The Story Maker
Insights from the Affection Economy:
where values are lived, not told.
Values-led leadership, cultural 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.
Week Twenty — Voice (The Flame)
Justice is built through everyday behaviour. Explore how fairness, accountability, courage, and inclusion shape healthier workplaces, communities, and leadership cultures.
Week Nineteen — Justice (The Roots)
Justice is built through everyday behaviour. Explore how fairness, accountability, courage, and inclusion shape healthier workplaces, communities, and leadership cultures.
Week Sixteen — Integrity (The Roots)
Integrity in leadership is built through consistent actions, not statements. Learn how small behaviours create trust, culture, and performance.
Week Nine — Stability (The Roots)
Stability is built through small, steady acts. Week Nine explores how order, consistency, and reliability quietly earn trust and confidence over time.
Week Three — Grounding (The Roots)
Grounding isn’t about stopping — it’s about creating enough steadiness to move with care.
In Week Three of 365 Acts of Affection, we slowed the pace, honoured boundaries, and remembered that support grows stronger when it’s seen.
