Episode 200: Storytelling

About this episode

This episode explores storytelling as a powerful driver of safety, learning, and meaning at work.

This episode explores storytelling as a powerful driver of safety, learning, and meaning at work. Drawing on academic research and real-world examples, the discussion explains how personal stories—especially near-misses and close calls—can overcome the “it won’t happen to me” mindset that undermines risk awareness. Key themes include: The difference between storytelling for entertainment vs. storytelling for impact (poignancy)Why timing, setting, and psychological safety matter when sharing e...

Topics covered

• storytelling
• safety
• learning
• risk awareness

Keywords

• near-misses
• close calls
• psychological safety

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