Whether you’re leading teams or building a brand, story is a scrappy tool that has an outsized impact in connecting with your audience at a time when that’s harder than ever. It arrives mid-morning on the third Thursday of the month, just in time to energize you for the rest of the week ahead. Each issue includes:

• Practical storytelling strategies you can apply, illustrated with real stories from me, business leaders, and brands.
• My latest podcast episodes — offering more insights on how to tell your story from innovative leaders and brand builders.
• Nick’s Picks — what I’m reading/watching/listening to.

With Story Strategies, you’ll be inspired to tell more powerful stories—so you can connect, stand out, and make a lasting impact.

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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

• February ‘26 Story Strategies 🏀 The 3-Word Trick for Self-Leadership
• January ‘26 Story Strategies ✏️ How Setbacks Shape Your Story
• December ‘25 Story Strategies Holiday Movies That Teach Big Lessons
• November ‘25 Story Strategies Tinkering with Your Story
• October ‘25 Story Strategies AI, Apes & Double-Dip Feelings 
• September ‘25 Story Strategies Tiny Details, Big Stories
• August ‘25 Story Strategies Be My Neighbor?
• July ‘25 Story Strategies Changing the Story
• June ’25 Story Strategies Taylor’s Version (…Ready For It?)
• May ’25 Story Strategies ⏳Constraints = Creativity
• April ’25 Story Strategies ‍♂️ The Struggle Is the Story 
• March ’25 Story Strategies A Simple Story Hack for Big Impact
• February ’25 Story Strategies ⛏️ Dig Deep to Find Your Core Story
• January ’25 Story Strategies Spark Action Toward 2025 Goals