The Story Maker
Insights from the Affection Economy: where values are lived, not told.
Values-led leadership, culture change, and human connection.
Welcome to The Story Maker — Jet Swain’s blog exploring how we live, lead, and belong through the lens of The Affection Economy.
Here you’ll find reflections, case studies, and practical strategies for leaders, teams, and communities ready to build trust, lead with kindness, and create meaningful change.
Courage Is a Compass
Courage doesn’t always roar. In this story, Jet Swain explores how small acts of bravery guide us toward a values-led life — even when no one’s watching.
Micro-Moments That Build Trust and Meaning
Trust isn’t built in grand gestures — it’s shaped in the micro-moments. These quiet glimmers of presence, care, and consistency are what truly define values-led leadership.
Tiny Revolutions of Integrity
Integrity isn’t loud. It begins with small, deliberate choices — the kind that rarely make headlines but quietly shape how we lead, work, and show up in the world. Inspired by the beautiful comic by Grant Snider, this piece explores how tiny acts of alignment can ripple outward to spark real, lasting change.
Image credit: Grant Snider, “Tiny Revolutions” – www.incidentalcomics.com