Today, we talk to Peter Laughter. Peter is an expert in crafting stories and coaching people to find purpose in their lives and in their work.

Peter talks about how growing up with dyslexia and ADHD drew him to storytelling as a way to cope with the world around him. He also shares practical tips on building your storytelling muscle to connect emotionally with people in a way they’ll never forget.

Then we talk about purpose - you know, that thing you’re supposed to have that gives your life meaning? Peter believes you already have one, everyone does - it’s simply a matter of revealing it. And once you know it, all the big decisions in your life that you’re struggling with - around your career and relationships - become much simpler.

Finally, we explore the crisis leaders face today with the lack of engagement most people feel at work. If leaders really care about tapping into the creativity of their teams, they need to abandon traditional hierarchies and push decision-making out to the farthest reaches of the organization.

Takeaways

• The Power of Names: Names carry profound meaning and can shape our identities and interactions with others.
• Storytelling as Connection: Storytelling is a tool for creating deep emotional connections and fostering empathy.
• Reinvention and Purpose: Navigating career transitions requires a clear sense of purpose and the courage to explore new paths.
• Non-Hierarchical Organizations: Shifting from traditional hierarchies to distributed authority can unlock innovation and engagement.
• Experimentation in Leadership: Starting small and experimenting with new approaches can lead to meaningful change in organizations.

Resources:
The Moth
Adam Wade's Storytelling Classes
Reinventing Organizations by Frédéric Laloux
Humanocracy by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini
Chip Conley - Modern Elder Academy

Connect with Peter:
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True Bearing
Peter’s TedX talk on Radical Empathy

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