Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story

“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 storytellingThree steps to uncovering your storiesThe difference between story and narrativeQuestions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] this episode:1:20 – Introduction: Chris Hare2:22 – Topic: Midlife Leaders Rewriting Their Own Story8:01 – Digging Deep: Identifying Stories You Haven’t Shared12:30 – Becoming a Better Personal Storyteller20:19 – Confronting Obstacles to Transformation Through Story25:45 – Translating Storytelling Into Goals30:15 – Internal vs. External Stories35:12 – Lightning RoundResources:The Storied Future WebsiteThe Storied Future PodcastMaslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsWhat Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard N. BollesStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using EnoughThe Power of Metaphor in LeadershipWe Are What We Think: 4 Steps to Change Our Personal Stories5 Stories that Motivate ChangeSix Factors for Great In-the-Moment Coaching6 Tips to Help Build Support for Your Next Change EffortHow to Overcome the 6 Most Common Obstacles to ChangeIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.