In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jim Loehr, New York Times
bestselling coauthor of The Power of Full Engagement, examines the way
we tell stories about ourselves to ourselves -- and, most important, the
way we can change those stories to transform our business and personal
lives.
"Your story is your life," says Loehr. As human beings, we continually
tell ourselves stories -- of success or failure; of power or victimhood;
stories that endure for an hour, or a day, or an entire lifetime. We
have stories about our work, our families and relationships, our health;
about what we want and what we're capable of achieving. Yet, while our
stories profoundly affect how others see us and we see ourselves, too
few of us even recognize that we're telling stories, or what they are,
or that we can change them -- and, in turn, transform our very
destinies.
Telling ourselves stories provides structure and direction as we
navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and helps us interpret our
goals and skills. Stories make sense of chaos; they organize our many
divergent experiences into a coherent thread; they shape our entire
reality. And far too many of our stories, says Loehr, are dysfunctional,
in need of serious editing. First, he asks you to answer the question,
"In which areas of my life is it clear that I cannot achieve my goals
with the story I've got?" He then shows you how to create new,
reality-based stories that inspire you to action, and take you where you
want to go both in your work and personal life.
For decades, at the Human Performance Institute, Loehr has been
examining the power of story to increase engagement and productivity,
and Fortune 500 companies have paid millions to send employees to his
program, in which he applies the principles and methods that he now
offers in this book. Global business leaders, world-class athletes,
military special forces, and thousands of individuals from every walk of
life have sought out and benefited from his life-altering insight and
expertise.
Our capacity to tell stories is one of our profoundest gifts. Loehr's
approach to creating deeply engaging stories will give you the tools to
wield the power of storytelling and forever change your business and
personal life.
