Here’s an example of what a story looks like with and without dialogue. Which do you think is more effective? With dialogue Getting D&B’s books restated in six weeks left Sara feeling the high of success still early in her tenure as CFO. But that high was short-lived. Once a year, everyone at D&B completes…
Month: April 2016
Storytelling with data and starting your story with a mystery
The following is an example of both storytelling with data and a story that’s kicked off with a mystery — one of the most effective story starters you’ll find. IN THE SUMMER OF 2000, I worked in P&G’s diaper business, where we make and market the Pampers and Luvs brands. I was given a unique…
Recasting your audience into the story
An insightful Chinese proverb explains, “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand.” That’s the insight behind this technique to go beyond just storytelling, to actually creating events in people’s lives that they will remember for a long time, and probably tell stories about. Here’s an example: New pay and promotion…
Keeping it real: storytelling, metaphors, and concrete language
Here’s an example of combining storytelling, metaphors, and concrete language to create a powerfully effective combination. And it comes from one of the most talked-about U.S. law firms in the 1990s. Being a juror in a trial is a bit like being the scorekeeper at a basketball game without knowing the rules. Do free throws…
5 Steps to more effective feedback
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_053.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/LWAS_053.mp3Podcast (lead-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSI never considered myself an especially gifted manager of people. But every once in awhile I did something right. This week’s story is about one of those days a few years ago. I had a project…
Write down what you learn
Learning new things as you go along the lines of developing your own business is a natural thing. As true as that statement is.
Battling obesity and anorexia: one girl's personal struggle
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_051.mp3Podcast (parenting-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS If you were to meet Fadia Perez today, you’d describe her as nothing short of stunning. She’s tall and lean, with high cheekbones, a figure that most women would envy, shiny jet-black hair, and a magazine-quality smile. Not surprisingly, she’s been encouraged many times…
Network horizontally
While keeping up a communication routine as expansive as possible is crucial, it’s not always about getting to know people vertically. Learning who your colleagues at your level are is so…
Manage energy, not time
Scheduling your business management time properly is crucial. Still, the main thing that everyone’s missing here is all about the fact that managing your energy is so much more effective than…