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.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Leadership Education Audience 100

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.

Storytelling 310

Storytelling Influence Brand Power 310

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The power of this storytelling should be familiar to all of us. From cave drawings to hieroglyphics to the oral traditions of Native Americans to the Bible to Shakespeare to Charlotte’s Web , human history has long known the power of storytelling. Storytelling is difficult and sometimes even uncomfortable. What value do I bring?

Storytelling 150

Storytelling Godin Workshop Audience 150

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Stacie Tyson is the prolific reader and history buff behind the book blog, Pursuing Stacie. Bell is a masterful storyteller, fleshing out his characters skillfully and bringing them to life before the readers’ eyes. Not long ago, I asked if she would mind reviewing The Circumstantial Enemy. I was approached by John R.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Books Review Definition 100

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.

Storytelling 92

Storytelling Leadership Efficiency Execution 92

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, a creative executive might reimagine them as brand storytellers, weaving narratives that engage and enthrall prospective clients and customers. Our modus operandi isn’t just about matching skills with job descriptions. Consider the example of chatbots. Firms like N2Growth have recognized this paradigm shift.

Creativity 440

Creativity Execution Leadership FAQ 440

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Susan’s expert teaching is based on motivational best practices derived from solid science communicated through compelling storytelling, case studies, and real-life examples. Susan Fowler, author, trainer, and professor, explores the lessons from her book Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does. Register for this FREE webinar here.

Motivation 286

Motivation Webinar Storytelling Case Study 286

leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Welcome to my weekly round-up of recent 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.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Skills Organization Development 60

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2016

A CEO who masters these skills drives the success of their organization, commands a significant salary, and sometimes becomes legendary. The first skill that’s essential for a CEO is the ability to develop a vision for the future. The third skill that every good CEO must possess is the ability to influence and persuade.

CEO 150

CEO Skills Succession Influence 150

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Dan McCarthy posted a collection of top blog posts on leadership that included a post I wrote. ” Guy Farmer presents Soft Skills Training and Foundation Building posted at Unconventional Training. d Like to Have posted at Jesse lyn Stoner Blog. William Matthies presents Instead, How About. Mike Henry Sr.

Blog 218

Blog Leadership Deming Storytelling 218

Skip Prichard

MAY 8, 2024

And I got a chance to sit down for a lively, fascinating talk with him and Dan Rockwell, creator of the very popular Leadership Freak Blog. Alongside him was Dan Rockwell, the brains behind the widely-followed Leadership Freak Blog. John David is the coauthor of the award-winning classic The Go-Giver. You can be a great leader.

Self-aware 94

Self-aware Leadership Sharpe Storytelling 94

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Based on two decades of research and illustrated through vivid storytelling, Sandra J.

Books 453

Books Leadership Open-book Wiseman 453

QAspire

AUGUST 5, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Engagement, Leadership and Power of Storytelling Last week, I had a short conversation with one of my colleagues in HR about the all important topic of employee engagement. Megha By Conor Neill , August 6, 2010 @ 12:34 pm Storytelling is a skill - it can be developed with practice.

Quality 154

Quality Blog Storytelling Management 154

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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.

Books 270

Books Leadership Supply Chain Taylorism 270

First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

My guess (only a guess) is that whenever a list of the greatest storytellers throughout history is compiled, Charles Dickens would be among those included.

Storytelling 85

Storytelling Power Creativity Skills 85

leaderCommunicator

AUGUST 15, 2014

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. Each week I read and tweet several great articles and on Fridays I pull some of the best together here on my blog. So in case you’ve missed them, here is this week’s round-up of top posts. That''s not exactly the intended use of the communication method…”.

Storytelling 119

Storytelling Productivity Products Strategy 119

Mark Sanborn

APRIL 16, 2023

They use active listening skills to understand the perspectives of others. They use storytelling to engage their audience and make their message memorable. Mark Sanborn is motivational keynote speaker and Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University, the Premier Life Skills University. What would you add to this list?

Audience 106

Audience Storytelling Active Listening Video 106

Terry Starbucker

MAY 4, 2014

In 2005, she started the seminal blog “ Escape from Cubicle Nation ”, which quickly became, and still is, one of the top career and business blogs on the web (and one of the inspirations for this site). On the podcast, Pam and I talk about her life, her blog, and the core lessons of Body of Work.

Succession 279

Succession Storytelling How To Blog 279

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. To the person, the best leaders I know are prolific readers. It fuels creativity to succeed.

Blog 419

Blog Open-book Library Learning-by-Doing 419

Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This question encourages leaders to refine their storytelling and messaging skills. Visionary leaders must continually assess their communication strategies, seeking ways to make their vision more relatable and inspiring to their teams. Am I Adapting to Change? The world is in a constant state of flux.

Storytelling 148

Storytelling Leadership Styles Metrics Long-term 148

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Thomas Steding has seen first-hand that the leadership skills that can take an organization from poor to peak performance and outdistancing its competition were not taught in business schools or management seminars or even a part of the leadership conversation.

