Archive for the ‘Business storytelling’ Category

Recovering with grace

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —April 5, 2010
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Fun

Dave Bruebeck, the jazz virtuoso, once said “there is no mistake if you can resolve it.” I was reminded of this quote when Steve Hopkins …

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A beautifully told strategic story from ASICS

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 21, 2010
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Leadership Posts, Strategy

Every company wants to tell a compelling strategic story that conveys the essence of what they’re about. If it’s a success their customers and employees …

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Death, Sex and Children at Risk

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 19, 2010
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Communication

I’ve just found Garr Reynold’s recent post on stories and experience. He makes the good point that people remember stories because they convey emotions, which …

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Origins – Asia Pacific Business Narrative Conference 2010 – Call for Case Studies

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 11, 2010
Filed in Business storytelling, News

part of The Singapore International Storytelling Festival 6-8 September, Singapore Call for Case Studies In early 2009 we (Patrick Lambe and I) wanted to see …

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Research shows that stories create personal motivation and increase productivity

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 11, 2010
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

The second Tuesday of every second month the Strathmore Unicorns Junior Basketball Club’s committee meets. I’m the club Secretary and last Tuesday we were discussing …

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TheStoryTest Results

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 8, 2010
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

Congratulations on doing TheStoryTest—and if you haven’t done it, reading this blog post now is tantamount to cheating—shame on you 🙂 Here are the quick …

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Strategy alignment and execution consultants: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney Australia

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 24, 2010
Filed in Business storytelling, Leadership Posts, Strategy

Anecdote helps you harness the natural power of stories to bring your strategy to life. We help you tell your strategic story and then engage …

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Business storytelling consultants: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney Australia

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 24, 2010
Filed in Business storytelling, News

Anecdote helps you harness the natural power of stories to bring your strategy to life. We help you tell your strategic story and then engage …

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Book review: Switch—How to Change Things When Change is Hard

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 18, 2010
Filed in Business storytelling

It was going to be difficult to surpass their last book, Made to Stick, where they showed us that people wont pay attention unless our …

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Some tips for capturing stories on video

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —February 17, 2010
Filed in Business storytelling

A few nights ago I watch Changeling starring Angelina Jolie. It’s directed by Clint Eastwood (has he ever directed a dud movie?) and I was …

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