Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. Based on two decades of research and illustrated through vivid storytelling, Sandra J. The result has been a lack of acknowledgment of his scholarship among critics who prioritize political correctness. That’s not the way to lead.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 28, 2021

Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain : structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Storytelling is our most basic and powerful form of communication. Also, reframing involves shifting frames when circumstances change. Great structural leaders : Do their homework.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Storytelling is our most basic and powerful form of communication. Also, reframing involves shifting frames when circumstances change. Great structural leaders: Do their homework.

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Storytelling Bond Human Resources Advice 65

Eric Jacobson

MAY 31, 2020

Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Storytelling is our most basic and powerful form of communication. Also, reframing involves shifting frames when circumstances change. Great structural leaders: Do their homework.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Engaging Leader™ Communication skills Self-leadership Storytelling Team leadership' Video: How to Tell Stories That Stick Part 2: The SUCCES Model. Podcast: Engaging Lincoln Part 1: 5 Secrets Nearly Anyone Can Use to Be an Extraordinary Leader.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 8, 2023

The number of people forced to migrate is on the rise, whether due to conflict, political oppression, or natural disaster. This can create an experience of trauma that is both collective and individual. Researchers from Lund University have been working on digital tools that allow local communities to better connect to forced migrants.

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CEO Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I do not do politics but I am disturbed more than ever by world events. It is done in a storytelling way. Studies show that the kids who have the ability to delay gratification go on to do much better in life. + We need to stand firm in peace. Let good thrive. Do the right thing. HBR wrote and article on the dark side of it.

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CEO Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I do not do politics but I am disturbed more than ever by world events. It is done in a storytelling way. Studies show that the kids who have the ability to delay gratification go on to do much better in life. + We need to stand firm in peace. Let good thrive. Do the right thing. HBR wrote and article on the dark side of it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 18, 2016

Such outstanding leaders – and others from the ranks of startups, politics, popular culture, and big business – hail from every ethnicity, family and educational background, and rung on the social ladder. They are storytellers, illustrating core values with memorable, colorful anecdotes. Leaders teach inductively. Leaders have wisdom.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 20, 2018

So while we may not lead social or political change that reshapes our community and country for the better, we can use our influence and our voice to create both an organizational vision and workplace environment where people are driven to bring their best selves to the work they do.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 21, 2019

Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Storytelling is our most basic and powerful form of communication. Also, reframing involves shifting frames when circumstances change. Great structural leaders: Do their homework.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Key distinctions that make Lessons from Lead ers a unique addition to the category of leadership include: The book provides an enjoyable and valuable mix of storytelling with structured reflection and application.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

22 Matthew Schmidt – Professor Political Science School of Military Studies. Schectman’s new boutique in Manhattan’s Chelsea district is linked to storytelling. “70% During his doctoral resident days, one of his teachers said, “You’re not one of the brightest residents.” That’s not how to look at a competitive world.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 2, 2012

Storyteller–people like to listen to stories. Zuckerberg - "I don't want to be friends" Erica– " I was just being polite I have no intention of being friends with you. Authentic–great salespeople are authentic ( this ties into the caring, people know if caring is fake) Listen–great salespeople are great listeners.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In 2022 businesses will be using immersive experiences, to shape their brand storytelling. Stats also showed that it was important to consumers that brands were politically correct. Focus on inclusivity & diversity. Educate your audience about social justice issues. Immersive Branding. What exactly are immersive brand experiences?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

A good presenter is a great storyteller. Pay attention to other speakers–at conferences and events, on political shows, and within your community. Treat your audience with respect. Don’t talk down to them or become hostile, but be respectful in all you do and say. 9. Tell a story. Avoid acting. Listen and learn.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

Read more on this leadership insight here: 3 Storytelling Elements That Successfully Drive Change Leadership Insight #7 – Passion without purpose is a lost opportunity for us to do something that’s meaningful and enduring [ Share on Twitter ].

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Through their powerful storytelling, they succeed in captivating the partners in their ecosystem. Leaders must make sure their master narrative operates on three levels, according to the political organizer Marshall Ganz. Leaders become poets by developing a “Big Story” that captures the ideals and essence of their organization.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 25, 2016

TED speakers have run the gamut from political figures, musicians and TV celebrities to less familiar figures from academia and scientific circles. One of my favorite articles in Harvard Business Review is from Chris Anderson, curator of TED. Yet Anderson is convinced—as I am—that giving a good talk is highly coachable.

