Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. Adaptive Leadership: Traditional leadership models may not suffice in unpredictable times. Experiential Empathy: Empathy is a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 12, 2024

Master the Art of Storytelling Your resume will likely be rich with experiences and achievements from your long tenure. This is where storytelling comes into play. Remember, a recommendation from a trusted contact can significantly boost your chances of landing a role that's a perfect fit.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They explain the different forms of comedy, including improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy, and how each can be applied to leadership and business. 00:23 – Launching with Laughter: David welcomes guests to explore the integration of humor in leadership, marking a vibrant start to the season.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

With this latest piece on my leadership blog, I’m delighted to announce a new partnership with The Economist Executive Education. So to kickstart this new partnership, I decided to reprint the article below on the importance of storytelling skills for today’s leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

Show me a great leader and I’ll show you a talented storyteller. Leadership and storytelling go hand-in-hand. In fact, leaders who lack the ability to leverage the power and influence of storytelling are missing the very essence of what accounts for compelling leadership begins with the story.

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QAspire

MARCH 6, 2016

Storytelling has been one of the most powerful tools to drive imagination of people first before people decide to take actions towards the future. Ability to tell stories that foster change is a critical leadership skill. Leveraging Storytelling in Digital Organizations by Abhijit Bhaduri (Talk).

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 28, 2020

Many of us recognize the importance of storytelling in leadership to improve the way we communicate. But the truth is there’s more than one story that a leader should be able to tell at a moment’s notice in order to inspire, inform and provide direction to those they lead. Click to continue reading.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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Steve Farber

DECEMBER 7, 2017

They were a thousand miles away, but the magic of modern technology allowed us to see each other and have a lively discussion about the connection between two of my favorite topics – leadership and storytelling. As a writer and keynote speaker on leadership, I told them, I use stories all the time. Stories are experiential.

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leaderCommunicator

JUNE 15, 2018

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. 5 Quotes That Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Leadership Storytelling By Esther Choy ( @LeaderStoryLab via @Forbes ), Forbes “Leadership storytelling is the intentional assertion of your point of view.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2019

One of the most effective leadership communication tools you’ll ever have is a powerful story. Join David and his guest, Paul Smith – an expert in leadership and business storytelling – for a powerful discussion of how to tell a good […]. And yes, there are some fantastic stories!

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Best… Day (this one can be a lot of fun, and great for storytelling). Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team The post Year-in-Review: 7 Questions to Help Your Team Reflect on Success and Key Learnings appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. We would love to hear from you.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

from @wallybock Don’t Get Smug The Next Time You Win from @JohnBaldoni Leadership Sketchbook: 7 Keys to Mastering the Art of Leading by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Heroism and Leadership in the Movie, 12 Angry Men by Scott T.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 1, 2014

Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders. Two key points from Smith are : Experience is the best teacher.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset. Let’s dive deep into why the C-suite’s creative minds have never been more crucial.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. Today, I share the story of how my interest in that began, and why I frequently use it in my leadership today. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.]

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The holiday season gives you a human-centered leadership map for navigating change Is your holiday season a time of celebration? A few times I enough leadership books for everyone, wrapped them, and then each person could pick a new one or “steal” one from someone else and they explained why that book was interesting to them.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, the most important duty associated with entrepreneurship is leadership. While different scenarios demand different leadership styles, leaders can use the following tried-and-tested leadership lessons to lead effectively. This strategy can be implemented by storytelling.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.

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QAspire

MARCH 8, 2018

But great storytelling starts with an understanding of the audience, aligning your message to needs of the context and then delivering it in a way that creates impact. Here is a quick visual summary of the post: Related posts at QAspire: Leadership, Connection and Power of Storytelling.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why : Purpose and meaning - Humans are a storytelling species, and we value being a part of a meaningful story. Who : Leadership trust - Does leadership trust its employees to take risks without fear of being punished? Among others, five tangible aspects of work in particular, shape experience, and culture.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. This question encourages leaders to refine their storytelling and messaging skills. They must stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving leadership practices. What Is My Ultimate Vision? Am I Adapting to Change?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The post Shared Leadership: When Cups Runneth Over appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories Impatience as a Leadership Virtue Unleashing Breakthrough Results 7 Ways to Inspire Hope. confidence Storytelling Teamwork Vision shared leadership'

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leaderCommunicator

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. As many of you know, each week I read and tweet several great articles and on Fridays, I pull some of my favorites together here on my blog. These articles will provide you with tips, strategies and thought-starters from many of the smart folks in my network.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Storytelling as a Tool : Share success stories within the organization that highlight the impact of collective efforts. Leadership Development : Train leaders and managers to consistently communicate and demonstrate the company’s purpose in their leadership style. This creates a sense of belonging and purpose in the workforce.

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QAspire

APRIL 9, 2018

In this episode of What’s Next podcast, Nancy Duarte , a communications and persuasion expert discusses ideas on how to use storytelling and emotional connection to engage people/customers better. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. This week you’ll read articles on why leaders need to be great storytellers, useful feedback, how the power of trust helped this entrepreneur, leadership lessons from a Coach, and myths about trust.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Source: Steve Clayton, Microsoft’s chief storyteller, interviews CEO Satya Nadella. Source: The Power of Positive Leadership. * * *. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. YouTube (4:44).

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Related Stories What I Appreciate Most About Your Leadership The Dumpster Effect 5 Secrets to a Kick-Butt Kickoff (how to host a motivational meeting). Listening Questions Recognition Storytelling communication recognition skip level communication stories'

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Guest post by Chip Bell Great leaders are storytellers. The post Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. The post Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Storytelling is an effective leadership tool for change management, engagement, and bringing the business strategy to life. Today we’ll dig deeper, with the help of someone whose been teaching the art and science of storytelling to leaders from across the U.S. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling'

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 15, 2020

Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and how it can make your role as a salesperson easier and more effective. ” These chalk talk series are bitesize sessions on a common (but challenging) leadership issue. .”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

5 Quotes That Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Leadership Storytelling by Esther Choy @LeaderStoryLab. Leadership Self-Assessment: How Effective Are You? Small Acts of Leadership: 50 Ways to Become More Influential by @RapidStartLdr Ken Downer. Daniel R Murphy | Eisenhower Time Management by @jamesstrock.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Welcome to my weekly round-up of recent top leadership and communication blog posts. This week you’ll read articles on ways to develop leadership skills while volunteering, some truths about trust, signs of a disconnected organization, storytelling elements that successfully drive change, and how leaders can gain trust with two magic words.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 29, 2022

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. All of Paul Smith’s three books on storytelling are must-reads for business leaders, salespeople and parents. Every great leader is a great storyteller. Today's Flashback: A look back to 2019.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. 10 that Elmore Leonard , a gifted storyteller and author of some 46 novels, posited in an essay on writing for the New York Times in 2001. Leonard died this month and since his passing has brought forth boatloads of praise for this gifted storyteller. That is Rule No.

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