a successful leader. After spending the last ten years working with entrepreneurs and business owners around the world, she's narrowed down these four traits as the most telling of a successful versus toxic leader. Listen in and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. 

Cameron Bannister, CEO and co-founder of FreeByrd, is on a mission to empower creatives to do what they love while making money online. After spending 13-years as a traveling hairstylist to NYC, LA, and Dallas, Cameron was inspired to help her creative peers, many of whom are extremely talented but lack the tech-savviness required to grow a business online. She believes in helping even the most tech-averse professionals “fly free” in today’s tech-centric world. When Cameron’s not helping FreeByrds spread their wings, you can find her with her family (including three dogs in tow) adventuring in nature.

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