Sept. 3, 2025

Stories That Shape Us: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Steve Mann

Stories That Shape Us: Leadership, Legacy, and Life with Steve Mann

How do personal stories create connection, shape leadership, and build lasting legacies? Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Steve Mann — author, global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and legacy storyteller — for a heartfelt...

How do personal stories create connection, shape leadership, and build lasting legacies?

Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim welcome Steve Mann — author, global entrepreneur, philanthropist, and legacy storyteller — for a heartfelt conversation on the profound power of storytelling in leadership and life.

Steve shares his journey from a diverse global career to authoring Stories That Shape Us, a guide to passing down wisdom, joy, and love to the next generation.

Drawing on decades of experience, he reveals:

  • How everyone has stories worth telling and why they matter more than data
  • The transformative power of embracing your authentic self and clarifying personal purpose
  • Storytelling as a tool to bridge divides, build empathy, and inspire action
  • How leaders can foster team identity by aligning personal and organizational goals
  • Key strategies to identify, craft, and pass on stories that create meaning and impact
Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned professional, this episode offers timeless principles to harness storytelling for influence, legacy building, and authentic connection.

Resources Mentioned:
  • Stories That Shape Us — steve-mann.com
  • Bonus chapter & storytelling tools — download today at steve-mann.com.