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There is a moment, just before a story gets really good, when the body leans forward before the mind catches up. The pupils widen. The breath steadies. Something ancient in us wakes like a prairie vole twitching in tall grass. Scientists have measured what our grandmothers already knew: humans are built for story, not as decoration but as biological fuel. Researchers at Princeton found that when we hear a well-told narrative, the listener’s brain begins mirroring the storytel

You know it, and I know it: storytelling is 100% more captivating than fact-telling. Wouldn't you rather hear someone weave a dramatic tale than hear them list off a bunch of facts? Stories are what move us to action, they connect with us on a much deeper level than our logical brains and incite us to do something differently. The best ones reflect our own experiences through a new lens and broaden our worldview. When your job is helping people care for their health, storytel

Let’s be real—communication can feel like trying to net a firefly. You see the glow, you know it matters, but it keeps darting away just when you think you’ve got it. For mission-driven teams and nonprofits, that dance can be especially tricky. Every word carries weight. You want to inspire trust, spark action, and sound like you  while doing it. That’s where communication planning earns its keep. Think of it less as a rigid process and more as a trail map—one that helps you

When the unexpected hits, it can feel like the ground beneath you is shifting. You’re juggling so many things at once, and suddenly, you...