Business Storytelling

What stories do you need to tell, and how do you tell them? Stories That Stick provides a clear framework of ideals and a concise set of actions for you to take complete control of your own story, utilizing the principles behind the world’s most effective business storytelling strategies...

A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small).

The Art and Science of Executive Storytelling: How Strategic Storytelling Inspires Trust, Elevates Leadership, and Drives Business Growth. In a world driven by data and saturated with information, stories are what truly move people. Transform ordinary communication into extraordinary influence. Apply neuroscience to engage, persuade, and inspire. Build trust and loyalty through authentic vulnerability. Adapt your stories across platforms—from boardrooms to digital media. Leave a legacy that extends far beyond your metrics. In The Art and Science of Executive Storytelling, author and ...

This revised and updated edition of the best-selling book A Leader's Guide to Storytelling shows how storytelling is one of the few ways to handle the most important and difficult challenges of leadership: sparking action, getting people to work together, and leading people into the future. Using myriad illustrative examples and filled with how-to techniques, this book clearly explains how you can learn to tell the right story at the right time.

Storytelling is mission-critical to the advancement of our careers and our businesses. In this book, you'll learn how to create compelling presentations, write persuasive reports, and convey important messages in meetings with stories that capture the attention of your audiences.

A guide to crafting unforgettable, attention-grabbing business communications – from speeches and letters to business plans - using stories from the world's top business leaders. The world's foremost business leaders are also great storytellers. For example, industry titan Jack Welch has told how his mother instilled enough tough love and confidence in him to overcome the fact that he was the shortest kid in his class and had a severe stutter.

How do you unleash the full potential of your brand, captivate your audience, and craft a compelling narrative that resonates? Imagine pouring your heart and soul into your business, only to struggle to stand out amidst a very crowded marketplace. Your audience feels out of reach, and you can’t help but feel that your brand lacks that magnetic pull that will turn casual observers into devoted customers. In an ever-evolving business landscape, it’s never been more crucial to connect with your audience and have a firm grasp of fundamental marketing principles. It’s time to create a ...

Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory but made accessible through numerous real-world examples - ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation.

The concept of using storytelling in personal and business applications is not new. The idea of using stories in our daily lives is embedded into the human condition. People are instinctively drawn to hearing stories and telling stories. This is certainly not the first book on storytelling or even the first book on storytelling in business and other situations. However, many of the books on storytelling concentrate on making the case for using stories in business and everyday situations. As the title implies, this book takes a more practical approach to storytelling. The book focuses on the...

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life. Study after study confirms that stories have unparalleled power to break down walls, build trust, and influence people to act. More than facts and data alone, stories are fundamental to capturing and expressing our ideas, wishes, and beliefs and getting the results we want.

Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension, or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals.

In today's connection economy, the most successful leaders inspire their people with purpose and meaning. Powerful corporate storytelling can mobilise people around an organisational objective in a way that a focus on market share never will. Be it a digital transformation or a diversity and inclusion initiative, corporate change needs the support of the people in that organisation in order to stick. Yet, while all stories can move people to take action, storytelling isn't a one size fits all.

Telling stories is as old as language itself. Before humans learned how to write, the only way to communicate was through telling stories. In today's world, most of us regard ourselves as bad storytellers. What happened? Telling great stories is a skilled art. Almost anyone can become a first-class storyteller, and you can learn the secrets.

Did you ever wish you could tell a story that leaves others spellbound? Storytelling teacher and champion Margot Leitman will show you how! With a fun, irreverent, and infographic approach, this guide breaks a story into concrete components with ways to improve content, structure, emotional impact, and delivery through personal anecdotes, relatable examples, and practical exercises.

Introducing The Art of Storytelling, an essential guide for anyone looking to hone their writing skills and craft compelling stories that leave a lasting impact. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that will help you take your storytelling to the next level. Chapter by chapter, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation for your story, create vivid settings that transport your reader to another world, and develop characters that feel real and engaging. You'll explore different perspectives and techniques for...

Use this guide to storytelling as a sturdy foundation to change how you use stories. You can build solid stories to support your goals in business and life. The provided examples are from some of the world's greatest speakers, storytellers, with advice from leading experts. From best-selling authors to generation-changing motivational speakers, this audiobook covers all the fundamentals of outstanding storytelling. It will help you deliver stories to audiences that will leave them personally affected and motivated.

Si estamos compartiendo una oportunidad de negocio con un nuevo prospecto, orientando a un equipo de trabajo o aconsejando a un hijo, nuestro objetivo no es solo informar. Cuando comunicamos cualquier tipo de información—llámalo propuesta, plan, consejo, proyecto o enseñanza—nuestra intención es motivar a otros a actuar; queremos enseñar, influir y persuadir. Descubre cómo crear y contar tus propias historias, ya sea que lo hagas para construir negocios o para establecer puentes de comunicación con quienes te rodean.

I studied over 200 of the best TED talks. I broke each TED talk down in terms of structure, message, and delivery. Here's what I discovered: After studying over 200 TED talks, the one commonality among all the great TED talks is that they contain stories. Discover the 23 storytelling secrets of the best TED talks! In this short, but powerful, guide you're going to learn how to use stories to make your presentations engaging and entertaining.

Updates to the 3rd edition This improved and updated edition adds three substantive updates. First, a new Chapter 6 presents additional case studies that illustrate complete end-to-end workflows—from data collection to final story—so readers can see the principles applied in real settings. Second, the bias chapter has been reorganised and extended with recent research on confirmation, selection. Third, short “AI Tip” call-outs show when and how current language-model tools can speed up tasks such as draft phrasing or exploratory chartingAdopted by universities and business schools ...

Master Conversations, Connect Effortlessly, and Build Lasting Relationships Are you tired of awkward silences and superficial conversations? Do you struggle to make a memorable impression at networking events or social gatherings? The Art of Better Small Talk is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of conversation, helping you transform mundane interactions into meaningful connections. Unlock the Secrets of Engaging Conversation In this compelling book, you'll learn the skills and techniques necessary to become a confident, charming, and engaging conversationalist. Whether you're an ...