Paul Smith was nervous the first time he had to make a presentation to Proctor & Gamble CEO A. G. Lafley. His anxiety only increased when Lafley sat down with his back to the slide screen, and didn’t turn around…
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Becoming the Confident Raconteur
Guest post by Jeff Brunson Do you believe you have a story? As a leadership coach, I’ve built my life around helping individuals see their story. While the individuals with whom I work know they have a story, it simply…
Tagged with: Coaching, Jeff Brunson, leadership, storytelling
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Story
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Story
Does your business have a compelling future story to share?
As the new year begins, it’s time to ask about your future story. Call it a “vision story” if you like, because it will probably be more motivating and memorable than organizational mission and vision statements, which often sit on…
Tagged with: 2013, business strategy, Communication, future story, leadership, mission statement, new year resolution, resolution, StoryMining, vision statement
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Sales, Story
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Sales, Story
The Vulnerability Paradox
Stop and think of a blunder in your business or your personal life. Maybe it’s funny, embarrassing, or just plain dumb. What did you learn? Is there a situation in which you would ever be willing to share the story…
Tagged with: Communication, honesty, leadership, strength, vulnerability paradox, weakness
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Sales, Story
Posted in Communication, Leadership, Sales, Story
George Washington Told A Story Here
On President’s Day, school children often hear about George Washington’s wooden teeth, but his eyeglasses probably played a bigger role in the founding of America. In the winter of 1783, the Continental Army was on the brink of collapse. Though…
Tagged with: Communication, george washington, leadership, newburgh conspiracy, Story
Posted in Communication, Story
Posted in Communication, Story
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