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Take One Day – Building Collaborative Cultures
Take One Day 2016 is happening soon and this year it is all about Building Collaborative Cultures. Find out more about this event here:
Read MoreThe writing process for Putting Stories to Work
What was the writing process for Putting Stories to Work? Here are tips on research, making notes, writing tools and the process used.
Read MoreUnique opportunity to learn from Gary Klein in Melbourne
Learn how to accelerate learning and create the conditions to foster insights plus much more in this workshop with renowned psychologist Gary Klein.
Read MoreThe value of a pause in changing people’s minds
We are often too quick to respond. But if your aim is to persuade then the use of a pause could be vital in changing people’s minds. Learn how here.
Read MoreTyrion’s Persuasive language in this Game of Thrones Passage Puts Ted Talks to Shame
Even if you’re not a Game of Thrones fan, Tyrion’s sales pitch to Daenerys is sheer genius and a case study in persuasive language. Learn why in this post.
Read MoreKeeping to the point with your business storytelling
A business story is not a business story unless it has a point. And not only do you need a point but keeping to the point is just as important.
Read MoreWhy leaders need good storytelling skills – Part 2
Mastering good storytelling skills is a must for leaders to communicate strategy and engage people. Here are 4 ways to put stories to work.
Read MoreWhy Leaders Need Good Storytelling Skills – Part 1
Chapter 1 from the upcoming book, Putting Stories to Work by Shawn Callahan. Find out where storytelling skills can really make a difference.
Read MoreExplaining complex ideas with stories
Oscar nominated movie The Big Short uses some very interesting story techniques when explaining complex ideas. There are some important lessons here:
Read MoreSharing stories so they can be retold
Shawn Callahan talks about Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, his own book Putting Stories to Work and why he tells stories that are easy to retell.
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