The Narrative Intel Newsletter - Audio Edition

April 20, 2025: Will it work for me?

A small yes can lead to a big YES! Change is hard. Not because the thing you're changing is hard—but because of everything else that has to shift around it. In this episode, I talk about the real barrier to transformation: implementation. Whether you're starting a new workout or launching a product into the enterprise, the same question always comes up: Will it work for me? We’ll explore the idea of Minimum Viable Deployment—a strategy for starting small, showing value, and building trust before going all in. Also featuring: a 3-legged stool, a crowded NYC apartment, and a moment of comedy and music to reset your day. What I’m Watching: 🎶 Comedy + awkward memories + musical sisters = joy. Watch Flo & Joan: Moments That Will Haunt Us Forever → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfbJRhcnwVY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfbJRhcnwVY]

Issue #8: GPT Doesn't Know What I Know

Not everything worth knowing is written down. In this episode, I explore the difference between explicit and tacit knowledge—and why AI, for all its brilliance, can’t replace human experience, mentorship, or the subtle art of knowing who to talk to and when. From hallway conversations to career-shaping intros, this is about the kind of learning that doesn’t come from prompts—it comes from people. Here's the post Vikram Bhaskaran made on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/accidental-vs-intentional-marketing-do-we-even-know-why-bhaskaran-l6s2c

Issue #7: Forget STEM, Get a BFA

The Future of Work Needs a Liberal Arts Degree This week, I talk about why a liberal arts education—yes, even a BFA in musical theatre—might be the best preparation for the future of work. As AI handles more of the simple and even some complicated tasks, it’s the complex, human challenges that remain. Problem solving, creativity, communication, improvisation—these are the skills that matter. I share a framework I’ve used to explain the impact of AI on work, reflect on what my daughters taught me about career resilience, and why employers need to start hiring for the skills machines can’t replicate.