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Gather everyone in a circle—family, friends, even strangers at your table. Each person gets 60 seconds to answer one que...
11/27/2025

Gather everyone in a circle—family, friends, even strangers at your table. Each person gets 60 seconds to answer one question:

“What happened this year that you still can’t believe actually happened?”

Not what you’re grateful for in the polite, expected way. Not the sanitized version. The thing that makes you shake your head. The near-miss that became a miracle. The person who showed up when no one had to. The door that opened when you were sure they were all locked.

The rules:
1. No interrupting
2. No fixing or advice-giving
3. When someone finishes, everyone snaps their fingers (silent applause—keeps the energy contained and sacred)
4. Go fast—don’t overthink it

You’ll hear gratitude doubled by wonder in real time.

You’ll watch people remember their own magic.

And you’ll leave the table knowing things about each other you never would have otherwise.

That’s the practice; Make space for people to voice their disbelief at what grace has done. The rest will take care of itself.

11/11/2025

.renala once piloted Air Force One — a life defined by precision, purpose, and quiet strength.

But his story didn’t end when the wheels touched down.

Geoff and his wife .renala invite us all to rediscover what leadership looks like when it starts at home — rooted in humility, courage, and connection.

This Veterans Day, we honor him and every man and woman whose story of service continues to shape our own. 🇺🇸

You can dive in deeper this Thursday with Geoff & Brittany as they host their free one-day virtual conference, Living Room Leadership Summit.

11/10/2025

Sometimes, creativity doesn’t need time — it needs trust.

An idea, a spark, a moment of instinct.
That’s all it takes to turn ‘Wednesday at 4’
into ‘I got the job.’

David Reynolds brought the house down (a few times) at STORY 2025. What was your favorite David Reynolds moment?

O Captain, my Captain-For the ones who still rise to see the world differently.Who stand when others stay silent.Who tur...
11/07/2025

O Captain, my Captain-

For the ones who still rise to see the world differently.

Who stand when others stay silent.

Who turn feeling into motion, and motion into meaning.

11/05/2025

“You have no idea what your story may mean to someone else.”

Michelle Hord is no stranger to the power of stories. From her longtime career in the entertainment industry to losing her daughter, Gabrielle, to unspeakable violence, Michelle has experienced the triumphs and heartbreaks that connect us all.

How are you using your voice?

11/01/2025

Stories connect us.

They remind us we’re not alone — that our experiences echo in others.
When we share with honesty and heart, we invite others to do the same.
But stories have a dark side too.

The ones we tell ourselves can keep us small, fearful, or disconnected.

As storytellers, our greatest work is to recognize the difference —
between the stories that free us and the ones that hold us back.

What stories have freed you? What stories have held you back? And what stories are expanding your perception box?

Most of us live by stories we never consciously chose. Stories about worthiness. About love. About belonging.But what ha...
10/21/2025

Most of us live by stories we never consciously chose. Stories about worthiness. About love. About belonging.

But what happens when those stories fall apart?

The Wild Way is a lantern for those wild, uncertain moments between what was and what might yet be. No roadmap. No tidy hero arcs. Just truth.

Michael’s new book is available TODAY, and you will want to read it regardless of where you are in your life. This is a field guide to help you navigate the wilderness in your work, life, and relationships as old stories end and new ones begin.

📧URGENT MEMO 📧David’s been telling everyone he’s the new director of STORY 2026. Plot twist: he’s not.We get it—STORY do...
10/20/2025

📧URGENT MEMO 📧

David’s been telling everyone he’s the new director of STORY 2026. Plot twist: he’s not.
We get it—STORY does things to people. The magic, the conversations, maybe three craft cocktails and a profound chat about moths. But buddy, this isn’t your lever to pull.
Harris is already assembling his team of ‘people who were actually put in charge.’
David, we love you. Come to STORY 2026 as a speaker, not a self-appointed dictator. The takeover is cancelled. Keep swimming in your lane, friend.
P.S. - Building a file on all unauthorized leadership claims. It’s getting thick. 📁

10/19/2025

When the lights dimmed and the final words were spoken, something lingered.
A spark. A shared sense that what we experienced together was more than an event — it was the start of a new era of storytelling.

STORY 2025 reminded us what happens when creativity, conviction, and community collide.

It was a collision of hearts and ideas — of visionaries who refuse to settle for shallow.

As we turn the page toward what’s next, we don’t leave this moment behind — we build from it.

The next chapter is already being written.

We are half way through day two of STORY 2025 and what a start. From the moment the doors opened, the room buzzed with e...
10/10/2025

We are half way through day two of STORY 2025 and what a start. From the moment the doors opened, the room buzzed with energy, creativity, and conversations that matter. We heard stories that stretched us, challenged us, and reminded us why we gather.

This is more than a two day event. It’s a movement, a place to engage, learn, and reflect. And this afternoon we go deeper. 


With the final speakers announced, the stage is set. In under 48 hours, the doors to STORY 2025 open, welcoming a commun...
10/08/2025

With the final speakers announced, the stage is set. In under 48 hours, the doors to STORY 2025 open, welcoming a community of visionaries, dreamers, and storytellers into a room where imagination becomes legacy.

Welcome Class of 2025 to the Academie of Narratology 🎉
10/07/2025

Welcome Class of 2025 to the Academie of Narratology 🎉

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