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Oct 2024
19m 2s

#315: Storytelling for Leaders

JOHN MAXWELL
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In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of storytelling in leadership. They emphasize that storytelling is a powerful tool for leaders to connect with their teams, enhance communication, and increase influence. The conversation explores the structure of effective stories, the role of the hero and guide, and practical applications for leaders to engage their teams through personal narratives. The hosts encourage leaders to embrace storytelling as a means to foster relationships and inspire action within their teams.

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