Archive for the ‘Anecdotes’ Category

Anecdotes are the pixels of your culture

Posted by  Mark Schenk —August 25, 2017
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Culture

Like the bulk of an iceberg hidden below the water, the stories shaping your culture may not be fully visible. What stories are shaping your organisation?

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How to Build Your Story Repertoire

Posted by  Indranil Chakraborty —August 17, 2017
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

There is nothing better than to be able to illustrate a point with a story, but how do you remember the right story when you need it? Try this process.

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Storytelling sales techniques: no story, no sale

Posted by  Tom Graves —February 17, 2017
Filed in Anecdotes, Selling

This post contrasts the price driven approach of souvenir-vendors vs storytelling sales techniques applied by a charity shop. The lesson? No story, no sale.

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Mix science and storytelling: tell stories about experiments

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —December 2, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Selling

With storytelling, some people say anecdotes are only a single instance of something happening. Learn how experiment stories can help with credibility.

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Storytelling in business and the effectiveness of ‘pizza’ meetings

Posted by  Stuart Reid —November 14, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

My involvement with storytelling in business started back in 1998, when I joined the UK Audit Commission as a researcher. At that time, the Audit …

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Set ground rules for workshops or presentations like a master

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —August 30, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

Learn how Billy Crystal sets the rules with his audiences – no phones and no recording. Try it when you next set ground rules for workshops / presentations.

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How do we prosper in a changing business environment?

Posted by  David Green —June 10, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Culture

In a constantly changing business environment, building high-quality working relationships is more important than ever. Find some food for thought here:

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The value of a pause in changing people’s minds

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 10, 2016
Filed in Anecdotes, Communication

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.

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Acts of leadership humanity: showing deep respect

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —December 18, 2014
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

Emil Zátopek was a giant of long distance running. His record still stands as the only person to win gold in the 5000 metre, the …

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Acts of leadership humanity – mistakes are not always failures

Posted by  Mark Schenk —October 14, 2014
Filed in Anecdotes, Leadership Posts

Shawn’s post last week got us sharing some of the great examples of small acts of leadership that demonstrate humanity and which make a difference. …

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