Focus on the Stories, Not the Statistics
Our team recently watched "Focus on the Stories, Not the Statistics" by Michelle Renn during a staff meeting.
Michelle works with Destiny Rescue, helping survivors of human trafficking — highlighting how personal stories are more impactful than just statistics.
Key takeaway: Stories of real people make a stronger case for your value than numbers alone.
Michelle shared, “We can very easily throw out statistics, but what we look at every day is the reality of the faces behind these numbers.”
Team Exercise & Discussion Highlights:
Broke into small groups to analyze financial statements and interpret the story they tell.
Practiced connecting numbers to the business owner's vision, goals, and overall mission.
Challenged to think beyond the data — how do the numbers reflect progress, struggles, or successes?
Questions We Reflected On:
What story is this financial statement telling?
How can we connect financials to the business owner’s why?
In what ways do the numbers support or challenge the client's goals and vision?