A leadership story is a powerful tool for leaders to use as they reflect on the ups and downs of the past year. Our stories showcase the skills and knowledge we gained from the different projects and opportunities we experienced. This annual narrative also encompasses the lessons we learned from our bosses and colleagues, each bringing out something unique in us.

Our leadership stories are not stagnant; they are a continual work in progress. They keep evolving as we keep growing and redefining ourselves. At certain points in our leadership journey, we may recognize that our stories aren’t reflecting the leader we are today or the leader we want to become. When we feel this way, we need to rediscover the leadership story we want to tell.

In this ATD Forum ConnectSpark session, we will add to our leadership toolboxes ways to write powerful leadership stories. We will capture the skills and knowledge that goes into designing a meaningful narrative that depicts each of our individual journeys from this past year.

Expected Takeaway Nuggets for Our Leadership Toolboxes:
• Understand the value and power of leadership stories.
• Discover critical and empowering questions to ask prior to designing your stories.
• Learn six steps to craft your best 2022 leadership stories.
• Identify people who have affected your journey this year, and reach out to them.
• Use helpful strategies to stay accountable to continuing your narrative in the coming year.