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Miklos Szilagyi's curator insight,
October 10, 2014 11:56 AM
Curation within curation... clever...:-)))
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
March 26, 10:51 AM
OMG, what a great article by writer Ella Saltmarshe on the power of storytelling for change.
She makes 3 frames for business stories: stories as light, stories as glue, and stories as web. When you frame stories like this, it becomes a lot easier to leverage them for any kind of change effort.
Saltmarshe goes into detail with the 3 frames so readers come away with a more in-depth understanding of how the 3 work. Within the 3 frames are additional subsets.
The article is published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, so you know the post has got substance. This is a powerful post you won't want to miss.
Daniel Watson's curator insight,
February 27, 11:17 PM
Creating content just for the sake of creating content, or simply sharing content created by others for the same purpose, will not see a high level of success in today's content marketing game. To be really successful in content marketing, you now need to be a good storyteller. There is an art to telling a great story in a business context, and this article provides five good tips, on how to do it right.
Juan Antonio Cantos's curator insight,
February 28, 4:34 AM
People have been using stories as a way to transfer knowledge. The practice had such a profound effect on us that, even today, we find it hard to turn away from story-driven content.
Penelope's curator insight,
March 1, 11:04 AM
When we learned to write in grade school, we were told to make sure our story has a beginning, middle, and end. The three-act structure. The technique still holds true today—from content marketing, to blogging to novels.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
February 14, 7:02 PM
These are eye-popping stats based on solid research about inspiring leaders. 70% of leaders think they are inspiring. 82% of employees think NOT.
OK, that means you, dear leader. The biggest mistake leaders make is that they think sharing an inspiring vision or story does the trick. Hardly.
So my recent blog post shares about what to do to close this disastrous gap. I discuss 5 ways to become more inspiring. Which do you need to focus on?
This review was published by Dr. Karen Dietz for her Tech Leaders curation: www.scoop.it/t/tech-leaders
Ron McIntyre's curator insight,
February 11, 8:44 AM
I agree that most of these should be abandoned but they are more for speakers than influence busting in business.
David Stapleton's curator insight,
February 15, 12:20 PM
As a leader, share it with your organizational development folks, but also understand it yourself so you can be more effective.
Nicolas Petitjean's curator insight,
January 31, 10:27 AM
Sense-making is such an important role for leaders - working on a connected and coherent narrative across the organisation is such an important part of that!
Ron McIntyre's curator insight,
February 4, 8:41 AM
Too many companies are ignoring this great tool for their culture.
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
November 30, 2017 7:46 PM
Here's a piece from Gartner that makes some good points about data storytelling.
But a lot of the author's points need a bit more clarification. I began to write a review, and it turned into a blog post. The link to the Gartner article is at the top of the post.
Here are the pieces I clarify:
Read my blog and then the article so you get the whole picture. Let's whip those data stories into shape to maximize your influence and impact.
This review was published by Dr. Karen Dietz for her Tech Leaders curation: www.scoop.it/t/tech-leaders |
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Chong Jiaxuan's comment,
March 13, 10:09 AM
According to Odean, success depends on whether you are able to persuade people to join you in your cause to create new and revolutionary things. I feel that this is true. Someone might have an extremely innovative idea, but no words to express himself. People would most likely scratch their heads in confusion by what this person says. However, another person may have a dumb idea, but package the idea so nicely that others think the idea is amazing. Although persuasion is such an important skill, schools do not educate students on how to be persuasive concisely. Instead, schools teach students to use windy evidences to strengthen their point. Using lengthy evidences will just confuse others and make them question you more. I feel that schools should also give some insights on how to have better speaking skills in order to persuade people easily. Such knowledge proves to be more useful for students when they grow up.
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
March 19, 1:26 PM
Good golly -- what a comprehensive article about how to effectively influence and persuade! And all the points are right on.
I really like the distinction between System 1 and System 2 thinking based on neuroscience. To influence, use System 1, which is storytelling.
But wait -- there's more! The author does a deep dive into all facets of persuasion/influence, including elements like Anchoring, Representation, Coherence, and Framing. Your business stories -- when positioned well -- will do all of these for you. That's the good news. It's not as complicated as you think.
Run, don't walk, to read this article. There's tons of good actionable advice here.
English Jeffrey's curator insight,
March 25, 8:38 PM
Understanding how the brain processes information to make decisions may influence the way you present information about your business.
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
February 15, 4:45 PM
Our abilities to cooperate put us ahead of every other species. Being able to share stories that foster cooperation (instead of division like we are so fond of today in politics) is one of the essential ingredients in building cooperation. Cooperation balances our competitive drive, which is critical for tech cultures to provide ongoing value.
This is a great post that will brighten your day. The research is fascinating. The conclusions compelling.
The last line in the article sums it all up: "In the end, what stands out more is our exceptional capacity for generosity and mutual trust, those moments in which we act like no species that has ever come before us."
