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Connection begins with a question: What's your story?

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“Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.”
Howard Gardner, Harvard University

The power of a leader who listens

Stories

What it means to create safe spaces in the workplace

We hear a lot about creating “safe spaces” in the workplace, but what do these safe spaces look like? And most importantly, how do we do it?

The power of heritage in South Africa

South Africa has a complex past, so a day like Heritage Day can be met with mixed emotions. But what if we were open to exploring the aspects of our own heritage, as well as the heritage of those around us, to understand ourselves and each other better?

We need our elders' stories

When elders share their stories, it bridges generational gaps, fosters understanding, and creates a sense of continuity between the past, present and future.

"Dance chose me"

These are the words of Musa Motha, a disabled dancer who recently got one of the biggest standing ovations in the history of Britain's Got Talent.

Grace and compassion – the cornerstones in my mental health journey

Akona did not let an attempted carjacking and psychotic episode derail her from being the mother her son deserves.

Learning to walk again after a traumatic accident

Sphiwe's accident left permanent scars on her legs that drove her into hiding from the public, but now she walks with confidence again.

The What's Your Story? project was made possible through the support of a grant from Templeton Religion Trust. The opinions expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Templeton Religion Trust.

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