Why “Own your story!” is easier said than done

Why “Own your story!” is easier said than done

I first “met” Christine Macdonald in some of my earliest days on social media in 2009 or 2010. Back then, the Internet felt like a small place. Twitter felt like a place full of promise, in particular. Sowing digital connections to new and interesting people those...
The Power of Play — As Grown-Ups

The Power of Play — As Grown-Ups

I woke up yesterday morning feeling like I had gotten into a fight with a basketball hoop… and lost.My feet (and toes?) were aching. My legs felt more heavy and sore than from just my usual 3-mile run. Muscles in my upper back twinged in strange places, and I...
3 Studies that Prove that Words Really Do Hurt

3 Studies that Prove that Words Really Do Hurt

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the words we use — and the stories that those words tell. Although we may think that words have one (or maybe two) specific, clearly defined meanings, the truth is that words have many meanings. Different words...
What are ‘The Three Stories of Our Time’?

What are ‘The Three Stories of Our Time’?

Stream this Episode of ‘The New Story Is’ with Dave Ursillo Now One of the first books that I read at the start of my graduate school experience 20 months ago was by a renowned thought leader, best-selling author, and organizational change expert named...