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The Story in Your Head

The Story in Your Head

Hosted by MacklinConnection

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147

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Aug 2026

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About the show

Welcome to "The Story in Your Head" podcast with Co-Hosts Ron Macklin and Deb Dendy. Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. Website: Visit www.macklinconnection.com

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August 12, 202625 min

AI Can Outthink You – But It Can't Do One Thing 5-Year-Olds Do Every Day

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb continue their conversation on the difference between thinking and imagination – and why that distinction matters more than ever in the age of artificial intelligence. In the previous episode, Ron and Deb explored how children naturally begin life with imagination, curiosity, and creativity, only to enter systems that often reward right answers over new possibilities. Now, they take that conversation one step further.If AI can outthink humans by accessing massive amounts of information, processing it quickly, and producing answers faster than any person can, what is left for humans to do?Their answer is simple and powerful: Humans must imagine.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

July 29, 202623 min

Why the Right Answer Is Killing Your Company’s Creativity

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore the difference between imagination and thinking – and why that distinction matters more than ever for leaders, teams, and organizations. Beginning with a simple observation: young children are naturally imaginative. But somewhere along the way, that imagination begins to fade. Ron and Deb ask a powerful question for anyone invested in leadership development, company culture, and the future of work: What happens when people spend years being trained to find the right answer – only to enter a world that increasingly needs them to imagine answers that don’t exist yet?Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

July 15, 202629 min

AI Won’t Replace You – But People Who Know How to Use It Might

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb sit down with Joey Cardella, a police officer who discovered AI while exploring what could come next beyond law enforcement. Joey describes AI as a tool that amplifies the user, sharing how he has used it to research career transitions, support real estate investing, improve business operations, build training systems, and solve everyday problems. Together, the conversation reveals a lesson every business leader needs to hear: successful AI adoption is not about technology first. It is about curiosity, experimentation, and the willingness to learn.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

July 1, 202627 min

The Leadership Skill No One Taught You – But Everyone Needs

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore “agency” as a person’s capacity to act independently and make free choices, contrasting living as the author of your life versus being acted on by outside forces. They discuss how people throughout history have been led to believe they have no agency, and connect agency to everyday situations like feeling trapped in a job, unemployment, marriage, or illness, while warning against commiseration and confirmation bias. Instead, they suggest creating new stories by asking “What do you want?”Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

June 17, 202627 min

Students Booed AI at Graduation. Here's the Speech They Needed to Hear.

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb ask, “What would you tell a room full of graduates entering the workforce at a time when AI seems to be changing everything?” Inspired by recent graduation ceremonies where mentions of AI were met with boos from students concerned about their futures, Ron and Deb imagine the advice they would give to graduates stepping into an uncertain world. The result is a thoughtful conversation about fear, opportunity, career development, and why the future may belong to those willing to embrace curiosity rather than resistance.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

June 3, 202626 min

Why Most Companies Are Struggling with AI Adoption

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the biggest conversations happening in business today: why are so many organizations investing heavily in AI – and still struggling to see results? The conversation moves beyond technology into the heart of leadership development, company culture, and the communication problems organizations face when transformation collides with uncertainty.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

May 20, 202624 min

The Workforce Crisis That Will Reshape Company Culture Forever

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb explore one of the least discussed forces shaping the future of business: the collision between demographic decline and artificial intelligence. As developed nations face shrinking populations and aging workforces, organizations are being forced to rethink everything from labor strategy to company culture, workforce sustainability, and long-term economic growth. At the same time, rapid advances in AI in the workplace are transforming how businesses operate, communicate, and lead.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

May 7, 202638 min

How One Roofing Company Is Using AI to Outperform the Competition

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Julian Caldwell, Chief Information Officer at JR & Co., explore how artificial intelligence is transforming even the most traditional industries. Together they discuss how leaders in his company are shaping company culture, accelerating leadership development, and addressing communication problems that often hold organizations back – all by using AI.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

April 22, 202626 min

When AI and Your Team Disagree: The Decision That Defines Company Culture

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb break down what happens when AI and your human network don’t agree, how communication problems begin to surface inside organizations, and what leadership development really looks like in a world where data and human judgment collide.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

April 8, 202631 min

The Hidden Leadership Problem AI Is About to Make Impossible to Ignore – with Jason Beutler from RoboSource

In this episode of “The Story in Your Head,” Ron and Deb are joined by Jason Beutler, founder and CEO of RoboSource, on why artificial intelligence often sparks both curiosity and apprehension. Together, they explore how to view AI as less of a threat and more as tool to unlock human potential. Jason shared powerful insights not only on AI adoption, but on how leaders must rethink company culture, leadership development, and the way organizations handle communication problems in an AI-driven world.Embark on a transformative journey with 'The Story in Your Head' podcast, where we delve into the power of narratives in shaping our lives and the cultures within organizations. Our expert hosts, alongside a diverse array of guests, explore the realms of self-talk and collective storytelling, uncovering insights that foster authentic connections, personal growth, and thriving workplace environments. Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and reshaping the narratives that influence our personal interactions and professional dynamics. Discover strategies to enhance self-awareness, build stronger relationships, inspire leadership, and cultivate inclusive, innovative company cultures. Whether you're seeking to enrich your personal life, elevate your professional relationships, or transform your company's culture, 'The Story in Your Head' is your guide to harnessing the power of story for a more fulfilling and productive future. Tune in and take the first step towards rewriting the stories that define us, individually and collectively. Because when we change the stories we tell ourselves and each other, we can change the world. To learn more about the Imaginal Community: https://imaginalcommunity.mn.co/ To learn more about creating a better corporate culture in the workplace, head over to www.macklinconnection.com

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