Books 358

Books Leadership Storytelling Library 358

Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It requires skills that too few have developed. Hold listening and storytelling sessions. These steps are pretty straightforward and perhaps obvious, but they require some skill to implement. But how many of us are truly innovative? What have we done that could be called really innovative in the last year? Capture the stories.

Innovation 302

Innovation Simon Case Study Storytelling 302

Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. The good news is—no matter where you find your natural tendency—empathy, like other leadership skills, is something we can learn, cultivate, develop, and teach to others. Empathetic leaders are adaptable. Here are four of the most actionable steps you can take: 1.

Leadership 346

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Loyalty Open-book 346

leaderCommunicator

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. Building a Great Corporate Culture: A Frontline Festival By Karin Hurt and David Dye ( @LetsGrowLeaders and @davidmdye ), Let’s Grow Leaders “Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on building a great corporate culture.

Storytelling 81

Storytelling Retail Skills Leadership 81

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. A recent MIT study underscores this. This authenticity helps create trust with others. It’s also critical to ensuring collaboration.

Quality 347

Quality Decentralization Storytelling Micromanagement 347

Lead from Within

JULY 27, 2023

Be a storyteller: People often respond better to stories and examples than to dry statistics or facts. Lead From Within: Effective communication is the key to successful leadership; it’s a skill that takes practice and effort. #1 By creating a culture of open communication, you’ll foster a more collaborative and innovative team.

Succession 120

Succession Storytelling Audience Team 120

Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Finally, he shows how collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and creating change that lasts, helped him reach his goals. A true sense of one’s own skills and character—arises not from ego, but from humility. Storytelling. He then links them together with courage.

Leadership 279

Leadership Storytelling Entrepreneur Innovation 279

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 12, 2018

The leader didn’t have anyone with the accountability to be the chief storyteller. Have you articulated the specifics traits, characteristics, and skills you want? This lack of focus on getting the word usually stemmed from a few root causes: The leader didn’t understand the power of sharing their employee promise. Do you know?

Storytelling 193

Storytelling Delegation Organization Skills 193

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This blog will walk you through some crucial interview questions that might help you get a job in Power BI reporting if that’s your goal. In this blog, we’ll examine the value of receiving Microsoft Power BI Training , and the applicability of Power BI Interview Questions in determining a candidate’s level of expertise.

Report 105

Report Power Trends Analysis 105

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2017

Particularly in today’s uber-competitive marketplace, it is more critical than ever for leaders to understand their roles as storytellers and dream weavers in order to inspire continued motivation, creativity and growth. Read his blog at impactfulcoaching.com/blog and his new leadership book, " Becoming the New Boss.".

Tips 203

Tips Armstrong Storytelling Education 203

Lead Change Blog

JULY 26, 2019

Being a manager or leader is a mindset and skill set unto itself, and the best leaders are lifelong learners. A good coach is always encouraging his team members to improve their skills. Too many leaders are selective storytellers—they only tell people what they want them to know. Integrity –. How to do better –.

Simon 274

Simon Storytelling Class Learning-by-Doing 274

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2012 that you might have missed: Story vs. Storytelling by @tomasacker. If Not, Forget the 4-Hour Work Week | HBR Blog. NYT: Luck vs. Skill : Seeking the Secret of Your Success. NPR Decision Time: Why Do Some Leaders Leave A Mark? Are You Prepared for Your Moment of Truth?

Emotional Intelligence 269

Emotional Intelligence Charisma Blanchard Storytelling 269

Engaging Leader

MARCH 13, 2014

I’ve shared before about how to use storytelling effectively. Even this blog post uses a photo to attract eyeballs. Engaging Leader™ Communication skills Presenting' Make it visual. Visual always gets more attention than written or verbal alone. Show a picture. That makes a huge difference in helping more people discover it.

Audience 173

Audience Storytelling Influence Information 173

Leading Blog

JANUARY 7, 2019

The structures we used to have to develop that skill are diminished. Each of these leaders was fortunate to live in a time when his particular kind of storytelling fit the age. From there you can learn how to connect your perspective to theirs. We don’t connect in bursts of thought but in shared stories.

Ryan 270

Ryan Audience Storytelling Magazine 270

Lead Change Blog

MAY 5, 2020

This blog tackles some tips for avoiding the ‘lizard brain.'” Now’s the time to learn tips that enhance your email writing skills.” Ann writes: ” While practicing social distancing, you can also practice your leadership skills. All of us can be too quick to retort with something we later regret.

Leadership Development 266

Leadership Development Development Leadership IAS 266

Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

The One Skill That Will Cure All Your Communication Problems via @soul2work. John Le Carre: Storytelling Lessons For Managers from @JohnBaldoni. Here are a selection of tweets from September 2017 that you might have missed: How Exceptional People Developers Beat Bad Systems by @Julie_WG. Can We Find Happiness in This Digital Era?

Storytelling 150

Storytelling Middle Management Stress Quality 150

Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2015

Grazer is a storyteller by trade and it comes through in the stories he tells of the people he has met through his curiosity conversations. In fact, the very best doctors, detectives, generals, coaches, and diplomats all share the skill of being able to think about the world from the perspective of their rivals.

Creativity 150

Creativity Storytelling Leadership How To 150