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Free webcast from the American Management Association features Paul Smith

August 9, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

Free webcast from the American Management Association discusses leadership through storytelling, based on the book Lead with a Story, by Paul Smith. As discussed in Kathy Hansen’s A Storied Career. Read more »

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Finding Inspiration in a Bowl of Corn Flakes

August 3, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

Finding Inspiration in a Bowl of Corn Flakes, and the story it created. An article published in the ABA Banking Journal, based on an excerpt from Lead with a Story. Read the full review »

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Lead with a Story makes top 5 leadership books for August in LeadershipNow.com blog

August 2, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

Lead with a Story makes top 5 leadership books for August in LeadershipNow.com blog Read the full review »

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Wharton Magazine: Book review for Lead with a Story

July 29, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

Book Review of Lead with a Story published in Wharton Magazine. Read the full review »

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Lead with a Story recommended for PR summer reading list

July 18, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

JT & Associates recommends Lead with a Story for public relations summer reading list. Read full story here.

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Using Storytelling in Business - Edge Online

July 6, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

My interview with London’s Edge Magazine ran today. I was honored to share the space with pioneering storytelling author, Annette Simmons. Read the entire article at Edge Online »

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Book Review: Tell 'em a story, or watch 'em snore

June 14, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

Book Review of Lead with a Story by Mallory Barbee, as published in the ABA Banking Journal. Read the full review »

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How NOT to Present to the CEO

April 16, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

I’ve had the opportunity to deliver a presentation to Procter & Gamble’s then-CEO, A.G. Lafley, four or five times in the decade he held that position. The first time was unforgettable. That day I learned a valuable lesson—the hard way—about how not to present to the CEO. I’d been given twenty minutes on the agenda…

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Top 10 Reasons Storytelling Works

April 16, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (2)

Why is storytelling is so effective? Below are ten of the most compelling reasons I’ve encountered.

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Storytelling at Work: An Illustration

April 16, 2012 by Paul Smith comments (0)

When Jayson Zoller was a student at the University of Central Florida, he studied communications. One of his favorite professors often conducted research projects with his students and then shared the results in future class lectures. In one such class, the professor described an unusual project working for a district judge. The assignment: investigate the…

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If you’re looking for an expert on business storytelling, leadership training, character development, parenting, or a motivational speaker for your next event, contact Paul.

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LEADERSHIP – storytelling, vision, accountability, change, presentations, customer service, culture, values, collaboration, diversity, inspiration, motivation, courage, coaching and feedback, problem solving, creativity, innovation, sales.

CHARACTER: ambition, open-mindedness, creativity, curiosity, integrity, self-reliance, grit, hard work, self-confidence, money, positive mental attitude, dealing with loss, kindness, patience, fairness and justice, humility, respect for others, friendship, forgiveness, gratitude, appreciation of beauty.

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