It has been well-documented that having a personal story is especially critical when you are in a leadership role. It provides a key source of motivation and resilience that leaders can continually draw upon to guide their decisions and engage others.
What is less well understood is how actually to do it. Creating that internal story is challenging, and many leaders struggle with where to start. Having helped dozens of senior leaders develop their personal narratives, we believe these steps are critical for success:
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Amal, a leading clinician and woman of color at a world-renowned health institute, defined herself through her professional credentials as an outstanding physician. In her formative years, her
