Storytelling and Leadership – Lessons from The Instructional Designer’s Guide to Project Management (part 2)

In Part Two of their conversation with Dr. Guieswende Rouamba, Michael and Vernon explore how storytelling brings project management to life.

Guieswende introduces us to Bob and George — two characters who illustrate resilience, resistance, and the power of leading without a title. Together, they discuss how story helps us make meaning, navigate change, and see ourselves in the leadership journey.

A must-listen for instructional designers, educators, and anyone who leads from the middle.

Highlights:

• Why Guieswende wrote the second half of his book as a story.
• Lessons from Bob and George on leadership and resistance.
• Why resistance is normal in change management.
• How to lead without authority.
• The role of empathy and storytelling in building trust.
• How project management principles translate into everyday leadership.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Instructional Designer’s Guide to Project Management by Dr. Guieswende Rouamba
• MACRO Leadership by Dr. Michael Cottam
• EngagedByDesign.com – Free MACRO Leadership Workbook