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?
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!
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?
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.
