For thousands of years, humans have relied on stories. They help us turn information into wisdom, and to build relationships with each other. They’ve been passed down through the generations through spoken word, marks on ceremonial sticks, pictures on caves and tomb walls, words on paper, and in photographs and films. Most of us consume stories passively, without real awareness of what is happening. For most people that’s fine, but for those of us trying to influence behaviors and drive change, this represents a missed opportunity. If we are not conscious of the fundamental drivers of how...
Lee Eason
“Do you know much about computers?” After a moment of consideration, desperate for a job, Lee Eason replied, “I can do anything you need with computers.” As a just graduated History Education major, he knew almost nothing about computers. But what he lacked in experience he made up for with determination and curiosity. That first job at a small furniture plant in Raleigh, NC, launched a 20+ year career that would take Lee through roles as an IT manager, software developer, architect, Agile and DevOps leader, entrepreneur, Chief Technology Officer, and now Director of Digital Branch Experience at Edward Jones. Those roles have spanned several industries including marketing, education, healthcare, and financial technology. His passion for learning and teaching has been central to his success as a leader and change agent. You can read more about Lee on his blog.