This review was published by Dr. Karen Dietz for her Tech Leaders curation: www.scoop.it/t/tech-leaders
Dr. Madelyn Blair's curator insight,
February 15, 5:27 PM
This is a remarkable exploration of how humans might have developed cooperation. Read it to the end as he lays out how we humans domesticated ourselves. Fascinating.
Ron McIntyre's curator insight,
February 11, 8:41 AM
Totally agree with these insights. Many in leadership are deluded.
Chuck Bartok's curator insight,
February 22, 10:54 AM
One thing that seems to be devoid of the halls of Business Management Academe is little focus on the Golden Rule. There truly is no entitlement mindset in management. A successful manager learns early on the input from their employees and active listening and applying an action to suggestions is an easier journey to success. The Golden Rule applies so perfectly.
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
January 29, 9:54 AM
What a sorry state of affairs for leaders and organizations. The original title of this post is targeted to content marketers and CMOs. But when you read the post, you see it's really an indictment on storytelling and leadership for the entire organization, not just marketing!
And frankly, it follows my experience over the last 20 years. Tons of companies and leaders tout their storytelling. But it looks -- according to this article -- on all talk and little action. And they've got the research to prove it.
Why is storytelling not being adopted by organizations -- even though it is the one skill that can remedy at least 5 critical areas in business? As the research says, it's because:
That is so accurate!
Want results in technology leadership, employee engagement, an inspiring vision that people believe in, a Teflon culture, and incredible leadership? Then up your storytelling game and quit fooling around.
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it.
Dr. Karen Dietz's curator insight,
December 4, 2017 2:13 PM
What a great short post or 3.5 minute audio file to listen to! It shares some of the latest research out of Harvard about the value of asking questions in conversation. In other words, if you are curious about someone and want to connect, ask them questions. It leads to more meaningful follow up conversations.
Great to know for leaders expanding executive presence, building trust, deepening relationships, being more influential, and acquiring better information before making a decision.
One sided conversations are discussed (avoid those!), and what happened when people responded to the question, "Will asking questions make you more likeable?" The answer is surprising.
In my communication and influence work, I call this mastering the Art Of The Question. All questions are not created equal. Information questions are OK, but are best used for warming up the conversation. Abandon them quickly to ask deeper, more meaningful reflective questions like (these are just a few):
In workshops I demonstrate the power of these reflective questions over information questions for connection and better decision making. Works like a charm every time.
Try asking questions next time you are in a conversation or meet someone new. You'll be glad you did.
This review was published by Dr. Karen Dietz for her Tech Leaders curation: www.scoop.it/t/tech-leaders
Dr. Madelyn Blair's curator insight,
December 4, 2017 3:59 PM
There are so many reasons why asking questions are important in your life. Here is another great reason
Mariapia Alloggio - consulente 's curator insight,
March 6, 3:47 PM
Ci piacciono le persone che ci fanno domande ma spesso non ci ricordiamo di restituire il favore. Ed è un'abilità che è utile imparare, le domande sono una dichiarazione di interesse a sapere di più e un implicita dichiarazione di stima perche si vuole sapere cosa ne pensano le altre persone.
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Jose Luis Yañez's curator insight,
November 30, 2017 4:18 AM
Leadership From The Inside Out: The Essential Role Of Story Mastery
Nevermore Sithole's curator insight,
December 4, 2017 7:43 AM
Leadership From The Inside Out: The Essential Role Of Story Mastery
Ron McIntyre's curator insight,
February 11, 8:47 AM
Story telling is most effective when it is truthful, authentic and compassionate about the affect on others as well as the company. Too many times story telling is taught as a form of manipulation and that is the furthest from what it is all about.
Ivon Prefontaine, PhD's curator insight,
November 22, 2017 4:07 PM
People relate to each other's stories, so it is essential to tell them.
Ian Berry's curator insight,
November 23, 2017 4:41 PM
I think people relate most of all to stories the feel and see themselves in
David Stapleton's curator insight,
February 15, 12:22 PM
Empathy can make or break relationships. It is a skill, which can reap many benefits in both your personal life and work place. These 5 simple habits will help you to grow your empathy muscle.
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Well here is a fab post that summarizes biz storytelling into 3 points of view so you can grow your business. If you need a refresher or just some inspiration as 2013 unfolds, you will enjoy this article.
The author Paul Jun sums it up the process of crafting biz stories into results as follows:
Now there are actually 4 parts to Jun's post, not 3. The last one is 'practice'. You get better over time at crafting and sharing your stories. So keep practicing!
As Jun says at the end, "Remind yourself of two things: You can either write content that is dry, safe, and has no personality, or you can write something daring and transparent — something that will shake the floor beneath your reader’s feet. You have this power within you. All you need to do is use it."
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling atwww.scoop.it/t/just-story-it