Click here to see the full 1-hour interview on Youtube, as David and Paul talk about storytelling in organizations.
Month: November 2012
Washington Post: top 5 business books in November includes Lead with a Story
Nov. 29, 2012: The Washington Post lists top 5 business books based on sales rankings, reader reviews, and customer downloads. Click here for full story.
Lead with a Story Makes Top 20 Storytelling Books according to List.ly
The art of telling a story is a skill that if learned can be used not only in business but throughout your life. The books featured here are some of the top books on how to tell a story. Note: this list is a mix between business storytelling, novel writing, and screenwriting. This mix is…
Lead with a Story named one of top 25 business books of 2012!
From ExecRank: “There are over 11,000 Business Books published each year and only the best are given our executive seal of approval: the ExecRank Distinction Award.” Click here for full article.

Leadership series #8 -- Beating Matt Cooper: Lessons in motivation for modern day Conquistadors
by Paul Smith, author of Lead with a Story November 13, 2012 When Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortez landed in Mexico in 1519, he famously burned his ships. With no way home, his men were more motivated to accomplish their goal, which was to conquer and colonize the interior of Mexico. Cortez knew that with such…
Leadership story series #7: The best sales coach in your company probably works in the purchasing department
An invaluable lesson from a 41-year veteran of dealing with sales people. Click here.
Book review of Lead with a Story, from Dan Beaulieu
Book review from Dan Beaulieu as posted in PCB-007, THE industry magazine for electronics packaging. Click here.
Book review: Lead with a Story, from Craig Wortmann
Book review from University of Chicago professor, storytelling author, and founder of sales consultancy SalesEngine. Click here.
Storytelling in the Office? Yes!
From the winter issue of Storytelling Magazine, an excerpt from my book, Lead with a Story.