UNEXPECTED INSIGHTS  from an  UNCONVENTIONAL BUSINESS BOOK Each of us has the power to create a life we love. This is the core belief of Build-A-Bear CEO, Sharon Price John, and one that makes  Stories & Heart  stand out among today’s business books. Revealed in events and experiences that shaped her life, Sharon Price John assembles a blueprint for making meaning in modern times. More than candid stories that educate and inspire, Sharon guides readers through her framework for using their personal stories to enact meaningful change in their lives. Each chapter begins with a themed story?like setting productive goals, or challenging limiting perceptions?then proceeds to a “Questions from the Heart” section that creates space for contemplation. The chapters conclude with a “Create Your Own Story” exercise, designed to help readers identify the power of their personal stories, take control of their journey, and create a life they love. "Inspiring! Stories and Heart guides you through the tales of an extraordinary journey of dedication, gumption, and genuine kindness. Sharon shares more than career stories, letting readers see the formative moments, packed with profound truths and insights that create a more complete picture of a fascinating life. A great read you won't be able to put down!" --Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author "The most important thing a Founder can do is pass on their company to the right successor. For Build-A-Bear it had to be someone with the brains and vision to see the future ahead, but it also had to be a person with HEART. Sharon Price John was and is that person. Her stories are valuable life lessons that will inspire every reader to create a life worth living AND loving!" --Maxine Clark, Former CEO and Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop Having known Sharon when she worked her first job in advertising, it was an honor to read about her incredible journey to CEO. Along with her engaging stories of success, failures, and challenges, Sharon provides thought provoking lessons for life and for business. ―DEE HASLAM CEO of Haslam Sports Owner of the Cleveland Browns This book is exceptional and will be meaningful to anyone who wants to open themselves up to be all they can be! ―JILL BARAD Former CEO of Mattel Having experienced the power of Sharon’s leadership first hand, she brings her signature style of humanity, creativity, intelligence, and humor to this powerful memoir of her life and career. In this book, she does what she so naturally and generously gives to anyone who meets her. John’s Stories & Heart gives you the tools and techniques that allow you to see, design, and create your best future through inspiring you with her own vulnerability and ability to drive extraordinary results. ―SARAH PERSONETTE Chief Consumer Officer of Twitter As one of America’s most admired presidents and CEOs of a publicly traded company, Sharon Price John shares her life experiences through themes and storytelling while including thought provoking questions for readers along the way. Sharon’s vast experiences along with her strong intuition are her superpower! This is a must-read! Entertaining, personal, and a great read on success. ―STEVE SCHUSSLER Author of the national best seller, It’s a Jungle In There; Creator of Rainforest Café, T-Rex, Yak and Yeti, and The Boathouse, all at Disney World in Orlando, Florida I found Stories & Heart absolutely fabulous! I want to read it again and again. The advice is perfect! As the Build-A-Bear franchisee for Australia, I really enjoy working with Sharon and appreciate her ability to lead the company to success is such tough times. I found this story of her life truly inspiring. I highly recommend Stories & Heart. It will be helpful to every reader because the sound advice is highly practical. We all want to live a “life that we love,” but very few manage to do so. Sharon has found a wonderful way to positively impact the lives of others. ―NORMA ROSENHAIN Founder and CEO of Creata Stories & Heart brings life to those everyday moments that create who we are and who we will become. By providing a peek into how she has used her experiences as lessons to help identify her purpose, Sharon inspires us to make use of our individual journeys. I’m reminded that there are no detours in life, just experiences of great possibility, and that when you have an open heart and embrace these moments you can bring life to the dreams you didn’t know you had. She gives us inspiration, a reminder to be brave and bold, and has even included interactive prompts to help claim that unique power inside each of us. I absolutely loved this book, and have written aspirational notes and reminders to myself on every page. I can’t wait to experience it all unfold. ―LYSA RATLIFF Head of KABOOM! Stories & Heart not only reaches inside to explore what really creates