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Narrative Threads – How to craft and tell strategy stories
Narrative threads are a great way to explain why your company made its strategic choices, creating conversational stories that everyone can appreciate.
Read MoreA strategy story does more than communicate your strategy
Sometimes the best way to get everyone on the same page is with a good story. Join Shawn as he explores why a good strategy story is essential for business.
Read MoreUnited Breaks Guitars and Business Storytelling
Do you remember Dave Carroll’s 2009 YouTube sensation, United Breaks Guitars? Well, Dave got in touch with us about business storytelling, details here.
Read MoreThe best sellers use story-triggering
When selling, think about the stories you are triggering for your prospects. Create situations that are remarkable, just like this car salesperson did.
Read MoreWhy you should avoid having text on your slides when you are talking
Find out the biggest mistake presenters make when using PowerPoint slides. You might be putting your efforts into the wrong thing.
Read MoreNever let a good story get in the way of the truth
Sometimes, an completely incorrect story can become universally believed. This post looks at a surprising case and offers a solution.
Read MoreHow to use storytelling for deeply analytic and scientific communities
Read a step by step process for mastering the art of effective business storytelling for technical, analytic and scientific communities here.
Read MoreLearn how to use storytelling to change company culture
Anecdote will be in Silicon Valley this December to deliver two storytelling programs, Storytelling for Sales and Story-powered Culture Change. Learn more.
Read MoreStory-powered Retail Conversations for Luxury Brands
For luxury brands, where a major goal is to conjure a dream and create meaningful experiences, storytelling is an essential technique. Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreHow to build fast rapport with a connection story
As a leader, people want to know what you stand for, but how do you get that across quickly? Simple: share a story that illustrates your character.
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