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Whoever tells the best story wins
In 2001, Annette Simmons published her book The Story Factor. I read it cover to cover and as I write this my dog-eared, tagged and …
Read MoreHow to deliver an effective business story
Twice in the past week I have been asked about our thoughts on presentation skills training as part of learning to be an effective storyteller… …
Read MoreOvercoming entrenched views using stories
We’re all rational beings, aren’t we? If I want to convince you of something, surely I just need the necessary facts or a convincing argument? …
Read MoreLeaders can trigger new stories
People watch the behaviour of leaders intensely, like they are on stage with a spotlight on them. This concentrated attention on leader behaviour can be …
Read MoreThe questions leaders need to ask
From many perspectives, the video below is a clear message to an unappreciative boss. “You don’t value me, I have no life balance…you are a …
Read MoreUnlock the power of storytelling by being specific
To really unlock the power of storytelling, you need to Be Specific with the stories that you tell. Last week I was working with a group of …
Read MoreStorytelling for Leaders – Sydney 28 November 2013
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be running our popular Storytelling for Leaders program in Sydney on Thursday 28th November 2013. The workshop gets rave …
Read MoreAre your leaders foxes or hedgehogs?
The media and business worlds love experts with strong opinions and the ability to explain them confidently and authoritatively. We hear them on TV and …
Read MoreDynamic tension and team success
Earlier this week Shawn sent me an email. “You must see Steve Jobs: The Lost interview. It’s available on iTunes” (its the movie, not the …
Read MoreDon’t send your strategic story to sea on the Titanic
We help lots of organisations turn their strategies into memorable and concrete strategic stories. In doing so, a key factor is ensuring its not a …
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