Notice they always say "threat to our democracy"

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Stunning!

Looks like a "pass" on that test!

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The Power of Storytelling in Inspirational Leadership

In leadership, facts and figures may help you build credibility, but it’s stories that will inspire action from your team. Leaders who master the art of storytelling can create powerful connections with their teams, foster motivation, and drive change in a way that facts alone rarely do.

Consider the story of Jessica, a manager at a mid-sized tech company. Jessica’s team was struggling with a difficult project, morale was low, and deadlines were looming. Despite offering resources and technical solutions, Jessica noticed that her team remained disengaged. Rather than presenting another set of instructions or targets, she decided to take a different approach—she told a story.

Jessica began the next team meeting by sharing her own experience working on a seemingly impossible project early in her career. She described the challenges her team faced, the moments of doubt, and the fear of failure. But she also shared how, through collaboration and perseverance, they succeeded in a way that no one expected. She wasn’t shy about admitting her mistakes along the way, but she emphasized the lessons learned and how those tough times shaped her into a better leader.

The effect on her team was immediate. Jessica’s story humanized her, showing her vulnerability and resilience. Her team could see themselves in her story, recognizing that their own challenges were not insurmountable. Inspired by her experience, they became more engaged and motivated, and over time they completed the project with renewed enthusiasm.

What made Jessica’s story so powerful? It wasn’t just a recounting of events, but a message of hope, determination, and shared experience. Her story wasn’t about perfection, but about progress and perseverance. That’s the essence of inspirational leadership: connecting with people on an emotional level and showing them a path forward.

Storytelling allows leaders to bridge the gap between vision and action. Stories can communicate values, reinforce culture, and illustrate what success looks like in real, tangible terms. When leaders tell stories, they aren’t just sharing information; they are sparking imagination and planting the seeds of possibility in the minds of their teams.

So, whether leading a small group or an entire organization, remember: storytelling is a powerful tool to inspire and uplift. After all, a well-told story can transform doubt into confidence, hesitation into action, and potential into success.

ITM

A St. Louis favorite! 😄

What flour went into this loaf? Would you recommend?

Go Ben!

I grew up with this type of gardening approach, and I recommend blanching/freezing and/or canning for vegetable preservation, so you can store the bounty of your garden for the winter. Tomatoes & green beans can up great; corn, broccoli, asparagus, etc. blanch and freeze up great in freezer bags.

This speaks to the shift in the food supply, in addition to the shift in the types of work people do.

Setting up most everything for nostr worked fine--getting verified, using an extension, finding the mobile access. BUT, I can't really figure out the wallet/lightening part, including giving and receiving sats. All the helps I read assume I know some element(s) that I don't know.

This was my GM today, on my 4 mile walk

What a calming photo! Thank you for sharing!

So, they invented sailing ships again?

"Nothing is really work unless you would rather do something else." -Sir James Barrie

This, 100%. Every time.

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