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by James Robert Lay on February 6, 2023
Brief Summary of Episode #269
When reflecting on practical leadership lessons, the art of storytelling isn’t typically top of mind.
But as Garick Giroir, Marketing Strategist at Louisiana Federal Credit Union, reminds us, stories happen around us daily.
And great leaders know how to use those stories to empower their teams.
“It’s learning to recognize the magic or helping people to understand the magic when they see it,” Garick said.
As a millennial leader, Garick brought his generation’s perspective in explaining why younger professionals need to understand the “why” behind their brand’s mission.
That led to a discussion on how the revitalized 80s icon, Dungeons & Dragons, is a metaphor for leadership and team building.
“We’re not just a team doing what someone tells them,” Garick said. “We are bringing all our talents to the table and are collectively better for it.”
And the Dungeon Master — or leader — encourages them on their journey through storytelling.
“I’m empowering them through storytelling to help them write their story,” Garick said. “And now they have purpose.”
Financial leaders can promote purpose by evoking feeling in their team members.
By giving each meaningful moment its time to shine, we can help our employees understand the “why” on their digital growth journey.
Key Insights and Takeaways
- Leadership lessons from a millennial’s perspective (6:06)
- How Dungeons and Dragons echos storytelling in leadership (16:38)
- Framing purpose for your team by giving them the “why” (32:19)