Archive for 2011

The power of subtle stories

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —June 15, 2011
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

Sunday mornings is a favourite time of the week for me. I get up early and go walking with my friend Darren Woolley. The conversation …

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Story Quote of the Week

Posted by  Kevin Bishop —June 10, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling

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Changing behaviour: loss aversion and the “Anti-charity”

Posted by  Kevin Bishop —May 26, 2011
Filed in Anecdotes

“If, when you think of one, you get a sharp intake of breath and start to feel a steely resolve inside to follow through, it’s …

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On narratives

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —May 25, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling, Strategy

John Hagel has written an interesting post on the importance of narratives in providing persistent context for our lives, organisations and society. The post is …

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Frank Zappa and Stories

Posted by  Kevin Bishop —May 13, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling

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Provide your example before your reasons—introducing PERP

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —May 13, 2011
Filed in Communication

I want to expand a little on Mark’s post and on the communication structure we’re proposing. I hope you don’t mind, but let me start …

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Storytelling to make messages stick

Posted by  Mark Schenk —May 13, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

I’m reading an advance copy of Andrew O’Keeffe’s new book ‘Hardwired Humans: Successful Leadership Using Human Instincts’. I am looking forward to meeting Dr Jane …

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Using a story structure to encourage clicks

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —May 12, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling

A nice storytelling cliff hanger to get us to click. From NeuroCooking Save Rock Creek Hills Park! Posted: 08 May 2011 02:26 PM PDT We have …

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Special offer – storytelling skills workshop

Posted by  Mark Schenk —May 9, 2011
Filed in Business storytelling

Last few days…. Leaders can dramatically improve their ability to inspire, influence and engage both staff and customers by tapping into the natural power of …

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