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Stop Using Data Wrong: Find Emotional Insights with Share More Stories James Warren #rva #insight

By Scout · November 5, 2025 · 34:54 read

Category: News & Politics

Show: Leading The Way in RVA

πŸ’‘ Like, subscribe, and comment: Which RVA leader should we feature next? πŸ‘₯ Book a complimentary leadership coaching call β†’ https://fulfilledcc.com/ Welcome back listeners! KC interviews James Warren

πŸ’‘ Like, subscribe, and comment: Which RVA leader should we feature next?

πŸ‘₯ Book a complimentary leadership coaching call β†’ https://fulfilledcc.com/

Welcome back listeners! KC interviews James Warren, founder of Share More Stories, an organization dedicated to helping leaders, teams, and organizations use storytelling to deepen connections and drive meaningful change. James shares his personal journey from childhood entertainer and aspiring author to corporate brand strategist and ultimately entrepreneur. His early exposure to storytelling and entrepreneurial spirit, influenced by his parents’ diverse careers, laid the foundation for his current work. James reflects on the challenges and lessons learned in transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, collaboration, and aligning intentions with outcomes. He highlights storytelling not only as a tool for engagement but also as a powerful method for learning and uncovering emotional insights that drive organizational improvement.

James discusses the common friction points in leadership and business, such as the disconnect between data and meaningful insights, and the societal tolerance for subpar products and services. He shares practical leadership advice on clarifying intentions, measuring impact, and seeking honest feedback to ensure actions align with purpose.