How Stories Happen David C. Baker: Clarity comes *in* the articulation, not before it
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Oct 30, 2025 David C. Baker, a 7-time author and expert consultant for professional service firms, shares insights on translating expertise into relatable stories. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in communication and the fear of failure in client interactions. David discusses how clarity emerges through writing and the art of condensing ideas into digestible formats. He also explores the value of personal anecdotes and vulnerability in building connections, and highlights the challenge of making insights compelling for others.
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Translation Matters More Than Raw Insight
- Experts often assume their role is to deliver academic insight, but that can create a wall of smarts that fails to resonate.
- What matters is translating expertise into language and stories that cause others to care.
Be Honestly Yourself
- Be honestly yourself and avoid manufactured personalness that feels fake to others.
- Prioritize authenticity over crafted personalization to foster real connection.
Admit Limits To Build Credibility
- Claiming perfect success erodes trust; admitting limits makes you more credible.
- Your job is to have a useful opinion, not to be correct all the time.
