Story of SelfStory of SelfStory
Taking responsibility for enabling othersTo achieve purpose
LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP
in the face of uncertainty
Why do we tell stories?Public NarrativePublic Narrative
Think of the stories you heard as a child—most taught a moral or lesson. That is why parents
spend over 80% of their time with their children in storytelling. In organizing, we can also tell stories to help others make decisions in their lives by illustrating how a character
overcame a challenge.
TWO WAYS OFTWO WAYS OF
KNOWINGKNOWING
ACTION!ACTION!
HOWHOW WHYWHY
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InertiaApathyFearIsolationSelf Doubt
URGENCYURGENCY
ANGERANGER
HOPEHOPE
SOLIDARITYSOLIDARITY
YCMDYCMD
PLOTPLOTPLOTPLOT
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHOICE MORAL
OUTCOME
OUTCOME
3 Parts of Public Narrative3 Parts of Public NarrativeInvites others to be
in relationship with you
Invites others to join your community
Invites others to takeACTION!
Barack ObamaBarack Obama2004
Team Work pg.23Team Work pg.23
1. Intros, Timekeeper, Norms
4. Tell your story to your group & get critical feedback
2. Facilitator tells their story of self
3. Silently develop your story
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DebriefDebriefParticipant Stories