How could your stories shift culture?

May 23, 2025

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Culture has been passed on through storytelling for thousands of years.

Whether morals through children’s fairy tales or life lessons shared in the biography of a hero, we hand down our ways of living through stories.

Our brains are wired for story. Stories help us make sense of the world. The workplace is no different. Stories are a powerful tool to shape, shift and strengthen your culture.

Who are the heroes and villains in your workplace stories?

Who are the storytellers?

Do your stories influence your team’s behaviours?

How could your stories connect and engage your people?

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