Leadership origin stories

While both men and women feel like "they have always been leaders" (being lens) and "a leader when others see me as one" (accepting theme), women feel like leaders when they are actively 'doing' (the engaging lens). Men rely more on the performing lens, meaning t...

There is a strong link between the stories people tell about becoming leaders and their current leadership. Using only one lens could limit your ability.

• Seeing yourself only as accepting, your identity may be tied to others' perceptions, and you may hold back unless you're "asked" t...

As freelancing is becoming common, people with powerful personal brands have a leg up on getting jobs and being promoted. And personal brands are built on, among other things, telling and sharing great stories.

Stories help us hold attention, remember and persuade. Savvy