In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Khe Hy about the power of stories and how leaders can unlock their inner storyteller. Bart learns how Khe left a successful career on Wall Street and turned his self-reflection into a highly read newsletter on career, money, life, and a wide range of other topics. Khe explains why so many stories suck, what qualities make for engaging stories, and how to put storytelling into action with authenticity, vulnerability and intention. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring insights to help you harness the art of storytelling. Learn more about Khe at https://radreads.co and connect with him on LinkedIn and TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco
Show Notes:
0:43 Welcoming Khe
2:09 Storytelling ability
2:40 Khe tells his story
6:21 What led him to quit his job?
7:59 The Hedonic adaptation
9:41 Entrepreneurs have this messed up wiring
10:09 Designing life from first principles
12:08 Early writing successes
12:30 What's your "number"?
13:08 The fisherman and the banker
14:30 Writing personal articles on the block
16:11 Story about losing hair
16:57 Storytelling is key for leaders - so why do they often suck at it?
21:19 Why are business leaders bad at storytelling?
22:08 Emotional resonance
22:26 Things that make a good story
24:32 Conflict
25:04 3 things to become a better storyteller
28:07 Open your eyes
28:19 Stories are everywhere
29:04 Bitcoin story
30:32 Go into your own life to find stories
32:38 Practice telling stories
33:39 It's really fun!
35:19 Have a diverse set of inputs
35:44 Ask ChatGPT
38:11 Profiles of famous people have good stories
39:35 Storytelling is a skill
40:16 How to find out more about Khe
