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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?

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.

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.

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

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 …

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.

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

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.

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 …

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. …