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?

Why do we tell stories?PUBLIC NARRATIVE

...and teach us how to make choices

TWO WAYS OF

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD

HOW

WHY

BUTWhat if we only lead with the head

Or only with the heart?

ACTION!

HOW WHY

HOW DO STORIES MOVE US TO ACTION?

Stories help us FEEL the emotions that

remind us of our values

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TI VATI ON

InertiaApathyFearIsolationSelf Doubt

URGENCY

ANGER

HOPE

SOLIDARITY

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STAG

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TI VATI ON

InertiaApathyFearIsolationSelf Doubt

URGENCY

ANGER

HOPE

SOLIDARITY

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PLOT

CHALLENGE

CHOICE MORAL

OUTCOME

3 Parts of Public NarrativeInvites others to be

in relationship with you

Invites others to join your community

Invites others to takeACTION!

Video Review: Barack Obama2004

TEAM WORK

Tell your story to the group and get feedback

Intros, Timekeeper, Norms

Facilitator tells their story of self

Silently develop your story

ROLEPLAY