N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Essence of Narrative in Business In the realm of business, storytelling transcends mere entertainment. Storytelling doesn’t just convey a direction; it breathes life into the organizational journey, clarifying both the destination and the purpose. Strategy Made Personal But how does one harness this power in practice?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Dances with Goals: 3 Kinds of Goals You Need to Write a Great Book by @WallyBock 10 Leadership Statements that Spell Trouble by @Clawlessjr 4 Things Only the Greatest Leaders Know About Navigating Threats and Uncertainty by @BrianKDodd The 3 Top Characteristics of a Leader by @JonGordon11 Procrastinate Like a Pro for Creativity and Stress Relief by (..)

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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. Without question, one of the skills to succeed at leadership is being an effective communicator. So how can we use this tool more effectively? That’s the focus of this latest episode of my leadership. Click to continue reading.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2013

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Communication grow your career Mentoring Storytelling career communication promoted promotions transparency' appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories 5 Reasons Your Emails Don’t Work 5 Steps to Managing Emotions at Work 3 Secrets to Sharing Secrets.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Storytelling Sessions: Sharing Successes and Failures Organize regular storytelling sessions where employees and leaders share their successes and failures. This “innovation time” can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and shows employees that their creativity is valued, boosting overall satisfaction and morale.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Callings Change Creativity Fear and Courage Storytelling advice career growth growth helping wisdom' Related Stories The Danger of Knowing Exactly What You Want Staying the Leader You Must Be How to be a Successful Intrapreneur (Even If You’re Old).

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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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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 3, 2024

In today's fast-paced, information-overloaded world, mastering the art of storytelling is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical skill that can significantly enhance your leadership and communication abilities. In "Made to Stick," the Heath brothers emphasize the importance of simplicity and concreteness in storytelling.

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leaderCommunicator

JULY 22, 2024

This is the power of the art and craft of storytelling, a reliable force for capturing the hearts and minds of humans since the beginning of time. What is Leadership Storytelling?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2014

Communication Energy and Engagement employee engagement great meetings skip level meetings Storytelling' Related Stories 9 Ways to Be a Positive Force in a Negative Workplace 27 Experts on Employee Engagement: April Frontline Festival 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Teamwork.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 27, 2025

These leaders had developed three core storytelling capabilities: Framing current challenges as meaningful rather than merely difficult; Connecting team identity to purpose rather than just output; and Rendering abstract possibilities in visceral, specific imagery that engineers could almost touch, what we at Decker refer to as concrete.

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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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The Center For Leadership Studies

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Engaging Your Audience When you’re engrossed in a good book or television series, it’s tempting to stay up late and read the next chapter or watch one more episode. That’s the power of good storytelling. What Is Storytelling in Leadership?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

confidence Storytelling Teamwork Vision shared leadership' The post Shared Leadership: When Cups Runneth Over appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories Impatience as a Leadership Virtue Unleashing Breakthrough Results 7 Ways to Inspire Hope.

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 11, 2025

Encourage storytelling Ask team members to share their moments, a photo from their phone, or a snapshot they hold in their hearts. Set the stage Share the question: “Think of a moment in the last year when you felt truly connected at a human level. It could be something big, or a simple gesture. What made that moment feel so real?”

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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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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 […]. When storytelling is woven throughout the entire organization, it becomes […]. It’s far beyond creative thinking and writing. All rights reserved.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Douglas Rushkoff on swallowing the storyteller’s pill to experience relief: “If a storyteller wants us to believe in a religion, then his god will be responsible for our relief. Leaders take people to a better place.” Source: 64 Shots: Leadership in a Crazy World II.

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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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Decker Communication

AUGUST 3, 2023

But the challenge of AI storytelling for technology companies is different in a few fundamental ways. The post AI Storytelling appeared first on Decker Communications. In all of these scenarios, we see leading-edge technology solutions being undermined by lagging stories. Few initially understood the totality of the cloud.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2013

This short film is from storyteller Jason Headley. It''s titled It''s Not About The Nail. Don''t try to fix it. I just need you to listen." Every man has heard these words. And they are the law of the land. No matter what. Weekend Supplement'

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Join David and his guest, Paul Smith – an expert in leadership and business storytelling – for a powerful discussion of how to tell a good […]. One of the most effective leadership communication tools you’ll ever have is a powerful story.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 6, 2017

I mean, this kid is a storyteller. “Sebastian you are an amazing storyteller. I know he can do better. In fact, he explains some of our concepts better than us. But I also don’t want to be one of THOSE moms creating too much pressure, particularly around speaking. But Seb and I have a deal. We tell one another the truth.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The business value of 3D content for digital storytelling is obvious: it enables you to take your customers through a customized world that demonstrates what you can do. This makes 3D content a unique asset for your digital storytelling arsenal, provided your digital storytelling software can handle this kind of content.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Best… Day (this one can be a lot of fun, and great for storytelling). One fun way to do personal bests is to give your team a list of potential “best ofs” to choose from, and have each team member pick one or two personal bests to share.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 18, 2023

On your journey to be a more human-centered leader who excels at navigating change, these principles of tradition, evolution, inclusion, storytelling, reflection, planning, celebration, and hope are as human as you can get. Happy Holidays Holidays are such a vital part of what it means to be human.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

by @KateNasser 5 Signs You Are Elite At What You Do by @BrianKDodd Why Managers Need an Operating System to Guide Them by @artpetty PODCAST: @jamesstrock interviews Sasha Stone She is a pioneering blogger and founder of Awards Daily 16 Lessons Your Organization Can Learn from March Madness by @AlanSteinJr Leadership Storytelling from @wallybock Disrespect (..)

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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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