Category: Storytelling
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Who are you talking to?
Who are you talking to? Sounds tense. In the world of the Five Slide Rule™ discipline, another deeply powerful practice is understanding the human (book slide), but even more fundamental is where is the human(s) in the audience.
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The Book Slide
What it is, Why is it 2008, I faced a life-changing event and asked my dad for advice. He suggested keeping myself busy and focused by reading, running, or getting a dog. So, I downloaded the Audible app and listened to audiobooks while running, which helped me get through tough times. During my job at…
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Takeaways
Reflecting on personal mistakes and lessons learned, the writer acknowledges their initial hubris, arrogance, and lack of humility. Admitting ignorance led to continuous learning, while dependence on team collaboration resulted in leadership growth. Emphasizing humility, they advocate for the power of asking “How can I help?” to foster successful outcomes and team responsibility. (ai generated…
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My five questions to understand and learn.
These five questions, designed to understand how humans think, behave, and operate in the world, can be utilized in interviews or other interactions. The sequencing and follow-ups of these questions provide valuable insights into fear, our perceptions of concepts, the best and worst parts of our jobs, alignment with roles, and essential actions for companies.…
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My mom made me a storyteller. My dad fixed/forced me out of any comfort zone.
My mother said I had the gift of gab. I was a chatty child, and in a large family getting a word in edge-wise was hard. Somewhere back there it began. In fights, I would try and talk my way out rather than just fighting it out. Girls, if they even paid a little attention,…
