Posts Tagged ‘Perspective’

The Story Matrix: Three Zucchini Stories, Countless Meanings

Posted by  Amanda Marko —September 11, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling

Finding stories to tell is only part of the challenge for an effective communicator. This 3-part story demonstrates how one story can provide many insights.

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Why don’t people believe you are telling the truth?

Posted by  Mark Schenk —July 14, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling

If you assert something as a fact less than half of the people listening will believe you. How do you make sure people know you are telling the truth?

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How to counter half-truths and lies with a better story

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —June 12, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling, Selling

A knee jerk reaction to counter half-truths and lies is to set everyone straight with the facts. This is the worst approach. See why and what to do instead.

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Knowing when to find a strategic narrative

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 17, 2015
Filed in Strategy

Over time competing stories can emerge across an organisation. How will developing a strategic narrative that makes sense to everyone help?

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John F. Kennedy and the French Revolution

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —June 16, 2007
Filed in Anecdotes, Fun

I heard this anecdote last week. John Kennedy was meeting the Premier of China and during some initial small talk Kennedy asked the Premier what …

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