“You don’t know you need it till you need it,” says today’s guest, Chris Hare.

Chris is the host of The Storied Future Podcast and founder of The Storied Future, where he helps midmarket and enterprise CEOs create narratives that unlock a future where they can be celebrated.

In this deeply personal conversation with Daniel and Peter, Chris unpacks the process he uses to guide leaders through unearthing their own stories and crafting narratives that help them “make a dent in the universe.” Often, Chris says, leaders arrive at a moment that changes everything–one that requires a new personal narrative.

Chris shares wisdom and insight gleaned from both business and personal experiences and offers guidance for leaders who need to rewrite their narratives.

Tune in to learn:

• The relationship between leadership and storytelling
• Three steps to uncovering your stories
• The difference between story and narrative

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:20 – Introduction: Chris Hare

2:22 – Topic: Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story

8:01 – Digging Deep: Identifying Stories You Haven’t Shared

12:30 – Becoming a Better Personal Storyteller

20:19 – Confronting Obstacles to Transformation Through Story

25:45 – Translating Storytelling Into Goals

30:15 – Internal vs. External Stories

35:12 – Lightning Round

Resources:

The Storied Future Website

The Storied Future Podcast

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

What Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard N. Bolles

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough

The Power of Metaphor in Leadership

We Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories

5 Stories that Motivate Change

Six Factors for Great In-the-Moment Coaching

6 Tips to Help Build Support for Your Next Change Effort

How to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to Change

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