Archive for 2016

How do we prosper in a changing business environment?

Posted by  David Green —June 10, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Culture

In a constantly changing business environment, building high-quality working relationships is more important than ever. Find some food for thought here:

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Team cohesion: lessons from a trip down the Snowy River

Posted by  David Green —June 3, 2016
Filed in Collaboration, Fun

In corporate life we travel in rafts, not one-person kayaks. To go faster than the current we need team cohesion. Everyone has to paddle their hardest.

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Practice storytelling like a Grizzly

Posted by  Mark Schenk —June 1, 2016
Filed in Events, News

Storytelling is a powerful business tool and it’s available to everyone. All you need is a little knowledge, a few new habits and lots of practice.

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The sales skill of reading the play

Posted by  David Christiansen —May 27, 2016
Filed in Insight, Selling

Knowing who you’re talking to, their motivations, what’s happening with their company is called Reading the Play. Learn about this sales skill here:

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Musings on leadership and engagement that you can apply

Posted by  David Green —May 24, 2016
Filed in Leadership Posts

Leadership centres on engagement – not the kind measured in surveys, but when two people really meet each other. Honest talk and stories are vital.

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Why you must complete that shitty first draft, and fast

Posted by  Mark Schenk —May 18, 2016
Filed in Communication

When preparing a story or a pitch remember the principle of the shitty first draft. Embrace it as this is the first step to where the real rewards lie.

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Tips for writing winning award submissions

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —May 17, 2016
Filed in Insight

In writing a submission for an award, you need to make your entry memorable and meaningful to the judges. Learn how to bring your submission to life here.

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Effective leadership skills to achieve the impossible

Posted by  David Green —May 10, 2016
Filed in Leadership Posts

Overcoming obstacles and achieving success with projects will almost always come down to effective leadership. Read how this influences the outcomes here:

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Keeping oral stories oral for better strategy

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —April 29, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling, Strategy

When you develop a strategy story, moving from oral stories to written stories can have a negative impact on their effectiveness. Find out why here:

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Why good storytellers are more attractive

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —April 29, 2016
Filed in Insight

According to a pair of American researchers, good storytellers really are more attractive. Take a look at their findings here:

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