S6E18: Great Lessons in Storytelling with Khe Hy

The Inspire Podcast

In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart speaks with Khe Hy about the power of stories and how leaders can unlock their inner storyteller. Bart learns how Khe left a successful career on Wall Street and turned his self-reflection into a highly read newsletter on career, money, life, and a wide range of other topics. Khe explains why so many stories suck, what qualities make for engaging stories, and how to put storytelling into action with authenticity, vulnerability and intention. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring insights to help you harness the art of storytelling. Learn more about Khe at https://radreads.co and connect with him on LinkedIn and TikTok: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco Show Notes: 0:43 Welcoming Khe 2:09 Storytelling ability 2:40 Khe tells his story 6:21 What led him to quit his job? 7:59 The Hedonic adaptation 9:41 Entrepreneurs have this messed up wiring 10:09 Designing life from first principles 12:08 Early writing successes 12:30 What's your "number"? 13:08 The fisherman and the banker 14:30 Writing personal articles on the block 16:11 Story about losing hair 16:57 Storytelling is key for leaders - so why do they often suck at it? 21:19 Why are business leaders bad at storytelling? 22:08 Emotional resonance 22:26 Things that make a good story 24:32 Conflict 25:04 3 things to become a better storyteller 28:07 Open your eyes 28:19 Stories are everywhere 29:04 Bitcoin story 30:32 Go into your own life to find stories 32:38 Practice telling stories 33:39 It's really fun! 35:19 Have a diverse set of inputs 35:44 Ask ChatGPT 38:11 Profiles of famous people have good stories 39:35 Storytelling is a skill 40:16 How to find out more about Khe