Storytelling can be used to connect with employees, inspire teams, and shape organizational culture. In this episode, Karen Eber shares insights and ideas, which consist of business owners, leaders, and individuals seeking personal growth. Karen shares insights from her book, "The Perfect Story," and talks about how you can embrace storytelling and transform culture. Karen Eber is an author, international consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a popular talk on TED.com: How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, she helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Her clients include General Electric, Microsoft, Kate Spade, US Olympic Association, and universities like MIT and Stanford. Karen is a former Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer and Head of Leadership Development at GE and Deloitte. She is publishing The Perfect Story: How to tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire with HarperCollins in October 2023. Learn more from Karen Eber by visiting https://www.kareneber.com/) 00:05:21 Storytelling enhances workplace connections. 00:13:07 Importance of acknowledging and connecting with others. 00:26:24 Power of storytelling in communication. 00:35:28 Leadership through authenticity and vulnerability. 00:38:33 Shift mindset on Zoom meetings. 00:48:08 Connection is essential for humanity.