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I'll bet you're more likely to obey this sign because it explains WHY it's a rule in the first place. I was.
A great example of including the “why” at a natural hot spring in Yellowstone National Park. People are much more likely to obey a rule If they know why it’s a rule in the first place. And these are two great reasons.
Bullying: two success stories
“If you stand up to a bully, they’ll always back down” True? Or is that ill-advised in today’s more violent climate? Let’s look at how two youngsters responded to a tormentor on two continents and see if we can find some wisdom. Click here for the last of my 5-part series at cool-dads.com.
Sometimes being a good parent means pushing your kid off the boat
Thank you to my high school friend Kerri Whitfield for sharing her story. The plunge she took at the age of 12 forever changed the way she parents 30+ years later. Click here for the full article on cool-dads.com
FIX MY STORY? See how two simple changes take a business story from ho-hum to effective.
A new mentee of mine, Robert, recently asked if I could coach him on his storytelling. When I asked him to tell me something about himself, he shared the story below. Have a look, and then let’s diagnose. “Paul- The Inn and Spa at Loretto assigns Eastern New Mexico University the Acoma room, a room smaller than…
Is it ever OK to tell a story that isn’t true? Yes! Here's when and how. . .
The Tale of Three Researchers As former director of consumer research at Procter & Gamble, and a 20-year veteran of the company, I was often asked what makes the difference between a good consumer researcher, and a great one. I used to answer with a list of qualities of a great researcher: strong leader, great…
How to Create and Use Stories to Capture Buyers' Attention—An Interview with Paul Smith
Michelle Davidson at RainToday asks some great questions in this podcast about storytelling at work — especially the last one! Click here.
My interview with Inc. Magazine
Inc. Magazine’s Adam Bluestein wrote a great piece on corporate storytelling, including what to do when it gets out of control. See full story here.
ExpertAccess Radio on 55 KRC: My visit with Jay McKeever
Click here to listen to the 1 hour recording of the show that aired Sunday at 4pm on December 15, 2013 on WKRC in Cincinnati.