STORY OF SELF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Originally adapted from the work of Marshall
Ganz of Harvard University. Modified by the
New Organizing Institute with the help of many
dedicated partners.
Presentation designed by Kristen Dore & Aharon
Wasserman (@Kristendore;
@aharonwasserman)
LEADERSHIP
WHAT DOES
STORYTELLING
HAVE TO DO WITH
LEADERSHIP?
PUBLIC NARRATIVE
Why do we tell stories?
...and teach us how to make choices
TWO WAYS OF
UNDERSTANDING
THE WORLD
What if we only lead with the head
Or only with the heart?
ACTION!
HOW DO STORIES MOVE US TO ACTION?
Stories help us FEEL
the emotions that
remind
us of our values
URGENCY
Inertia
Apathy
Fear
Isolation
Self Doubt
ANGER
HOPE
SOLIDARITY
YCMD
URGENCY
Inertia
Apathy
Fear
Isolation
Self Doubt
ANGER
HOPE
SOLIDARITY
YCMD
CHOICE
PLOT
MORAL
3 Parts of Public Narrative
Invites others to be
in relationship with you
Invites others to join
your community
Invites others to take
ACTION!
Video Review: Barack Obama
2004
TEAM WORK
Intros, Timekeeper, Norms
Facilitator tells their story of self
Silently develop your story
Tell your story to the group and get feedback
ROLEPLAY