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The power of plain language when communicating strategy
Most leaders really struggle to use plain language, especially when it comes to communicating something like strategy. Here at Anecdote we specialise in oral storytelling, …
Read MoreTriggering stories and action through competition
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Employee Engagement, Leadership Posts
When asked for the secret of his success in the steel industry, American industrialist Charles Schwab (1862-1939) always talked about using praise, not criticism, giving …
Read MoreStory triggering – reinforcing beliefs
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Communication, Leadership Posts
I did a blog post in February about reconnecting with an old friend of mine, and how she is one of the most gifted storytellers …
Read More5 things that happen when you know your company’s strategy
You can only act strategically, day in, day out, if you know your company’s strategy. Here are five things that happen when you really do …
Read MoreHP’s CEO loses his job for want of a strategic story
It’s quite possible you’ll lose your job as CEO if you are unable to persuasively communicate your company’s strategy. Léo Apotheker, the recently fired CEO …
Read MoreThe tough side of business storytelling
Steve Jobs introduced iCloud at Apple’s WorldWide Developers Conference in June 2011 . iCloud is Apple’s ‘next big thing’. After explaining the iCloud concept, Steve …
Read MoreDifferent ways to envisage the future
Filed in Communication, Employee Engagement, Leadership Posts, Strategy
How do you get your people to think about what the future could be, in a way that inspires them and starts to spark action, …
Read MoreTom Peters on Stories and Leadership
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Read MoreEmployee engagement – good intentions are not enough
My engineering friends would say it like this … good intentions are a necessary but insufficient condition for success. In my working life I have …
Read MoreExploring employee engagement
We have been using narrative approaches for many years to help organisations with employee engagement. This 4 minute youtube video gives some insights into some …
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