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Rafa Páez's avatar

STAR stories need to be authentic and with soul. Your competing with hundreds so average typical successful stories don't work anymore. I also like an extra R at the end, for reflection: STARR

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Taha Hussain's avatar

Totally. Without the reflection, it’s just a performance review in story form. Add that extra “R,” and now we’re talking about someone who actually learned something. Rare, but not impossible.

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Gilad Naor's avatar

I recommend that people incorporate the “two Ps” into their prepared stories: People and Places. Our brains are wired to remember faces and locations. When you use this in your answers, you are priming your brain to remember more.

And as an interviewer, I don’t really care about your initial answer. I care much more about your answers to the follow-up questions.

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Taha Hussain's avatar

That’s a great point. The real stories always have people, places, and consequences. And you’re right: the follow-ups are where the truth lives. That’s where we find out if it’s rehearsed or real.

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Samana Mirza's avatar

Your example offers a truly impactful lesson. Leadership isn’t shaped by continuous success, but rather by how we navigate failures and rise above them. Your journey is genuinely inspiring. Thank you—there’s always something meaningful to learn from you.

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