34. Introducing Team Storybook with Anil Patel
Filmed in my childhood bedroom where my own story began. In conversation with my cousin Anil Patel.—𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Do you want to mark the moment and help your team grow together?This is for you.We are all made from the same colours, blended differently. When everyone is seen and heard, your team grows far. Together.—𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?A handcrafted book that features each team member. Their portrait, their words illustrated into a story. Woven into one book. To say this is who we are.—𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked in many teams. I’ve learnt the real heartbeat of a team isn’t found in meetings. It’s in the moments where you feel seen as you are.The Team Storybook captures that. It’s like the Storybooks I do for individuals, but for the whole team. Everyone gets a portrait and their story illustrated. Coming together in one book that unifies the team.—𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲?Every person has unspoken magic.This surfaces the unseen magic in every person.Everyone gets the same space in the book. Flattening the hierarchy.Creating a shared book where every voice matters, equally.Building a culture where everyone belongs.—𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱?People leave companies without ever feeling seen. There is a cost to that emotionally and financially. We’ve all had those conversations outside of work that go deeper than anything in a meeting. This gives a space for that depth without needing a pub or a drink. It’s a way to build better relationships especially for remote or growing teams.—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?It’s a simple 3 step process.1. Listen. I sit with each team member. Hear their story.2. Draw.I create a portrait and an illustrated story for each person. Same space, same care, same reflection for everyone.3. Remember.Everything is woven into one digital (and optionally printed) storybook. Something tangible you can hold.Optional extras: such as wall art to remember the experience.—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁?It surfaces the unseen voices. Boosts morale. Supports retention. Builds culture from the inside out. Giving companies a moment to pause, reflect, and invest in their people. Instead of losing people, deepening with who's already there.—𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁?During moments of change. When you're hiring, scaling, or shifting direction. Could be every quarter or yearly, like a reflective team yearbook.—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?The cost reflects the team size and any optional extras. It’s not just a book. It’s a tool for creating togetherness within your growing company.—𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽?A simple complimentary 15-minute conversation.Explore where your team is at and how your Team Storybook could support you to grow further together.—𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲Website → team-storybook.comEmail →
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