Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.] The post A Strategic Story about Strategic Storytelling appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 10, 2012

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 to begin with – the story. So my question is this; why not incorporate storytelling into your leadership repertoire?

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QAspire

APRIL 9, 2018

In this episode of What’s Next podcast, Nancy Duarte , a communications and persuasion expert discusses ideas on how to use storytelling and emotional connection to engage people/customers better. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind.

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QAspire

MARCH 8, 2018

But great storytelling starts with an understanding of the audience, aligning your message to needs of the context and then delivering it in a way that creates impact. Here is a quick visual summary of the post: Related posts at QAspire: Leadership, Connection and Power of Storytelling. Three Pillars of Great Branding (and Leadership).

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 15, 2020

Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and how it can make your role as a salesperson easier and more effective. ” These chalk talk series are bitesize sessions on a common (but challenging) leadership issue. .”

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Guest post by Chip Bell Great leaders are storytellers. The post Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. Stories are more than just tall tales or campfire yarns. They include discussions of the enterprise in the future tense.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 1, 2014

I first heard Nancy talk about the power of storytelling, her unique way of finding common patterns in great speeches, and graphically presenting the “shape” of those speeches last summer, at the World Domination Summit here in Portland. The importance of the “Hero’s Journey” in great storytelling.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Persuasive storytelling is one of the most important key skills in almost every profession. The post How to Become a Master Persuasive Storyteller first appeared on Skip Prichard | Leadership Insights. Tell A Great Story. Presenting to distracted audiences is now the norm. It’s a better understanding of humanity.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 20, 2020

Alan Veeck, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and what it means for you as a leader. In continuation of our new collaboration with The Leadership Podcast, Alan talks about the power of storytelling in this short form “chalk talk.”

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 17, 2020

Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and how it can apply to your leadership ability and skill In continuation of our new collaboration with The Leadership Podcast, Paul breaks down just how storytelling can make you a better leader in this short form “chalk talk.”

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Storytelling is an effective leadership tool for change management, engagement, and bringing the business strategy to life. Today we’ll dig deeper, with the help of someone whose been teaching the art and science of storytelling to leaders from across the U.S. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling' Please submit your comments below!

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post Storytelling is the Skill You Need to Work On appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. I’m pressed for this all the time, so I’ve done a lot of reflecting on my answer: in my opinion, one of the most crucial skills a leader can have is his or her ability to […]. Copyright The CEOWORLD magazine Limited 2021. All rights reserved.

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Women on Business

JUNE 18, 2023

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 17, 2021

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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leaderCommunicator

MAY 10, 2021

A good story brings ideas to life and inspires listeners to imagine themselves in the storyteller’s place as events unfold and lessons are learned.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

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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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

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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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

So to kickstart this new partnership, I decided to reprint the article below on the importance of storytelling skills for today’s leaders. That’s not to say that we need to attain the level of storytelling mastery that these renowned leaders had attained for us to become effective leadership communicators in our organization.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 28, 2020

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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Eric Jacobson

MAY 3, 2020

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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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.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

And yet, what we fail to take into consideration is how using the power of storytelling can help us to ignite effective and sustainable change within our organization. In most cases, when we talk about change, the focus is often on the process – of what steps we need to implement to ensure we achieve a successful outcome.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 29, 2022

Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results by Rob Biesenbach: Do you want to gain more influence, empower more people, and gain trust? Then check out Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results. Biesenbach looks at the proven power of storytelling. Harness this power!

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The other, more effective, way is to use storytelling to present the facts and move the person to action. The post How To Use Storytelling For Growth appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. When you break down the ability to dissemate information, there’s only 2 ways to do so. The first is to present the facts and only the facts.

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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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Today, we’re excited to bring you a guest post by Paul Smith, one of the leading experts in business storytelling. As an experienced leader, no doubt you already tell a few stories. But how do you know you’re telling the right stories? […]. The post A Case-For-Change Story That Works appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Engaging Leader

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Storytelling is a key tool for leading change. In episode 102, “Storytelling for Leaders,” Amanda Marko joined us to discuss why it’s such a powerful tool and provided tips for putting it to work. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling' Please submit your comments below!

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. If it’s your role to communicate data insights and persuade people to change their behavior, you’ll have more influence and promote better decision-making if you emphasize the people behind the numbers.

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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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CEO Insider

APRIL 27, 2021

License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article A Glimpse Into the Future of AR and VR Brand Storytelling are those of the author Jeff Snyder alone and not the CEOWORLD magazine. Over the past few years, there have been tremendous advancements in augmented and virtual […].

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 28, 2020

Many of us recognize the importance of storytelling in leadership to improve the way we communicate. But the truth is there’s more than one story that a leader should be able to tell at a moment’s notice in order to inspire, inform and provide direction to those they lead. Click to continue reading.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about 3 fundamental storytelling elements leaders should employ to successfully drive change. ” Interestingly, Vogler’s description of the role mentors play in storytelling mirrors the function of effective leadership.

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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. Consider the example of chatbots. The standard use case is for customer service, answering FAQs, or guiding and informing website visitors.

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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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Decker Communication

AUGUST 30, 2023

Become a storyteller. Storytelling is a method that is available to all of us. Decker Value : We have skill development expertise and methods to facilitate your development as an influential and impactful storyteller. Stories are easy to remember and tell. See you tomorrow with Opportunity #3!

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 19, 2023

Storytelling habits The research suggests that people tend to repeat around 10 stories. A crucial role Storytelling is a fundamental human process and a common experience that is associated with aging. Their ultimate goal was to provide a fresh and positive perspective on stories that may otherwise be seen as concerning.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 10, 2016

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).

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