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He looks the part; knows all the right business jargon; can quote chapter-and-verse from all the best-known practitioners. But is it all empty ‘smart-talk’?

Read how Paul Costello uses story skills to counter negative stories and overcome racism in his work with government and non-profit agencies.

Where are some of your story-places – where stories gather to tell themselves? What props do you use to get the stories to flow? Find some ideas here.

In 2011 we launched TheStoryTest.com to help people develop their ability to spot stories. Now armed with 6 years of data, we present the insights here.

Always on the lookout for good note-taking systems, I’m currently trying out a paper-based approach called the Bullet Journal. Here are my thoughts so far.

Knowing who you’re talking to, their motivations, what’s happening with their company is called Reading the Play. Learn about this sales skill here:

In writing a submission for an award, you need to make your entry memorable and meaningful to the judges. Learn how to bring your submission to life here.

According to a pair of American researchers, good storytellers really are more attractive. Take a look at their findings here:

Find out how telling stories about the hassles you’re dealing with in an organisation is far more effective than simply offering a point of view.

Learn how to accelerate learning and create the conditions to foster insights plus much more in this workshop with renowned psychologist Gary Klein.