STORY OF SELF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Originally adapted from the

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

H W O

WH Y

BUT What if we only lead with the head

Or only with the heart?

H W O WH ACTION! Y

HOW DO STORIES MOVE US TO ACTION?

Stories help us FEEL the emotions that remind us of our values

STAGNATION Inertia Apathy Fear Isolation Self Doubt

Inertia Apathy Fear Isolation Self Doubt ANGER HOPE SOLIDARITY YCMD MOTIVATION STAGNATION URGENCY

E G N E L L HA C E M O TC U O 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

Debrief • • • Where’s the Story of Self? What’s the transition to the Story of Us? Where’s the Story of Us? What’s the transition to the Story of Now? What’s the Story of Now?

STORY OF SELF Why am I here volunteering? What has brought me to do what I do? What values move me to action?

TEAM WORK

ROLEPLAY