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The power of plain language when communicating strategy
Most leaders really struggle to use plain language, especially when it comes to communicating something like strategy. Here at Anecdote we specialise in oral storytelling, …
Read MoreWhen not to tell a detailed, emotional and human story
Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death globally. *1 On top of well-established risk factors for suicide (e.g. depression, previous suicide attempts, negative …
Read MoreBoston – Storytelling for business leaders workshop – 5th June, 2012
It’s just over two weeks until I will be running our ‘Storytelling for Business Leaders’ workshop in Boston, MA. Really looking forward to my time …
Read MoreStory quote of the week
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Read MoreLetting a story do the work
Shawn and I have spent the last couple of days working with a client helping them create their strategic story down in the Mornington Peninsula. …
Read MoreVenue announced – The Harvard Club of Boston
We can now confirm the venue for our ‘Storytelling for Business Leaders’ workshops in Boston, on the 5th June, is the Harvard Club of Boston. …
Read MoreTriggering stories and action through competition
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Employee Engagement, Leadership Posts
When asked for the secret of his success in the steel industry, American industrialist Charles Schwab (1862-1939) always talked about using praise, not criticism, giving …
Read MoreStory triggering – reinforcing beliefs
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Communication, Leadership Posts
I did a blog post in February about reconnecting with an old friend of mine, and how she is one of the most gifted storytellers …
Read MoreAn “I’m like you story”
One of the story types we believe you need to be able to tell is the “I’m like you story”. This is a story you …
Read MoreStorytelling for business leaders workshop – Boston, MA
I am very pleased to announce that I will be running one of our ‘Storytelling for Business Leaders’ workshops in Boston, MA on the 5th …
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