Shape culture by telling stories about leaders and teams you want more of.

What happens when an FBI Hostage Negotiator joins a leadership development class?

Much of culture change can be done subtly in everyday moments.

Don’t shortcut details in stories with phrases like “eventually…”

Communication challenges and frustrations are a part of work, even for rock stars. Here’s how to navigate them.

Look in uncommon places when trying to find ideas for stories.

Mistakes and experimentation are a part of work. Here’s why.

Create a logline for your story to clarify the outcome.

Address these culture myths to move forward as an organization.

Culture surveys are lagging indicators of culture. Monitor these real-time indicators to shape your culture.

How to mine your life for potential story ideas.

Culture can only be shaped going forward. There is no way to return to the way things were. Here’s how to look forward.

Start your story considering your audience to avoid adding details that would make them cringe.

Why the advice that there are four stories you need to tell is limited and incorrect.

Conflict at work includes moments of frustration when people shut down. Here’s how to avoid that.

Why the smallest improvements can make a difference in your growth. How to be 1% better.

How nostalgia can tap into people’s emotions in stories.

The rules we followed in elementary school make a good foundation for how to lead.

Five myths about organizational culture to address.

How to determine if your culture creates clarity or chaos.