Description

Leaders don’t lose because of bad people—they lose because of bad stories.

Every late arrival, missed step, or tough question triggers a narrative in your head. And the story you choose—lazy, disrespectful, careless—can destroy trust, drain energy, and slow execution. But here’s the truth: if you’re going to make up a story, make up a good one.

In this episode, Chris Hunsicker shows you how to flip destructive stories into productive ones that build trust, protect energy, and accelerate results.

Inside you’ll learn:

• Why negative stories are the fastest way to lose trust, speed, and money
• The direct ROI of flipping stories: lower turnover, stronger customer trust, faster execution
• The Story Flip Framework:
• Catch the story → Notice when your brain goes to blame
• Ask what else could be true → Open curiosity instead of closing the book
• Choose the better story → Pick the one that builds trust and drives execution

Insight to Action: Next time you’re triggered, pause and ask:

1. What’s the story I’m making up?
2. What else could be true?
3. Then choose the story that protects trust, energy, and results.

Bonus Reflection: Journal on this tonight: How much is my negative storytelling costing my dealership? How much is it costing my family? Love the show? like, rate, review and share

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Recommended Next Steps for New Listeners

1. Pick your first battle. Scroll through past episodes and start with one that calls you out.
2. Make it your morning fire ritual. Seven minutes before the chaos begins — listen, learn, lead.
3. Bring your managers in. Share an episode and challenge them to take one daily action.
4. Track your wins. Stack 30 days of execution and see how fast the culture shifts.

Share the War Room

If this episode sparked something for you, share it with another leader today. Copy the link, drop it in a text, and tell them:

“You need to hear this — it’s only 7 minutes, and it will make you better today.”

Remember:

You don’t need a better market.

You don’t need better leads.

You don’t even need better people.

You need to become a better leader.

Let’s go create some leadership fire.