
Why Novels Are an Untapped Resource for Leaders | Melanie Bell
08/24/22 • 55 min
You might be missing out on this incredible way to level up your leadership...
You can do it when you’re relaxing at the beach...
I’m talking about reading a book.
And though we love business books, fiction books are an untapped resource for leadership wisdom...
My guest Melanie Bell, the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, benefited so much from reading fiction that she started Leaders Who Fiction, a virtual book club for leaders.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why fictional characters make great case studies
- What leaders can learn from The Hero’s Journey
- The importance of a growth mindset
- How Strategic Piece creates information-driven customer experiences
- And more
You might be missing out on this incredible way to level up your leadership...
You can do it when you’re relaxing at the beach...
I’m talking about reading a book.
And though we love business books, fiction books are an untapped resource for leadership wisdom...
My guest Melanie Bell, the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, benefited so much from reading fiction that she started Leaders Who Fiction, a virtual book club for leaders.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why fictional characters make great case studies
- What leaders can learn from The Hero’s Journey
- The importance of a growth mindset
- How Strategic Piece creates information-driven customer experiences
- And more
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Have you been stuck in a cycle—and not even noticed?
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Larry Long Jr. is the Founder and CEO of LLJR Enterprises and the author of JOLT!: Get Zapped Into Intentionality.
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We’re giving you a “Rebirth Roadmap”...
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