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How To Be An Effective Storyteller

Eric Jacobson

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements : Has a clear moral or purpose. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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The Essential Core Components Of Storytelling

Eric Jacobson

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence. Or, it can be a three-minute introduction or a thirty-minute product demonstration," says author Esther K.

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Effective Storytelling Includes These Seven Elements

Eric Jacobson

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements: Has a clear moral or purpose. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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10 Reasons To Use Storytelling In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

From Paul Smith's popular book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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10 Reasons For Embracing Storytelling As A Business Tool

Eric Jacobson

From Paul Smith's popular book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning (..)

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Eight Times For Storytelling In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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How To Sell Using Storytelling

Eric Jacobson

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).