Why Story Designers Make Better Leaders (with Mike Wittenstein)

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Mike is a 5-time founder and serial innovator who has added $2 billion in value for his clients using strategy, story, and tech. When he’s not doing thinking work, he likes to keep his body busy with hiking and woodworking.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~ How storytelling can transform your business and unlock the potential of your employees (06:25)

~ Why powerful stories can help employees see the bigger picture and embrace change (16:49)

~ The #1 way to encourage a sense of collective envisioning within your organization (19:31)

~ The secret to crafting stories that evoke emotions and drive action (23:40)

~ How to use stories to create a shared vision of the future that everyone can get behind (26:26)

~ Why leaving room for discovery in your storytelling is crucial for success (30:38)

CONNECT WITH MIKE

Website: https://www.storyminers.com

Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewittenstein

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