Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform Lives

Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter! On today's show, Shelli Jost Brady interviews her co-host Gayle Turner, Executive Producer at The Storytellers Channel. In this episode, Gayle shares his personal journey and the incredible transformation he has experienced as a leader. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they reminisce about a popular television show from their childhood and...

 "We believe people matter more than money." [Why This Is Important] - The main objective of this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can effectively engage with others, especially in challenging situations. As highlighted in the story shared, the importance is to shift the focus from entitlement to mutual respect and understanding when interacting with others. [What you need t...

"Can I have a salad with feta on the side?" Sounds familiar, right? But what happens when your order is wrong, and the service is poor? [Why This Is Important] The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can handle tricky situations with grace and empathy. When faced with disappointing service, it's crucial to understand the values of the organization, the employee's situation...

"Well, if that's the work you do, and if they're all doing it, it's not like you can go from one and the other is gonna be that much different. They all do it." - Ajax Greene [Why This Is Important] - Objective: The main message is to understand how business values manifest in behavior and how it affects decision-making for employees, customers, and suppliers. Become a person worth listening to so...

"Money rules all, and I wasn't profitable, so therefore, was irrelevant to them." - Ajax Greene The conversation delves into the impact of organizational values on customer experiences, particularly in large corporations like Microsoft. [Why This Is Important] The main message of this episode is to understand the significance of aligning organizational values with customer experiences. Becoming a...

"there is only one "us" today, and that is those of us living on this planet." — Gayle Turner [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the power of stories and how they impact our lives. [What you need to know.] - In this episode, Shelli and Gayle discuss the concept of finite and infinite games in the context of business leadership,...

"We are interconnected. We are one. And while this may sound like the Dalai Lama ordering a hot dog and saying I'd like to be one with everything, We have got to find a way to accept responsibility for where we can make the difference to begin to turn not this ship of state, but this ship of business around so that we are becoming a part of the solution." [Why This Is Important] - It's crucial to...

“We have wounded this earth. We have wounded this fragile island home of ours, and we have got to accept the responsibility to fix it.” - Gayle Turner [Why This Is Important] - The main message of this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can effectively lead your organization through ecological crises. The story emphasizes the need for business leaders to embrace new stories th...

"Business as usual has become an existential threat to mankind's ability to live on this planet." This statement encapsulates the urgency of the situation and the need for transformative action. [Why This Is Important] - This episode delves into the pressing need for leaders to embrace regenerative economics and transform their approach to business and leadership. It emphasizes the imperative for...

"Living in a gated community will not protect you from not having air to breathe or clean water to drink." - Gayle Turner, highlighting the significance of prioritizing environmental and social concerns. [Why This Is Important] The main message of the episode is to emphasize the need for compassion, care, and collaboration in shaping a sustainable future. The main message revolves around becoming...

"We were left with the suburbs, the way many urban areas have in this country, leaving behind... what the story was." [Why This Is Important] - The main message is that we need to become individuals worth listening to, in order to drive transformation in our communities. This episode's message focuses on the power of reframing stories and reshaping perceptions to bring about positive change. [What...

"That river took us through innovation and all the beautiful things that happened from water. Feet wanna walk to water, and what does water feel, and what does water mean, and who we are." - Shelli Jost Brady [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can transform communities, just like Shelli Jost Brady did in revivifying Manchester. The episode me...

"I could see things in that kind of continuum in my mind's eye." - Shelli Jost Brady shares a personal memory from her childhood, highlighting the creativity and resourcefulness that can be found in adaptive reuse. [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to inspire listeners to become people worth listening to, aligning with the theme of regenerative economics and the concept of adaptive reu...

"The future of healthcare is evolving, with policy, people, process, and technology playing crucial roles." - Robert Witham discusses the evolving landscape of eldercare and the impact of policy, people, and technology on the healthcare industry. [Why This Is Important ] - The main objective is to highlight the importance of staying informed about the changing landscape of eldercare and the implic...

"Transparency and trust are two of the most important values to uphold in the healthcare industry, areas where it often lacks," said Robert Witham, emphasizing the significance of these core principles. [Why This Is Important] - In this episode, Robert Witham demonstrates the vital role of transparency and trust in the caregiving industry, setting the stage for a discussion on preparing to be a ca...

Robert Witham shares, "We wanted to take our time and be very thoughtful of how we are building this company." [Why This Is Important] - The main message from this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the importance of strategic decision-making in business. In the context of Robert Witham's story, the episode emphasizes the significance of starting a direct-to-con...

"The goal of Azimuth Health Care is for you to be able to love your loved one, and we take care of everything else." - Robert Witham shares a personal journey of navigating the complexities of the healthcare system when his father had a stroke. [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the complexities of the healthcare system and how...

"What if you were leading your own life? And if you're leading your own life, does that not make you a leader?" - Daryl Tolmich [Why This Is Important] - The main message is that becoming a person worth listening to enables you to lead your own life effectively. The episode emphasizes the importance of developing leadership skills in all aspects of life, not just in traditional business settings....

"I'm that powerful of a source. Right?" - Daryl Tolmich [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to, so you can tap into the curiosity and shift the language and mindset in leadership. The episode emphasizes the importance of asking questions, embracing curiosity, and finding joy in work. [What you need to know] - Daryl Tolmich shares his journey from being...

"I can be autonomous, and at the same point, I can be involved in interdependent relationships where I can belong to my community." - Daryl Tolmich [Why This Is Important] - The main message of this episode emphasizes the importance of balancing sovereignty and community to lead a fulfilling and impactful life. Daryl Tolmich discusses how individuals can embrace their sovereignty while also being...

"Those who say they can and those who say they can't are both right." - Henry Ford (Although it was originally attributed to Confucius). Daryl Tholmich shares his transformative experience of grace during a challenging hike in Yosemite National Park. [Why This Is Important] - The importance of this story is to illustrate the power of surrender, trust, and resilience in facing life's challenges. Th...

"We have the tools in place to rebuild just as we always have." - Charles Ajemian [Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand how to rebuild and transform after a crisis. The episode message is to learn how to build equity from the individual level up through the family, community, and into the nation and world at large. [What you need...

"When everything falls apart, communities will come together in social enterprise to develop valued marketplaces and engagements, so they can survive again." - Charles Ajemian [Why This Is Important] The main message of this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the value of social enterprise. The importance lies in recognizing the impact of art and the artists in...

"It really was a bloodless revolution. We didn't have to go and take up arms to get in or into the ivory tower." - Charles Ajemian shares his journey from the world of dance, radio, and film to revolutionizing society through technology and social enterprise. [Why This Is Important] The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can re-envision society's future. Charles Ajemian's...

 "What stands in the way? We're at the zoning part, you know, where, we have to go before the planning commission and, make the case for them changing the zoning on this parcel property from residential to mixed use, to allow for both the housing and the farm, development." - Duron Chavis [Why This Is Important] - The main message behind Duron Chavis' story is the determination to overcome challen...