Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Seventy percent of corporate “change programs” fail to achieve their stated goals. Ethnography is premised on empathy, and the goal is to understand a given culture from the “natives’” point of view — through their eyes, in their words. The goal was to help employees put their family needs first.

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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. The article also provides an excellent context of leadership storytelling and offers practical ways to frame your narrative depending on your goals.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

I’m careful to say ‘forget’ since we are born storytellers and simply need to rediscover story patterns.) Often leaders simply state a vision such as “Our goal is to be the premier math and science eLearning site for K-12 students.”

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learn to Influence by Storytelling One of the most fundamental tasks of a leader is to influence people within the organization to accomplish the company’s goals. This strategy can be implemented by storytelling. This change, however, does not necessarily mean changing the end goal.

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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. They realize they aren’t alone, that others share their challenges, and that they, too, can achieve their goals and dreams.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Align strategic goals with cultural direction – will the new culture be more risk-taking or conservative, hierarchical or flat? Your goal isn’t a mushy mix, but a refined taste of excellence. Remember, performance metrics and customer feedback loops ensure your new culture aligns with strategic goals.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For instance, in team meetings, discuss how specific tasks are crucial in achieving the organization’s broader goals. Storytelling as a Tool : Share success stories within the organization that highlight the impact of collective efforts. Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose.

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Decker Communication

JUNE 13, 2023

Very different industries, disparate subject matter, and yet they share a common challenge: the need to bring data to life through storytelling. Yet the obstacles to effective storytelling can be tough to overcome. By harnessing the power of storytelling, businesses can create meaningful connections that inspire action.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Align strategic goals with cultural direction – will the new culture be more risk-taking or conservative, hierarchical or flat? Your goal isn’t a mushy mix, but a refined taste of excellence. Bring Everyone Together: Craft a Cohesive Story Focus on common goals to overcome the initial hurdles of integration.

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Team Workshop Team Building Mission Statement 162

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

When it comes to communicating the vision or goals you have for your organization, few vehicles serve to deliver your message as effectively as the art of storytelling. In so doing, your employees will become their own storytellers, helping to spread the message and inform others of the purpose behind your collective efforts.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Finally, he shows how collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and creating change that lasts, helped him reach his goals. If you take a leadership role as a step toward a personal goal of gathering ever-greater titles, awards, and salaries, you will never see true success in that role. Storytelling.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 3, 2023

Connect with Randy on Twitter at @RandyConley Wally Bock – Leadership Storytelling “Storytelling is a leadership power tool.” Do you have to fulfill every goal you set? You probably have some specific hopes and goals and are trying to move your results toward those targets, hopefully by following a plan.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

They have a deep understanding of themselves, including their values, ambitions, and goals. Genuine leaders have a deep understanding of their values, ambitions, and goals, and project their true selves for all to see. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. This authenticity helps create trust with others.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Mark is a business leader, author, and storyteller. An engaged workforce is more creative, more driven, and more enthusiastic about reaching company goals. You will learn the top 5 motivation issues people face, and discover how to guide your people toward increased productivity, deeper engagement, and a profound sense of purpose.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2022

They also uncovered six different forms of storytelling genre, including documentaries, fables, tragicomedies, Greek tragedy, and absurdist fiction. The researchers note that while the presentations obviously mentioned errors, they tended to focus on specific errors that led to the failure in question.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

Without losing sight of the ultimate goal, we need to focus on the present and make adjustments as necessary. Constantly connect with others through the power of storytelling. Degree #2: Navigate. Navigating is course-correcting in real-time. Together, navigation and anticipation help to keep the organization on an even keel.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Mark is a business leader, author, and storyteller. An engaged workforce is more creative, more driven, and more enthusiastic about reaching company goals. identify the right capabilities and pacing strategies to transform for future growth. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Mark Miller.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Through candid storytelling, behavioral science research, and plenty of self-deprecating humor, Gleeson shows you how to use pain as a pathway, reassess your values, remove temptation, build discipline, suffer with purpose, fail successfully, transform your mind, and achieve more of the goals you set.

