#249 Chris Hare: When the Story Guy Becomes the Story — Part Three

Chris Hare usually helps execs polish their pitches—but now he’s in the hot seat. In this three-part series, we flip the script and unpack the art (and occasional chaos) of storytelling.

• Part 1 dives into the world of corporate storytelling—what works, what bombs, and how to not sound like a robot in a boardroom.

• Part 2 gets personal—Chris shares stories that shaped him, including a few that left lasting impressions (for better or worse).

• Part 3 puts theory into practice—Chris hands us the tools to craft our own stories, and I test them out… possibly with tissues nearby.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The Power of a Reflective Movie Theater Exercise

“I have people visualize that movie that plays is actually not the blockbuster. It’s actually your life playing and your career…What might you call that movie?”

Beyond the Corporate 360: Finding Stories That Matter

“This is not the 360 that many of us from corporate America are used to…the goal here is to go and talk to three to five people who know you, care about you, and want you to succeed.”

Feedback as a Double-Edged Sword

“People could give feedback that might reinforce the wrong narrative…we just have to be careful and think about them as inputs, not absolute truths.”

The Weight of Opinions and Invisible Biases

“We unknowingly put more weight on some people’s opinions than others…whether it’s because of the friendship, the level of friendship, or the position they have.”

Rewriting Stories with Every Interaction

“I’m never telling the same story twice. I’m rewriting the story as I’m telling you based on your face, your facial expressions, your body language, your tone of voice. There are all those factors that play into it that make it incredibly complex.”

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Chris Hare

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