Storytelling for Leaders Archives - The Chief Storyteller

elizabeth's symbol story -- the top part of her letter from the then CEO of Merrill Lynch

Blog

Elizabeth’s Powerful Symbol Story – The 35 Year-Old Letter

One of my friends and colleagues, Elizabeth, posted a perfect, 10/10 symbol story on LinkedIn. First, Elizabeth's symbol story, then a little commentary on her story, the picture, and its…

Ira KoretskyMarch 13, 2024

Blog

Atomic Habits – James Clear’s Opening Story

I've been working with Alex, one of my executive coaching and storytelling/marketing clients, for the past several years. Early in the engagement, I helped him tell an important life story…

Ira KoretskyOctober 4, 2023

young boy, son of Roy's, eating a bowl of pasta with peanut butter

Blog

Peanut Butter and Pasta – Roy’s Insightful Story

Roy is a friend and colleague from the University of Maryland Business School, where we both teach. Roy is full-time. I'm an adjunct, teaching in the fall semester, public speaking…

Ira KoretskyJuly 26, 2023

Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman sits down to talk with Erinn Roth, veteran and owner of Ms. Jo’s Petite Sweets.

Blog

SBA Administrator Uses Story to Grab Attention

As a small business contractor to the Federal Government, I subscribe to the SBA's newsletter. On the recent Veterans Day, I received an email from SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 25, 2023

award banner manage hr magazine top 10 emerging executive coaching companies 2022

Blog

Manage HR Award – Top 10 Emerging Executive Coaching Companies

I am honored and proud of the award from Manage HR Magazine as one of the "Top 10 Emerging Executive Coaching Companies for 2022." Manage HR Magazine is one of…

Ira KoretskyOctober 2, 2022

detour ahead sign, orange with black text

Blog

Detours – A Today Story with a Powerful Message

One of my LinkedIn connections is Nicole Malachowski, a fellow veteran. She retired from the US Air Force as a Colonel. Among her many accolades and distinctions, she was the…

Ira KoretskySeptember 7, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals pep rally before game - super bowl 2022 commercials

Blog

Best Super Bowl 2022 Commercials for Figures of Speech

This year, I am changing things up a bit for Super Bowl commercials. Typically, I list my favorite Super Bowl 2022 commercials with commentary about the effectiveness of each commercial's…

Ira KoretskyFebruary 14, 2022

john zimmer, co-founder of lyft, story of sticking to your own conviction

Blog

Stick to Your Own Convictions Story from John Zimmer, Lyft

I serendipitously discovered this excellent story from John Zimmer, co-founder of Lyft. I discovered his on-the-precipice-of-shutting-down story in Inc. Magazine. Against the odds, against industry expectations, against trusted advice, John…

Ira KoretskyAugust 4, 2021

Blog

The Culture Map Book – “Silent Bo” Opening Story

Margaret, one of my coaching customers, was required to read The Culture Map (Amazon affiliate). All executives at her Fortune 500 company were required to read it. All executives at…

Ira KoretskyMarch 31, 2021

LinkedIn Top Voices Influencers for 2018, 2019, 2020 top 20 table

Blog

LinkedIn Top Voices – Influencers 2018, 2019, 2020

What are you doing today (better) position yourself as a thought leader? What are you doing today to (better) engage your community? What are you doing today to (better) differentiate…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2021

Storytelling for Leaders

Elizabeth’s Powerful Symbol Story – The 35 Year-Old Letter

Atomic Habits – James Clear’s Opening Story

Peanut Butter and Pasta – Roy’s Insightful Story

SBA Administrator Uses Story to Grab Attention

Detours – A Today Story with a Powerful Message

Best Super Bowl 2022 Commercials for Figures of Speech

Stick to Your Own Convictions Story from John Zimmer, Lyft

The Culture Map Book – “Silent Bo” Opening Story

LinkedIn Top Voices – Influencers 2018, 2019, 2020

Recent Posts

services

About

Contact

Blog

Storytelling for Leaders

Recent Posts

Categories