Lesson 10 of 14 6 min video · 5 exercises

Worked examples: behavioral, twists & getting unstuck

STAR-L and your story bank, two behavioral and two twist answers, plus a five-step routine for when your mind goes blank.

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Key takeaways

  • Behavioral: STAR-L, and the lesson is your why
  • Story bank: a time you failed, could have done better, and did something good
  • Own your mistakes; don't blame others
  • Twists: name what changed, then update or hold
  • Stuck? Problem → who's affected → what I'd find out → first step → fallback
  • A calm pause beats rushing

Practice

Lock in the lesson before you move on.

Exercise 1 of 5
Put in order

Mind gone blank? Put the routine in order.

  1. 1Name the problem in one sentence
  2. 2Say what you'd do if it doesn't work
  3. 3Say what you'd want to find out first
  4. 4List who's affected, from your notes
  5. 5Pick a first step, with a because