Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In the book, you will find seven simple ways to train yourself to lead more empathetically. Empathy requires a mind that is open to listening to people’s experiences, stories, and perspectives. Reconnect with your curious inner child, stay open, and watch opportunities come your way. Practice Presence. Listen More, Stay Humble.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This kind of workplace demands a different kind of leader: people who follow their inner convictions and passions, and who engage with others in an authentic and open way. For my new book, The Expanding Circle , I interviewed three dozen genuine leaders across industries. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

One of the most dangerous things you can do as a leadership team is to request input and perspectives in a surevey and then NOT TAKE ANY ACTION or share that their time and insights were valuable… Be open to feedback and willing to adapt your approach as needed. Remember, cultural integration is a journey, not a destination.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In our book Entrepreneurial Negotiation , we explain that the best way to diffuse negative emotions is to prevent them from escalating in the first place. To diffuse it, open by conveying your sincerity and warmth with a handshake, eye contact, and a smile, as appropriate. Diffuse Tension Before It Escalates.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Your bookshelf: Are they all leadership books? Keep reading the leadership books if you must, but branch out a bit. Be open with your staff; share who you are and what you care about. The Owl Approach to Storytelling: Lead with Your Life , the first book from Sandy Coletta , is available now. Read a novel.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 4, 2014

Bob''s blog entries "The Whole Art of Detection" A Little History of Literature (2013) Alexander McCall Smith An Open Book Readings “Writers on Writers” series Baker Street Irregulars Book by Book Bound to Please C. Auden Can Do for You where it is always 1895"'

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

In his book, The Power Paradox: How we gain and lose influence , author and U.C. We can promote empathy in several practical ways: asking open-ended questions, listening actively, asking others what they would do in a given situation before offering advice, and soliciting the opinions of those in less powerful positions.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

Dr. Paul Zak says, “A compelling story with an emotional trigger alters our brain chemistry, making us more trusting, understanding, and open to ideas.” Gallo gives us example after example of how men and women have moved us through storytelling, by weaving a theme with logic, wisdom, and emotion. Connect ideas from everywhere.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 5, 2018

The Allies cracked open Hitler’s Fortress Europe and started the march toward Germany. John Antal is a Soldier, historian, author, leadership expert and master storyteller. He has published thirteen books and hundreds of magazine articles on his historical and leadership subjects.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 19, 2022

We asked our WDHB team about their favorite Learning & Development books of the year so that we could sharing these bold, thought-provoking publications with you. We hope these reports will open your mind to innovative development strategies, just like the books listed below. “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That negative stigma of storytelling stayed with me for quite some time. Today, as an adult, I now know the immense power of storytelling. Storytelling is indeed one of the most powerful ways we communicate. Paul is an authority on storytelling and has helped business people around the world to more effectively use storytelling.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2016

It’s open to anyone who would like to join. A twist on the “speed dating” concept, in three-minute intervals, people meet one-on-one with a colleague and ask their name, what area they work in, and what their role is, then finish off with an open-ended “tell me something about yourself.”.

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Skip Prichard

MAY 3, 2021

Having worked in global teams for decades, I enjoyed seeing these practical skills and strategies outlined in the book How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere. More details about the book and its unique AR feature can be found here. We share practical tips for both of these areas within the book. A global mindset.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 3, 2021

Based on four years of global quantitative research, the book explores the tectonic shifts in consumer sentiment that have come about due to extreme technological immersion. This post Q&A with co-author Stephen Denny covers a number of key points from the book. This openness is refreshing. We all want to be insiders.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

“One of the things every writer knows is that if you’re going to retain your audience over the long run, you need to create some form of a hook; something that’s going to motivate people to stay invested in tuning into your show every week, to picking up and finishing your book, or to reading the latest entry in your leadership blog.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 7, 2018

“Today’s savvy buyers are impatient with old-school selling tactics and stereotypical sales behaviors,” explain the authors of the new book, Stop Selling And Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen. Calvert : No approach is going to yield a 100% rate of buyer openness. And, in a manner fitting for today’s buyer.

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Leading with Trust

MARCH 8, 2020

In his book, The Power Paradox: How we gain and lose influence , author and U.C. We can promote empathy in several practical ways: asking open-ended questions, listening actively, asking others what they would do in a given situation before offering advice, and soliciting the opinions of those in less powerful positions.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2015

This is the backstory for Richard Adams’s 1972 best-selling book, Watership Down. Opening the cage door, Hazel works to convince the four to abandon their confined and boring dwelling and join his band in the wild. Adams’s book devoted a full chapter to each story. Great leaders are storytellers. Lead with Stories.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I work with future leaders at Stanford to help them develop compelling stories that achieve their management goals — and I’ve developed a seven-part formula for storytelling success in presentations and business meetings. The best storytellers draw us immediately into the action. Parachute in, don’t preamble. Here are two examples.

