"We were left with the suburbs, the way many urban areas have in this country, leaving behind... what the story was."
[Why This Is Important] - The main message is that we need to become individuals worth listening to, in order to drive transformation in our communities. This episode's message focuses on the power of reframing stories and reshaping perceptions to bring about positive change.
[What you need to know] - In this episode, Shelli Jost Brady discusses the transformative power of reframing stories and reshaping perceptions to bring about positive change in communities. She shares the example of redefining the discussion around smart growth and emphasizing the economic implications, shifting consciousness to drive change, and the importance of collaboration for lasting impact.
[What you need to do] - Understand the significance of reframing stories and perceptions to drive positive change in your community. Identify key stakeholders and influencers, and learn to speak their language to drive impactful transformation.
[TAKE ACTION] - Become intentional about reframing stories and reshaping perceptions in your community. Collaborate with key stakeholders and influential individuals to drive positive change.
Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures.
Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/
Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc.
Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/
Download a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire
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