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Not only was this a way to articulate what was important in all aspects of his life, it was a turning pointp for him because it put him on a path to becoming more directly involved in politics. A great storyteller must be a great listener. He tries to be who he is, wherever he is. HE COMMUNICATES OPENLY ABOUT EXPECTATIONS.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

There will be no great political ad of 2012 — no meaningful story to remember this mudslinging, claim-spouting, outrageously expensive election cycle by. I realize it's easy to look back on old-school political ads, cooked up on Madison Ave by Don Draper-types, with a sneer. Well, it's all over. Most of us cheer its demise.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Bell is a masterful storyteller, fleshing out his characters skillfully and bringing them to life before the readers’ eyes. He didn’t shy away from the hardships of war; from politics, to tragedies, to the toll war takes on the human being. However, the book read beautifully without my having done so.

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Mark Sanborn

JANUARY 11, 2021

In politics, candidates try to tell a better story than their opponents, but not until they are elected do we learn if they are able to deliver on those commitments. One of the quickest ways for a leader to lose credibility is to overpromise and underdeliver.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Political — Leader’s role as peacemaker. Misreading the political map and overlooking the power of potential players can lead to catastrophe. Misreading the political map and overlooking the power of potential players can lead to catastrophe. Symbolic — Leader’s role as storyteller.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2017

Catmull has often said that any filmmaker who wants to experiment with storytelling must first master traditional story structure. Politics and seniority have little place in this consideration. Jobs studied and could recount the past of not just the computer industry but also the consumer electronics industry.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

To really master this art on the cheap, you have to create a platform that can leverage traditional vehicles that gain mass reach while complementing them with the “fairy dust” of social storytelling that adds folklore to your brand and forges true emotional connection to reach the consumer. TV ads, billboards) and seeded.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

History shows that we tend to choose political and business leaders who are stoic, predictable, and unflinching, but research indicates that the leadership we need is characterized by the opposite: creativity and flexibility. This aligns with recent research on the neuroscience of how storytelling helps us build empathy for other people.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2011

In the case of microfinance, the situation is quite complex and politics plays a major factor in the crises in both Andhra Pradesh and at Grameen ( David Roodman is an excellent guide ). But we shouldn't ignore how the microfinance industry made itself vulnerable to attacks with a political motive.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. Every successful communicator is a great storyteller. With knowledge and practice, associates gain confidence.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2017

They didn’t have to be good storytellers because their businesses spread virally and their products stood for themselves. Because of these challenges, these companies required a different kind of CEO — extroverted, a good storyteller, a politician, someone who could charismatically rally customers to their cause.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2014

In rural Ghana, folk media (puppetry, songs, proverbs, theater, and storytelling) has combatted HIV/AIDS, according to CARE International researchers. Here is why drama andstorytellingwork. In Uganda, Medical Research Council AIDS Directed Program also found positive results using theater as the educational vehicle.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2011

We explored why some strengths — being a good storyteller, having great social skills — can actually cost salespeople in the long run. The Best Way to Play Office Politics. Playing politics isn't a bad thing, argued Linda Hill and Kent Lineback in this video, if it gives you the influence you need to drive change.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 21, 2018

The science of storytelling and brand performance. How will digital marketers from Dior to the NBA to political campaigns channel the right marketing messages to the right eyeballs at the right times? Insight Center. Data-Driven Marketing. Sponsored by Google. For many, the answer will lie in contextual advertising.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Four other people walk out of the room with something on their to-do list and he doesn’t have any of the work,” says Karen Dillon, the author of the HBR Guide to Office Politics. Office Politics. Some folks grew up working in political organizations where they learned this is what it takes to be successful.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 28, 2014

The course teaches four tactics to cope with the challenge: lean experimentation, scaling, partnering, and storytelling. Storytelling is an essential leadership tool and, if anything, this applies even more to public leaders, in whom press and public interest are especially acute. Public entrepreneurs face the same predicament.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Ellis is a wonderful storyteller. But Adams was convinced that all other political goals would be lost if independence from Britain were not first achieved. There are any number of good reasons to read Joseph J. Ellis’s splendid little book, Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2015

It has long been widely acknowledged that legal skills are broadly applicable to all kinds of careers: business, politics, finance, even sports coaching, fiction writing, and journalism. But outside, the skills of storytelling, structure, and clarity of communication in any form or medium, including the digital, are highly valuable.

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