PremiumOpinionOpinion byMichael BarnettNZ Herald·3 Jun, 2026 05:11 PM4 mins to readMichael Barnett is the former chief executive of the Auckland Business ChamberFinance Minister Nicola Willis presents Budget 2026. Photo / Mark MitchellStorytelling has become one of the most important leadership tools in modern life. Whether in business, sport, community work or politics, the ability to tell a story that people can see themselves in is what creates engagement, trust and ultimately support.
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