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Conversational Yellow Lights

April 27th, 2011 · Comments Off

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In 2009, I wrote two blog posts related to types of conversations that can expand and enhance our communication effectiveness:

Five Powerful Conversation Strategies to Add to Your Talking Toolbox

A Sixth Conversation Strategy to Add to Your Talking Toolbox

Eric Klein of Dharma Consulting  wrote a terrific post that extends this discussion. He  reminds us that we need to be mindful and present in the moment when we’re in conversation with someone (or a group of someones) and adjust accordingly. Check out his 4/13/11 post  Are You Paying Attention to the Yellow Lights?

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Bringing Data to Life: Visual Storytelling

April 27th, 2011 · Comments Off

A friend sent me a link to this video and I thought it was a great example of bringing data to life. Numbers alone can put your audience to sleep, but using elements of effective storytelling, along with some great visuals, can help you engage your audience in the context and meaning behind the numbers. Enjoy!

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Fall 2010 Applied Storytelling Workshops

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The Story Matrix for Leaders: Using Stories to Inspire, Influence, Teach and Persuade
October 15, 2010
In the fast-moving and complex world in which we live and work, it seems as if we all too often communicate on the run. With a lot to say and little time to say it, we relay our messages in bullet point form. As the speed and volume of information that comes our way increases with each new technological trend, how can we make our most important messages stand out from the crowd?

For more information or to register, visit:  http://thestorymatrixforleaders101510.eventbrite.com.

Crafting a New Story: A Storytelling Workshop for Career Transition
November 12, 2010
In times of transition, the stories we tell ourselves and others are powerful indicators of who we are, where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Stories provide not only factual information, but an emotional element that connects us with our audience in a way that bullet points never can. Stories can help us to reframe our past, empower our present and create energy and enthusiasm as we live into a new version of our future.

For more information or to register,  visit:  http://craftinganewstory111210.eventbrite.com.

[tags] organizational storytelling, leadership, communication, story workshop, leadership communication, career transition [/tags]

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