You need to find someone you can be useful to before you can negotiate a partnership. Only when others feel there's something in it for them will they help you.
There's money in digging into other people's humanity; enjoying the process of having yours dug into is what makes you a consumer.
Good storytelling grabs the heart—it's about packaging a narrative that resonates with your audience.
Raising capital is telling a story to investors; selling is telling a story to customers; leading a team is telling a story to your people.
The advanced form of storytelling is facilitation—guiding others toward a shared vision.
Facilitation is the power to make others believe in the future you've crafted.
It’s easy to switch bosses; it’s hard for a boss to switch you.
The reverse is true for a bad job.