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A lesson in storytelling from Oprah
Oprah Winfrey just gave a powerful speech at the 2018 Golden Globes. Much of the power was derived from the stories she told. Find out how this worked here.
Read MoreBuilding the storytelling habit this Christmas
Christmas offers a great opportunity to develop the storytelling habit. Shawn Callahan gives you some simple tips to help you get started.
Read MoreHow to reduce your story anxiety
We’re told we need to know our story—the story of our product, our program, the change we’re making, but no-one is showing us how. Find out at this event.
Read MoreOral storytelling techniques: how to finish your story
There are many ways to finish a story. Use these oral storytelling techniques and you might even hear your story being retold, the greatest of compliments.
Read MoreStorytelling with slides: meaning is inferred
When storytelling with slides to influence and persuade, think about the emotions you are conveying, then craft slides that amplify them. Here’s how.
Read MoreBook Review of Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
Filed in Collaboration, Communication, Culture, Employee Engagement
Full of stories about the operations General Stanley McChrystal’s task force conducted in Iraq, this book is great inspiration for change. Find out more.
Read MoreIn Praise of Shitty Storytelling
Perfect stories told perfectly are suspicious. Business people feel more comfortable with imperfect stories – here are some clear examples you can follow.
Read MoreStrategic storytelling: use stories to explain why
Sharing what triggered a change will make people more accepting of it. So when something changes, use this story pattern to explain what’s happening.
Read MoreThe Role of Storytelling in a Team of Teams
Companies have been quick to implement the ideas behind a Team of Teams, but to be frank it’s not easy. Here are some things to consider with this approach.
Read MoreBusiness Storytelling in Mexico and Latin America
Astrolab will be delivering our Storytelling For Sales program across Latin America. Learn how this came about, and meet the people delivering the program.
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