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The Story Matrix: Three Zucchini Stories, Countless Meanings

Posted by  Amanda Marko —September 11, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling

Finding stories to tell is only part of the challenge for an effective communicator. This 3-part story demonstrates how one story can provide many insights.

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A prescription for influence: The two story solution for change

Posted by  Amanda Marko —January 23, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

A negative story can be attention grabbing. Here is a method to take this advantage and create a positive result – the two story solution.

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Maximise your influence with powerful story techniques

Posted by  Amanda Marko —November 27, 2014
Filed in Business storytelling, Leadership Posts

There’s a way to lead more effectively from anywhere in the corporate hierarchy without the benefit of the positional authority that comes in the form …

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How to keep your stories on track

Posted by  Amanda Marko —June 30, 2014
Filed in Business storytelling

By Amanda Marko, an Anecdote Partner based in the USA One way to think of a good business story is as a roadmap that points listeners toward …

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Clarity stories are one of the things Government officials can do right

Posted by  Amanda Marko —June 2, 2014
Filed in Business storytelling, Strategy

By Amanda Marko, an Anecdote Partner based in the USA On the main convention floor of Madison Square Garden in New York City, thousands of …

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