"I literally felt sick to my stomach. And it wasn't because of something I ate. It wasn't because of a stomach virus I was getting. It was because something deeper and something bigger was coming up for me." - Mike Rabin

[Why This Is Important] - The main message is about becoming a person worth listening to so you can navigate your own inflection points. In this episode, we delve into Mike Rabin's awakening to a new role for business after a profound turning point in his life.

[What you need to know.] - Mike Rabin shares a personal awakening moment after the 2016 election, which led to a shift in perspective about business as usual and its impact on society. His realization that business as usual has become an existential threat to humanity's survival on this planet prompted him to start a journey towards regenerative economics.

[What you need to do.] - Take time to reflect on the potential inflection points in your life or business, and consider how they may be shaping your perspective. Begin exploring the broader impact of your actions and decisions, especially within the context of business and society.

[TAKE ACTION] Do this now - After listening to Mike Rabin's story, take a moment to identify any wake-up moments or inflection points in your own life. Consider how these moments have shaped your values and actions and explore ways to align them with a broader positive impact in your personal and professional life.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/

Mike Rabin is Founder and Catalyst at The Corporate Purpose Project. https://corporate.substack.com/about

Check out Mike’s profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerabin/

Download a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire

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