Every human being has a story to tell. I use the term "Story Collector" to describe people who are genuinely interested in the story that other people’s lives are telling. They recognize the novel that is being written by another person's life, and they engage their story with anticipation. Story Collectors understand how to discover the most distinct dimensions of another human being through uncovering the multi-dimensions of their story.
When it comes to being interested in someone’s story, the goal is not to be interested in every detail of their life, rather to discover what’s most interesting about them and draw it out in a smart and meaningful way. In essence, that’s what a Story Collector does. In addition, they’ve developed a listening skill set that drives how they go about “collecting stories” from the lives of others.
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- Steve Saccone
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Steve is a leadership catalyst, writer, and creativity consultant. He works with Mosaic, a spiritual community in Los Angeles who strives to empower creativity of the human spirit, as well as cultivate relational and spiritual health. Steve also works as a Field Advisor for the Gallup Organization, serves as Director of Protege, a 2-year Global Leadership Program, and is an Adjunct Professor and guest lecturer for numerous universities.