022: Show, Tell, Lead: How Narrative Drives Influence and Impact

Leadership Transformations

Lead with the story only you can tell

In this episode of Leadership Transformations, we explore how storytelling isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a core leadership strategy. Janet Taggart joins us to discuss how leaders at all levels can use storytelling to clarify value, build influence, and shape culture. Drawing inspiration from the childhood ritual of “Show and Tell,” Janet explains how intentional storytelling helps professionals become visible and understood in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Listen in as we unpack real-world examples of leaders whose reputations were built—or overlooked—based on how well they shared their impact. You’ll learn how to coach yourself and your team to tell performance stories that drive growth, support succession planning, and foster connection.

Today we’ll talk about…

• [00:01:30]: Why storytelling is essential for leadership visibility and influence
• [00:03:35]: A real-world example of how performance was misunderstood due to silence
• [00:05:20]: How to structure a compelling performance story
• [00:07:40]: Questions managers can ask to spark reflection and storytelling
• [00:10:00]: How storytelling aligns with career growth and organizational priorities
• [00:11:35]: The role of story in leadership culture and engagement

Help your team stop waiting to be discovered—create a culture where people become known for their highest value.

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