What a Crying Executive Taught Me About Recognition

A senior leader at a global employee experience company opened what she expected to be a routine email marking her fifteenth work anniversary. What she found instead made her cry. Her husband walked in, saw her on her phone in tears. He asked her what was wrong.

Storytelling vs. a List of Things That Happened: There is a Difference

We've all been there. Someone says, "Let me tell you a story," you settle in, expecting something engaging. Then what you get is... well, a list of things that happened. While hearing about someone's day is excellent, let me clarify: a list of things that happened is not a story.

Strategic Future Narrative: Connecting Past, Present, and Future Goals

Organisations seek to innovate, adapt, and envision new futures in our fast-paced business landscape. Effective communication of these future visions can feel daunting in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations. While communication departments are adept at crafting engaging messages and disseminating information, they can face significant hurdles when envisioning a future that has yet…

Audience First: Where Acting, Storytelling, and Leadership Play Supporting Roles

I was sitting in a row of red theatre chairs at the Producers Club in Times Square. I had just finished two weeks of acting training in NYC, and we were reflecting on all we had been through as a class. The Miesner trainer leaned forward from his seat on the stage and asked, "Do…

An Explorer’s Guide to Change Fatigue

In the uncharted territories of 2024 and beyond, the only constant is change. The weariness of change fatigue sets in as explorers tire on a perpetual voyage of discovery. The landscapes of transformation seem boundless, leaving us pondering when the journey will end and we can rest. Fear not! We'll unfurl the sails of change…