“Do as I say, not as I do.” If you’re a parent, you’re no stranger to this phrase. Maybe you told your child to stop eating the cookies out of the pantry—only to get busted later when your kid catches you sneaking a couple. We’re all fallible. But for anyone who aspires to be a …
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Think about a great story that you’ve heard recently. What are the parts of the story that really made an impression on you? Was it the subject matter? Delivery? Visual presentation? These are all important and valid parts of a great story. However, when it comes to hitting a home run with your storytelling, there …
A Leader Choose Vulnerability in a Moment of Change In Powered by Storytelling, Murray Nossel, Ph.D., documents over a series of chapters the story he developed with Craig Kostelic, Chief Business Officer, US Advertising Revenue and Head of Global Advertising Solutions at Condé Nast. He uses the story as a means to demonstrate the stages of …
Leaders can skillfully show vulnerability through storytelling Brave leadership, as well-documented in articles such as Margie Warrell’s, “Seven Hallmarks of Truly Courageous Leaders,” encompasses a broad array of situations in which risk-taking, self-trust, and forthrightness can be considered key attributes. Action-oriented bravery strengthens strategies and builds positive lore around a leader, one that fosters admiration …
At Narativ we teach personal storytelling. There are many different kinds of communication tools in business that provide a continuous flow of information requiring filtering, prioritizing, and so on. These may not be the ideal way to deliver important messages. An important message announced by the team leader, manager, or finance director is one where …
