Andy Janning: Great Stories Aren't Safe

What makes a story worth telling — and a life worth living? Andy Janning has spent decades helping organizations and leaders tell better stories. But his own story has increasingly pushed him toward work that is anything but safe. In this episode of Uncommon Impact, Andy joins Nathan Whitaker to talk about Overdrawn, his new investigative documentary podcast exploring what happens when trust breaks inside an institution and a community; Life Over Debt, an initiative helping cancer patients facing financial hardship; and StoryScore, his work helping mission-driven organizations tell stories that actually connect. Andy explains why the best stories require risk and surprise, why organizations shouldn't always make themselves the superhero, and why vulnerability and struggle are often what make a story memorable. He also shares the personal experiences that have shaped his work — including his wife's battle with cancer, the recent loss of his mother, and the growing conviction that life is too short to leave meaningful work unexplored. As Andy puts it: “Great stories aren’t safe.” Learn more: Overdrawn: https://www.overdrawnpodcast.com/ Life Over Debt: https://www.lifeoverdebt.com/ Make Great Stories / StoryScore: https://www.makegreatstories.com/ About Nathan Whitaker Nathan Whitaker is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, former NFL executive, Super Bowl champion, leadership speaker, and executive coach. Learn more: https://www.nathanwhitaker.com Subscribe for new episodes of Uncommon Impact every Thursday. Uncommon Impact explores the people, experiences, and principles that shape extraordinary leaders and teams. More episodes of Uncommon Impact: https://nathanwhitaker.com/podcast/