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What people see… is not the full story.
Because there’s more to you than what meets the eye.
But how will they know there’s more… if you don’t tell your story?
–> To adjust people’s perspectives, you need to paint them a new picture.
"I want to do the right thing and not hide anymore. I want to march for tolerance, acceptance and understanding. I want to take a stand and say "Me, too.""
What’s the best way to do this if you’re not a writer?
I keep in mind this framework that I learned from Glo Atenmo – her entrepreneurial career started as a solo black woman travel blogger.
She says, your story should be an ACRE long.
A – Authentic. Choose a scene – not your entire life story – that is important to you. That you’re proud of. If it’s important to you, it’s truly authentic.
C – Confrontation. Talk about the pain point, the tension, the hard stuff. It’s ok to show that you struggled with something… all true leaders do. The lotus flower can only grow from mud.
R – Revelation. What is the surprising takeaway or discovery you found? What did you learn from this experience that changed everything? This highlights your ability to learn and adapt as a leader.
E – Evolution. What was the result, the real impact? Share the transformation that was created, the contrast in the before / after – all because of you!
Be courageous. Share your story.
If you don’t… who will?
“I want to do the right thing and not hide anymore. I want to march for tolerance, acceptance and understanding. I want to take a stand and say “Me, too.””
– Jason Collins
former NBA basketball player
