The Impact of Storytelling for Leaders on Aligning Mission and Purpose

Summary: CT and Dustin Lecasse discuss building and sustaining a strong sense of mission to drive elite teams in nonprofit organizations. They explore the importance of listening to team members, developing storytelling skills, and setting clear goals and expectations. Dustin shares a self-assessment tool for leaders to evaluate their team's skills and identify areas for improvement. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and effective communication to create a culture of purpose and engagement.Key Takeaways: Listening to team members is crucial for understanding their challenges and development needs.Storytelling is a powerful tool for communicating the organization's mission and purpose.Developing a strong sense of purpose and vision is essential for driving elite teams.Stretch goals and continuous development opportunities are important for team growth.Strategic thinking helps leaders anticipate and adapt to changes in the industry.<br/>Chapters: [0:00:35] Overview of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its mission[0:06:22] Importance of listening to team members and understanding their needs[0:08:49] Consideration of future skills and competencies for the organization[0:10:00] Importance of storytelling and connecting individuals to the larger vision0:14:01 Importance of storytelling in leadership circles0:18:08 Developing storytelling skills as a leader0:22:33 Stretch goals and skill alignment0:25:33 Importance of strategic thinkingMentioned in this episode:HR Impact Intro Mission of the show Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay HR Impact Show Outro Show outro and CTA Music: Studio Kolomna - "Risk" - Pixabay