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leaderCommunicator

APRIL 26, 2017

While it’s great to see leaders embrace stories, it’s so important to realize that simply storytelling—without the goal of teaching employees what they need to do in their work—defeats your purpose.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

How to Use Mental Imagery to Achieve Your Goals by @JesseLynStoner. The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of #GameofThrones Sociological vs. Psychological storytelling. If Your People Are Leaking Bad News About You, What Does It Say About Your Ability to Inspire Trust? from @JohnBaldoni. Leadership and Transference by @edbatista.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

A leading expert in organizational storytelling, Paul Smith advises us that more important than how we tell a story is what story we are telling. That main character will have a goal, and there will probably be an obstacle getting in the way of that goal—a villain, if you will.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I sometimes use storytelling with my clients to make a point. When faced with a limited amount of time or resources: Leaders must be able to prioritize and make decisions about how to best use these resources to achieve the group’s goals.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are five must-do’s: Create Strategic Plans – As an ambassadorial leader, you need to lay out a strategic plan for your remit that supports and aligns with the strategic goals of your company. Shape the Story – As the ambassador to your market, you are also the chief storytelling officer for your company.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This is to help listeners achieve their goals and make the most out of their day. It is from time management and goal setting to mindset and work-life balance. Define Your Goals and Areas of Interest This means taking the time to reflect on what you want to achieve productivity and success.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 11, 2024

Leveraging creativity – How your persuasive message resonates with listeners (storytelling, visual aids, structure, curiosity) Honing your delivery – Your unique style, movement, personality, and ability to execute effectively. This book is formulated for the busy professional,” explains Sjodin.

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CO2

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Effective leaders must communicate their vision and strategies clearly and inspire their teams through compelling storytelling and persuasive dialogue. Customized Strategies CO2 Coaching excels in creating bespoke strategies that align with the specific goals and challenges of each executive.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Hold listening and storytelling sessions. Does it fit with your strategy and goals? “As Capture the stories. Records your observation with photos and videos. Evaluate your culture and perhaps even change it. How does work get done in your organization?

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HR Digest

AUGUST 14, 2023

This process serves as the foundation for a successful program, ensuring that the training aligns with the goals and objectives of the business. Identifying Business Goals: Setting the Course Every successful training program starts with a clear understanding of the business goals it aims to support.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 6, 2021

Why you need a MISSION: One of the first modules in my school culture leadership course for principals is focused on creating and sharing a compelling common goal for your faculty. You mission must find its way into the mind and hearts of your staff through repetition, emphasis, and storytelling. Let me explain each…. One example.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 15, 2023

But it does tend to favor storytelling over planning. Stories are great, but what they need are specific ways to harness that ambition today, as opposed to a far-off goal and generalized advice. Ambition is not just about setting lofty goals; it’s about having the determination, focus, and perseverance to pursue them.

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Succession Storytelling Advice Active Listening 59

CO2

JULY 12, 2012

Activate Your Goal (Part 6). Related Posts: Career Move Mindset (Part 1). Three Steps to Discover Your Values (Part 2). Discover Your Strengths (Part 3). Assess Your Leadership Style (Part 4). Discover Your Hedgehog (Part 5). Resume Recommendations (Part 7). Creating a Personal Marketing Plan (Part 8).

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 28, 2013

What does storytelling reveal to us as being the key attributes leaders everywhere need to exhibit to encourage employees to follow them both in good times and in bad? What does storytelling reveal to us as being the key attributes leaders everywhere need to exhibit to encourage employees to follow them both in good times and in bad?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Shelley Row gives us some tips about how to take control of that storytelling.” Leadership and Storytelling. Julie recaps, “Storytelling — once the stuff of childhood nighttime rituals — has grown up and is quickly becoming a go-to tool in the very adult world of business. Inspiration/Creativity.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enduring power comes from telling stories that unite —Abraham Lincoln is an excellent example of a leader who used the power of storytelling to communicate important truths and unite people in working toward a common goal. Expression of gratitude spreads goodwill within a team and causes social bonding.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 27, 2023

The goal was not to dwell on the negativity but rather to bring to light the potential for growth and improvement inherent in each mistake. However, rather than presenting my findings as dry data or statistics, I chose a more engaging medium – storytelling. “Stories are remembered 22 times more than facts.”

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CoachStation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The HSI research highlights organisational storytelling as an effective tool in the success of these critical factors. Organisational storytelling is storytelling with a business purpose. (3) 2) Storytelling is one component of effective communication for leaders. But, there are other relevant themes to hone also.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 26, 2019

Too many leaders are selective storytellers—they only tell people what they want them to know. Those sound like worthy goals for any organization. Withholding constructive criticism from a team member does them a disservice. People can’t improve if they don’t receive timely and accurate coaching. The whole story –.

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