A Challenge in Providing a Comprehensive Response

Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I cannot access specific content from proprietary databases or platforms like HBR coursepacks. To provide accurate and relevant responses to the questions, I would need direct access to the articles and videos you mentioned.

However, I can offer a general framework for responding to each question based on common themes in leadership, organizational behavior, and change management literature.

General Framework for Response

Storytelling that Drives Bold Change

1. Why is it that the harder the situation, the more essential storytelling is?

1. • Storytelling can unite people around a common purpose, providing motivation and direction.
   • In challenging times, stories can help to make sense of complex situations and inspire hope.
   • By framing challenges as opportunities, storytelling can foster resilience and creativity.

2. Why is it important to honor the past?

1. • Acknowledging the past helps to build trust and credibility.
   • Learning from past mistakes or successes can inform future decisions.
   • Honoring the past can create a sense of continuity and belonging.

3. In your own words, what are the important parts of your story?

1. • This question requires personal reflection and cannot be answered without specific information about you.
   • Consider your professional journey, key challenges overcome, and lessons learned.

4. Were you surprised by any of their recommendations?

1. • This question requires specific knowledge of the article’s content.
   • Consider whether the authors presented any new perspectives or challenged your existing beliefs.

Change Leaders and Change Managers

1. Ranking key attributes:

1. • This is a self-assessment exercise and would require a personal evaluation of your skills.
   • Consider leadership qualities such as vision, communication, and influence, as well as management skills like planning, organization, and execution.

2. Attributes to develop and seek:

1. • Identify areas where you want to grow, such as adaptability, conflict resolution, or strategic thinking.
   • Consider complementary skills needed in a team, such as financial acumen, technical expertise, or change communication.

The Art of Powerful Questions

1. Importance of examining assumptions:

1. • Assumptions can limit our perspective and hinder problem-solving.
   • Challenging assumptions can lead to new insights and innovative solutions.

2. Why don’t we ask better questions?

1. • Fear of looking uninformed, lack of curiosity, and reliance on habitual thinking patterns can hinder question-asking.

3. Lessons from different dimensions of powerful questions:

1. • Construction: focus on open-ended, specific, and provocative questions.
   • Scope: consider the breadth and depth of inquiry needed.
   • Assumptions: challenge underlying beliefs and explore alternative perspectives.

4. Framing problems as questions:

1. • Questions can shift the mindset from problem-solving to opportunity-seeking.
   • They encourage collaboration and diverse perspectives.

5. Game Plan Process:

1. • Evaluate the effectiveness of the process based on your experience.
   • Consider whether it promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

6. Skills for engaging powerful questions:

1. • Self-assessment of curiosity, listening skills, and critical thinking abilities.
   • Identify areas for improvement, such as challenging assumptions or asking follow-up questions.

Please provide the specific articles and videos if you would like a more tailored response.

I can also offer additional insights and examples based on general leadership and change management principles.