The best sellers use story-triggering

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —April 4, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Selling

When selling, think about the stories you are triggering for your prospects. Create situations that are remarkable, just like this car salesperson did.

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Why you should avoid having text on your slides when you are talking

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 29, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

Find out the biggest mistake presenters make when using PowerPoint slides. You might be putting your efforts into the wrong thing.

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Five lessons on how to be a great presenter

Posted by  Mark Schenk —March 28, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication, Events

Here are five things we can learn from author Patrick Lencioni that can help make our presentations more memorable, engaging and impactful.

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Never let a good story get in the way of the truth

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 4, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling

Sometimes, an completely incorrect story can become universally believed. This post looks at a surprising case and offers a solution.

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How to use storytelling for deeply analytic and scientific communities

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —January 23, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

Read a step by step process for mastering the art of effective business storytelling for technical, analytic and scientific communities here.

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Learn how to use storytelling to change company culture

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —October 30, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Culture

Anecdote will be in Silicon Valley this December to deliver two storytelling programs, Storytelling for Sales and Story-powered Culture Change. Learn more.

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Story-powered Retail Conversations for Luxury Brands

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —October 26, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Selling

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.

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Changing people’s minds – how to turn ‘no’ into ‘yes’

Posted by  Mark Schenk —October 23, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Leadership Posts

Changing people’s minds can be tough, especially when they have strongly entrenched views. It turns out that story is a powerful weapon and here’s why.

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How to build fast rapport with a connection story

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —October 15, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication

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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What Makes a Compelling Story? Here are 6 Key Elements

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —September 19, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling

What makes a compelling story? Why do some stories work while others don’t? Shawn Callahan has shortlisted six common factors every good story possesses.

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