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Unique opportunity to learn from Gary Klein in Melbourne

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 23, 2016
Filed in Events, Insight

Learn how to accelerate learning and create the conditions to foster insights plus much more in this workshop with renowned psychologist Gary Klein.

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The value of a pause in changing people’s minds

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 10, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Communication

We are often too quick to respond. But if your aim is to persuade then the use of a pause could be vital in changing people’s minds. Learn how here.

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Tyrion’s Persuasive language in this Game of Thrones Passage Puts Ted Talks to Shame

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 4, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

Even if you’re not a Game of Thrones fan, Tyrion’s sales pitch to Daenerys is sheer genius and a case study in persuasive language. Learn why in this post.

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Keeping to the point with your business storytelling

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 23, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling

A business story is not a business story unless it has a point. And not only do you need a point but keeping to the point is just as important.

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Why leaders need good storytelling skills – Part 2

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 16, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling

Mastering good storytelling skills is a must for leaders to communicate strategy and engage people. Here are 4 ways to put stories to work.

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Why Leaders Need Good Storytelling Skills – Part 1

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 9, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling

Chapter 1 from the upcoming book, Putting Stories to Work by Shawn Callahan. Find out where storytelling skills can really make a difference.

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Explaining complex ideas with stories

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 3, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling

Oscar nominated movie The Big Short uses some very interesting story techniques when explaining complex ideas. There are some important lessons here:

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Sharing stories so they can be retold

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

Shawn Callahan talks about Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, his own book Putting Stories to Work and why he tells stories that are easy to retell.

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Mastering business storytelling with 4 vital disciplines

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —January 26, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling

The process of mastering business storytelling has four vital disciplines: discover, remember, share, refresh. Find out more about this process here:

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Putting Stories to Work – Mastering Business Storytelling – Introduction

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —January 12, 2016
Filed in Business storytelling, News

Here is a practical guide for leaders to developing and maintaining your business storytelling skills from the foundations to mastery. Find out more here:

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