About the Event
Big brands, marketers, media companies, the military, and politicians all realize the power of stories and narratives.
What are stories and narratives? How can you use these powerful catalysts for changing your life and the world?
Whether you know it or not you have a personal narrative that is shaping your life, your career, your mind, the decisions you make, and your future.
What if you could craft your personal narrative?
What if you could identify the narratives and stories used to influence society?
What if you too could use these powerful ideas to improve your business and personal life? ​​
Join author, researcher, and entrepreneur John Hagel as he gives you the keys to unlocking secrets and wisdom of living, creating, and succeeding through the power of narratives and stories. ​​
"This is a must-read book for those who are seeking to increase their impact in the world around them. Sharing lessons from his own personal journey and broader research, John Hagel urges us to recognize the expanding opportunities that can be addressed once we find ways to overcome fear."
- John Mackey, Founder and CEO of Whole Foods,
Author of Conscious Capitalism
"Reading this thought-provoking book is like having John Hagel as our own personal executive coach, helping us move beyond our fears. craft a new personal narrative, and pursue the passion that enables us to have a positive impact. "
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- Tom Kelley, Partner in the IDEO consultancy,
Author of Creative Confidence
"The growing challenges in our world are very real, but we need to resist the tendency to become overwhelmed by them. Don't pass up the opportunity to read this inspiring book -- it can help all of us to craft an exciting and richly rewarding journey."
- Ed Catmul, Co-Founder of Pixar,
Retired President of Walt Disney Animation Studios
About John Hagel
John Hagel was the co-chairman for Deloitte LLP's Center for the Edge with nearly 40 years of experience as a management consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has served as senior vice president of strategy at Atari, Inc., and is the founder of two Silicon Valley startups.
John has spoken and presented at numerous public and corporate events including TEDx, BIGTHINK, Forbes, and the Economist. He also was a partner at McKinsey & Company for 16 years, where he helped to open McKinsey's Silicon Valley office, and he was the founder and chairman of the Center for the Edge, a prominent research center at Deloitte. John holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University, a B.Phil from Oxford University and a J.D. and MBA from Harvard University. He has published numerous books
The Journey Beyond Fear
The Power of Pull
Net Gain
Net Worth
Out of the Box
The Only Sustainable Edge
Alternative Energy Strategies
Assessing the Criminal
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Learn more about John Hagel's work at: www.johnhagel.com