The Stories Behind the Stories: David

Send us Fan MailSHOW NOTESThe Stories Behind the Stories: DavidNina didn't know her questions were creating clarity. Marcus didn't know his instinct was preventing crises. Lisa didn't know her planning was giving others the safety to take risks.Aisha didn't know her ability to find common ground was a strength she could own.They had been doing all of this for three years. And none of them knew. Until David named it.In this episode of The Stories Behind the Stories, I go deeper into observation as a character trait — not only what it does for David, but also what it does for the people around him. And why naming a character trait changes not just how far someone goes — but the impact they have on every person they work alongside.RESOURCESThe Storytelling Newsletter (Free) Short, focused, and grounded in real WorkLife situations — how we communicate, lead, make decisions, and navigate challenges at work.  WorkLife Stories from School of WorkLife (Free). How to Recognise Your Natural Character Traits and Transform Your Professional Impact. Character-Driven WorkLife Stories That Shift How You ThinkStory Lesson How to Recognise Your Natural Character Traits and Transform Your Professional Impact Turn competent management into character-driven leadership through recognising the traits you’ve been taking for granted.  Guided Programme The Longest Way Round: A Journey of Character — How Embracing Your Natural Traits and the Wisdom of Great Storytellers Can Transform Your Path to Purpose Your Character Trait TakeawayWhat character trait do you express so naturally you've never thought to name it — and what does it bring to your work that nothing else does?What is it already creating for the people you work with — And what else could it enable for them?And what is it already making possible for your organisation — and what more could it make possible if you chose to develop it intentionally ?A Note to ListenersEvery Thursday a new episode of The Stories Behind the Stories continues.From May 2026 — each new episode will be free for one week.After that it goes behind the subscriber paywall.One week to listen.One week to experience the learning.One week to build it into your working life.If an episode resonates — pass it to someone who would find it useful.A colleague.A client.A friend.That’s how this work finds the people it’s meant for.After one week each episode joins the back catalogue — available to subscribers only.Support the show