Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Here are some things I’ve learned about leadership storytelling. Leadership Storytelling. Make storytelling part of your leadership toolkit. The post Leadership Storytelling appeared first on Lead Change. Personal Development stories Communication Communication Skills effective communication story StorytellingWhen I was a little boy and my grandmother was still alive, we would travel to Philadelphia every Thanksgiving to spend the holiday with her.

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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. Leadership Communication Storytelling

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you’re using business storytelling regularly, how do you assess the impact? The post How to Ensure Your Business Storytelling Makes an Impact appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Winning Well business stories Storytelling storytelling workshopHow do you ensure you craft the very best stories that leave your audience not only inspired, but with an inkling of what to do next? There’s no question, stories […].

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 21, 2020

Skillful and strategic storytelling is widely viewed as the most effective way to communicate information, inspire others to take action, and build relationships in ways that benefit businesses. Guest Posts behaviour leadership neuroscience psychology science 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.

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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. Own Your Own Career storytelling Take Risks leadership development low-cost leadership development merger strategic storytelling

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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.

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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. Engagement, Leadership and Power of Storytelling. Communication Leadership Sketchnotes Performance speaking storytelling

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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. Of course, the problem with complex storytelling is that it can also lead to convoluted plotlines, out-of-character moments, and outright contradictions where established limitations are conveniently overlooked because the writers ended up painting themselves into a corner.

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CEO Insider

APRIL 4, 2022

Storytelling, arguably, is one of the top skills leaders need to employ. When storytelling is woven throughout the entire organization, it becomes […]. The post How to Develop a Storytelling Culture and Why appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And one of the best ways to communicate a vision is through the use of storytelling. Communication Leadership Leadership Biz Cafe Recent Posts communication leadership learning purpose storytelling teamwork

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A Leadership Management Storytelling Storytelling Esther K. A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Storytelling"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Storytelling Telling Stories Workplace Storytelling"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence.

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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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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 17, 2021

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Storytelling Telling Stories

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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. Self Leadership Millennials Seth Godin StorytellingMy teenage son Matt had bonked a big test, part of his ongoing prob­lems with homework and tests.

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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. Storytelling requires talent and practice, but as with any worthy discipline, the investment yields great benefit. Disingenuous leaders misuse storytelling in an attempt to shield, buffer, distract, lull, or misdirect.

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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. Now when it comes to using storytelling to help describe our vision or change initiative, the common tendency is to frame our story within the hero on a quest narrative, given how it’s the decisions and choices we make through our leadership that ultimately impact whether we collectively succeed or fail.

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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. In this episode, Amanda returns to talk more specifically on the “how” of storytelling for leaders, and she explains four storytelling […] Storytelling is a key tool for leading change. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Presentations Presenting Stories Storytelling Telling Stories

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 14, 2020

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Management Storytelling"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence.

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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. But the fact remains that storytelling is a powerful and effective vehicle for leaders to better inform, inspire, and educate those they lead of not only the journey before them, but of the challenges that stand in their way.

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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. Guest Post Chip Bell story storytellingStories are more than just tall tales or campfire yarns. They include discussions of the enterprise in the future tense. They are visions of what can be, not just what is. They are dreams, not just plans.

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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. Here is a quick sketch note of seven aims of leadership storytelling: Additional Resources: Building Org Cultures Through Storytelling by Abhijit Bhaduri.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Stories Storytelling Telling Stories"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence.

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Engaging Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As […] Engaging Leader™ Innovation Leading change StorytellingThe home improvement store chain Lowe’s was named #1 among Fast Company’s 2018 Most Innovative Companies, for augmented and virtual reality, as well as #1 for innovation among specialty retailers on Fortune’s 2018 World’s Most Admired Companies. How did a company in a dusty, old-hat industry (hardware stores) suddenly become known as an innovator?

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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.

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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 […] Storytelling is an effective leadership tool for change management, engagement, and bringing the business strategy to life. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling

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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. I ’m currently in Atlanta, GA live blogging the Catalyst Conference. During this time, I’ll be dropping the leadership wisdom shared by the amazing speaker lineup. Next up is Scott Harrison. Scott is the founder and CEO of charity:water. 2 Things You Can Use To Present Information.

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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. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is the most important skill or competency that great leaders share.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 3, 2020

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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. Coaching Extreme Leadership coaching extreme leadership speaking storytellingFew things inspire me more than witnessing the potential in extreme leaders like the ones I recently spoke to at Denver’s Columbine High School.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Stories are an integral part to communicating effectively with your employees. A great story goes a long way, because it’s memorable and helps create an emotional connection with the listener. What we feel impacts what we do, so stories can be a great way to move employees to action. So why not prepare some stories of your own. When you do here are a few things to think about. Stories are to: An effective story should be: Inspire, galvanize, & engage.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 28, 2020

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 12, 2018

Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Kristi Hedges Stories Storytelling Telling Stories The Power of Presence"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 27, 2018

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Books Stories Storytelling Telling Stories"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 22, 2013

Storytelling. Whatever the nature and extent of a presentation, be it formal or informal, whatever the objective(s) and audience may be, you will probably have much greater success if you anchor the material in a human context. The best way to do that? More specifically, create a setting, introduce major “characters,” focus on an issue [.].

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Drawing on hundreds of interviews with procurement managers, Paul teaches you how to : Select the right story Craft a compelling and memorable narrative Incorporate challenge, conflict, and resolution Use stories to introduce yourself, build rapport, address objections, add value, bring data to life, and create a sense of urgency Storytelling definitely works in sales, explains Paul, "because a great story changes everything. Storytelling is a skill. Storytelling is a powerful tool.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 30, 2015

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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.) The following is a guest piece by Jeremey Donovan. Of the array of skills that comprise leadership, the ability to craft and communicate strategic vision is simultaneously the most valuable and least well-practiced. The value part is obvious; leaders adept at inspiring their teams achieve high-impact business results faster, more easily, and more compassionately.

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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. The post The Empathy Architect: Nancy Duarte Connects The Power of Storytelling To Great Leadership appeared first on Terry "Starbucker" St.

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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. Communication leadership stories strategic storytellingAs 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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