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S08 E07: Story is Your OS
Tune in as Michael McRay kicks off a new three-part series exploring the wiring of the human brain and why we fall for certain stories while resisting others. He dives...
S08 E06: Never Waste a Good Crisis
Harris III rejoins Michael to explore Selena Garefino's transformative insights about how our bodies store and process the stories of our lives, and why traditional ap...
S08 E05: The Body Keeps the Story With Selena Garefino
Michael McRay sits down with Selena Garefino, an internationally renowned yoga teacher, storyteller, and somatic coach. Selena weaves together yoga, mythology, anthrop...
S08 E04: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Transformation
In this episode, Michael McRay introduces his upcoming conversation with Selena Garefino, a somatic storytelling practitioner who weaves yoga, storytelling, anthropolo...
S08 E03: The Motive Behind the Story
Michael McRay welcomes back Harris III to discuss key insights from the conversation with Annette Simmons. Together, they explore the critical distinctions between inf...
S08 E02: The Portal to Wisdom with Annette Simmons
Join the first interview of season 8, as Michael McRay sits down with Annette Simmons, author of the storytelling classic "The Story Factor" and several other influent...
S08 E01: A New Chapter for storyOS
Meet Michael McRay as he steps into the host role and takes listeners on a personal journey through his path to narrative work. From his early storytelling for empathy...
Welcome to Season 8 of storyOS
Welcome to Season 8 of the storyOS podcast! In this season opener, Harris introduces Michael McRay as the new host of the podcast. Michael, who now heads the Istoria I...
The Future of storyOS: Building a Global Movement for Narrative Intelligence
In this exciting season finale, Harris welcomes back Michael McRay to announce a groundbreaking initiative: the creation of the Istoria Institute, a global center for ...
Beyond Basic Stories: Jason Locy on Creating Emotional Ownership Through Narrative
In this final conversation with Jason Locy and Harris III, we'll explore how organizational storytelling differs from traditional storytelling and learn practical appr...
Building Powerful Narratives: The Four Norms Framework with Jason Locy
This second installment with Jason Locy, author of "Culture Bending Narratives," brings us into the practical frameworks for building organizational narratives that dr...
The Power of Narrative: Jason Locy on Moving Past Stories to Create Meaningful Change
In this illuminating conversation, host Harris III sits down with Jason Locy, founder of Five Stone agency and author of "Culture Bending Narratives," to explore the c...
Embracing Your Inner Two-Year-Old: Writing with Wonder and Influence
Join host Harris and Sarah Selecky, founder of Sarah Selecky Writing School, as they explore how embracing childlike curiosity and creative influences can transform yo...
Beyond the Scroll: How White Space Changes Your Story and Your Life
Writer and teacher Sarah Selecky explores the vital role of white space in creativity and life in this illuminating episode. Drawing from her experience as a Gen X cre...
Embracing Influence and Wonder: Sarah Selecky on Creative Curiosity
In this illuminating conversation with Sarah Selecky, dive into the transformative power of embracing both childlike wonder and conscious influence in your creative wo...
Writing as Transformation: Sarah Selecky on Story, Magic, and Creative Flow
Tune in to hear an intimate conversation with Sarah Selecky about the transformative power of writing and storytelling as host Harris III sits down with Selecky to exp...
Authenticity, Influence, and Purpose: Storytelling's Evolution in the Digital Era" Copy
In this final episode with the Istoria team, you'll explore the evolution of storytelling in our digital age, focusing on its role in social media and brand communicat...
Stories Everywhere: Exploring the Broad Applicability of Narrative
Join Harris and two members from the Istoria team, Angie Kline and Ben Stewart, as they continue to unpack the reasons behind storytelling's buzzword status and its en...
Beyond the Buzzword: The Power of Storytelling
In this episode, join Harris III and Istoria team members Ben Stewart and Angie Kline as they dive deep into the world of storytelling in business, and how the team ap...
Creative Leadership Reimagined: Lessons from Samantha and Aaron Edwards
In this inspiring episode, you'll get a unique glimpse into the world of creative leadership through the eyes of siblings Samantha and Aaron Edwards, co-founders of th...
The Art of Accountability: Redefining Leadership for Personal and Professional Growth with Shane McKenzie
In this final interview, Shane McKenzie dives deep into the often misunderstood concept of accountability in leadership. Both seasoned leaders or those simply interest...
Curiosity Over Judgment: Shane McKenzie's Framework for Effective Leadership
In this episode, Harris III and executive coach Shane McKenzie dive deeper into the critical role of communication in leadership. 70% of conversations are characterize...
Beyond Micromanagement: Shane McKenzie's Approach to Empowering Teams
In this insightful episode, join Harris III and executive coach Shane McKenzie as they dive deep into the challenges of leadership and team development. Shane drives h...
The Human Side of Leadership: Sacrifice, Stories, and Success with Shane McKenzie
In this candid and insightful episode, you'll hear from executive coach Shane McKenzie as he shares his personal journey and hard-earned wisdom about leadership. You'l...
People Are Not the Problem: Shane McKenzie on Leadership and Accountability
In this thought-provoking episode, you'll hear from executive coach Shane McKenzie as he challenges common perceptions about leadership and accountability. Shane prese...
Don't Bring Sand to the Beach: Ken Black's Insights on Distinctive Leadership
Ken Black is the former VP of Design Future at Nike and a creative powerhouse in the world of sports and design. In this inspiring episode, Ken shares his wealth of ex...
Reimagining Leadership: Michelle Hord on Creativity and Finding Common Ground
In this powerful second part of our series with Michelle Hord, you'll dive deeper into her extraordinary journey of resilience and leadership. Listen as Michelle share...
Rewriting the Narrative: Michelle Hord's Journey to Resilience
In this inspiring episode, we hear from Michelle Hord, a former NBC Universal executive and bestselling author, as she shares her powerful insights on creativity, lead...
The Collective Hero's Journey: Reframing Leadership for a New Era
Countless myths, books, movies, and even leadership principles have been built using the hero's journey model. But what if today's complex problems demand a new approa...
From Theory to Practice: Applying Narrative Intelligence in Daily Life
Increasing your narrative intelligence gives you the power to reshape your personal story, improve your relationships, and become a more effective leader and communica...