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Building Personal Strength

APRIL 24, 2012

A friend whose judgment I trust strongly recommended that I read the book, Six Simple Rules for a Better Life: Practical, achievable ways to be happier, healthier and more (2011), by David J. When the book arrived I opened it to the Contents page. He’s a great storyteller. And so it went all the way through the book.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2016

To explore our enthrallment and explain the science behind it, I wrote a book – The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human. The book appealed to a predictable audience of English literature types as well as avid readers of popular science. A great storyteller waves her pen over paper like a wand.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

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Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Related Content: A free book Open Book Management – Pros and Cons, Transparency & Accountability To what extent does your organisation value Authentic Leadership? A day in the life of the Kent Chair - our event "Storytelling in the service of leadership and organization development" Visible and invisible leaders.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

While the book talks about how seven principles lead to continuous innovation (and I agree), these other goals will be met concurrently. The book’s subtitle accurately describes, as it should, what you can expect from this great read. Be totally open to impediments to improvement. Do work through self organizing teams.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 13, 2022

In reading Robert Reich’s column, I was reminded of the Moose on the Table fable I wrote for that book many years ago. Maynard’s second in command was Alvin, a master storyteller. Maynard’s eyes opened wide as he grasped for his big stick. No one talked about that. ” “All right, then.

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CO2

APRIL 19, 2018

I went into it, frankly, with very little expectations, but an open mind. While you’ve been working with CO2, what coaching strategies, philosophy, activities, and discussions open you up to change? As I worked with Gary, my mind opened up and I revisited that decision about sales training. That was my attitude.”. “I

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 26, 2014

In his new book, Leading the Life You Want: Skills for integrating World and Life , Stew Friedman shares how The Boss has harmonized parts of his life to find a balance that works for him. A great storyteller must be a great listener. This article is adapted a Fast Company adaptation of Stew''s book, with his permission).

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CO2

APRIL 19, 2018

I went into it, frankly, with very little expectations, but an open mind. While you’ve been working with CO2, what coaching strategies, philosophy, activities, and discussions open you up to change? As I worked with Gary, my mind opened up and I revisited that decision about sales training. That was my attitude.” “I

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2015

What makes this kind of “data storytelling” distinct from any other kind of narrative is, obviously, data: it centers on the numbers. Managing Yourself Book. I still have nightmares about my high school math teacher—and my grad school stats class took a backseat to my grad school social life. But I’m not alone.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The book presents case studies of each type, an explanation of the key characteristics, and a discussion of what you can do to be better at that type. Community Organizers ignite volunteers’ interest through compelling storytelling and opportunities for volunteers to join in. Dissent is used to push creative boundaries.

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Steve Farber

JANUARY 13, 2017

Your friend Dick is a storyteller,” said Agnes, “because he loves the subject of his stories, and his desire to share their stories is how he shows his gratitude. This kind of thing shouldn’t scare me anymore, but when I opened the door to my apartment and Smitty jumped out from the kitchen shouting an enthused Hey there, buddy !

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 9, 2016

Captain America: Civil War opens up with The Avengers on a mission. Steve knew his team had to have their eyes open. These two Captain America movies have set the standard for storytelling and comic book movies in my mind. Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

When we don’t, we begin our internal storytelling, ‘He must be thinking this,” “She must be doing that.” For instance, we send someone an email requesting their participation, reaction, decision, and because we know when we sent it, we have a pre-conceived idea about when we might hear back from them.

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Steve Farber

JANUARY 13, 2017

Your friend Dick is a storyteller,” said Agnes, “because he loves the subject of his stories, and his desire to share their stories is how he shows his gratitude. This kind of thing shouldn’t scare me anymore, but when I opened the door to my apartment and Smitty jumped out from the kitchen shouting an enthused Hey there, buddy !

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

That’s why he said that whenever he was about to make an argument, he would open with something along the lines of, “I could be wrong, but…” Saying this put people at ease and helped them to take disagreements less personally. But it also helped him to psychologically prime himself to be open to new ideas.

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Rajesh Setty

JULY 16, 2013

Reading about startups and trying to build one is like reading a book and jumping into the battleground to fight. The problem you are solving is big enough that either something is being done about it or they will be open to doing something about it. This is where the need for learning the fundamentals of storytelling becomes key.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Chris Anderson, CEO of drone-maker 3D Robotics, started seeking knowledge and insight from drone aficionados with his website DIYDrones long before he ever hired his first employee, and has continued to practice open-source innovation in the years since. Innovation Book. They jump-start their innovation journey with storytelling.

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