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When it comes to communicating strategy, leaders are the channel
About 10 years ago, we started working with organisations to convert their strategies into strategy stories. It was clear right from the start that creating …
Read MoreThe state of storytelling in 2016 – insights from the ATD2016 conference
In mid-May I was in Denver for the ATD 2016 conference. It was a huge affair and there were about 11,000 participants, many from overseas. …
Read MorePractice storytelling like a Grizzly
Storytelling is a powerful business tool. It’s available to everyone. All you need is a little knowledge, a few new habits and some practice. We …
Read MoreWhy you must complete that shitty first draft, and fast
In late 2014 I went to Dubai to run a three-day story session with 40 salespeople. Over the first two days we practised the core …
Read MoreWhy telling stories will get your idea across
There aren’t many certainties in professional life, but one is that when it comes to persuading someone, making an assertion or giving an opinion runs …
Read MoreStorytelling for Sales is growing
In June last year we released the Storytelling for Sales™ program and have been delivering it in Australia and the US. One of the main …
Read MoreStorytelling for Leaders® program in Zurich
Anecdote is holding a public Storytelling for Leaders® program in Zurich on Friday 12th February 2016. Now in our 12th year, you can imagine that we …
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Anecdote
It’s that time of year again. As we slide headlong into the festive season, we’d like to say Merry Christmas to you all from everyone …
Read MoreProductivity Tips – Avoiding avoidable email mistakes
About 6 years ago, a participant in a leadership program explained how she had found her dream job and put in place a comprehensive plan …
Read MoreBusiness Storytelling: Natural talent or acquired skill?
At the start of our Storytelling for Leaders® programs, we always ask the question ‘who thinks they are a storyteller?’ Very few people raise their …
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