Communication Storytelling

Story isn't just one way to persuade. It's the way. It's built into the architecture of the brain, and has been since early humans gathered around the camp fire, trying to figure out how to outsmart the lion next door. In Story or Die, story coach Lisa Cron sets out to decode the power of story, first by examining how the brain processes information, translates it into narrative, and then guards it as if your life depends on it.

The Power of Storytelling: How Personal Narratives Can Open Doors to Connections explores the timeless art of storytelling as a powerful tool to foster relationships, create emotional bonds, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether in business, personal life, or creative endeavours, our stories are the key to building trust, inspiring action, and forging deeper connections with others.

In today’s fast-paced environment, the speed at which communication travels and the resounding calls for police accountability demonstrate a need for purposeful communications embedded in a strategic mindset. When done right, strategic communication can increase transparency, build trust, and encourage active community participation. Chief Cook has distilled over thirty years of experience into timely lessons filled with practical solutions you can begin implementing right away.

Make Noise brings all the wisdom, advice, practical information, and big-picture thinking that any individual or business needs to make a successful podcast. He identifies core principles - such as create empathetically, i.e., think like the audience listens, and stay focused on what’s unique to you and what you have to say. He helps listeners come up with a “Ten Word Description” that will guide them throughout the creative process and then gets into how-tos - how to develop character, story, voice, and more.

Dr. Neal Nybo's "Public Speaking's Six Essential Laws to Overcome Fear, Engage Any Audience, and Deliver Extraordinary Presentations" is a comprehensive guide designed to transform anyone into a confident and compelling speaker, a "Fearless Speaker." The book lays out six fundamental laws: The Law of the Fearless Nobody: Anyone can become a great speaker. Confidence stems from thorough preparation, authentic connection, and a meaningful message, not inherent talent. It uses examples like Denzel Washington's character in The Equalizer and Po in Kung Fu Panda. The Law of Starting with Story: ...

Magnetic Conversation -- Mastering the Art of Conversation Unlock the secrets to captivating and meaningful interactions with Magnetic Conversation -- Mastering the Art of Conversation. This book is your essential guide to developing powerful communication skills, from active listening and reading nonverbal cues to building emotional intelligence and empathy. Discover how to engage others with confidence, ask insightful questions, and use positive body language to create instant rapport. Whether you want to excel in the workplace, deepen personal relationships, or simply become a more ...

The Persuasion Blueprint is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to become master persuaders. From understanding the psychology of persuasion to developing strong relationships, selling effectively, and mastering communication skills, this book covers every aspect of persuasive communication. With a focus on ethics, empathy, and authenticity, readers will learn how to influence others with integrity, create win-win outcomes, and drive positive change. Explore the power of storytelling, adapt to different contexts, and embrace ...

This is not your grandmother’s public speaking book (nothing against Grammy). Match the magic of storytelling with the science of cognition to conquer your public speaking obstacles, once and for all. With this 13-day, step-by-step guide, go from fearful to fearless, cautious to confident, uncertain to unlimited, all through the power of story. Become an undaunted, dynamic, and persuasive public speaker in just 13 days.

Public speaking is a process of telling stories to get a message across - if we think of it this way, then we only need to work on getting better at telling stories. We tell stories every day. We tell them to our friends, to our families, to our colleagues. We even tell them to strangers on the plane. If we learn to share our stories well, then people will have a positive association. As salespeople, we can link stories to our key points.

Transform the Way You Connect, Inspire, and Influence—One Story at a Time. Have you ever struggled to tell a story that truly captivates your audience? Maybe you’ve admired natural storytellers who effortlessly inspire a team, entertain a crowd, or make a lasting impression. The truth is, storytelling isn’t magic—it’s a skill anyone can learn. In Applied Storytelling, Victor Odåsnac introduces a Simple Formula—Desire + Conflict = Resolution—that makes storytelling easy, impactful, and accessible to all. Whether you’re leading a meeting, sharing a personal anecdote, or ...

Are you ready to take your consulting career to the next level? Look no further than this advanced consulting handbook for consultants! This comprehensive guide will provide you great insights and proven strategies to empower you to excel in the complex and dynamic world of consulting! In this book, you’ll discover the advanced communicaton and interpersonal skills you need to success! We’ll dive into advanced presentation skills, advanced facilitation techniques, executive presence and influence, storytelling for consulting, advanced negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, conflict...

"Writing is structure,” William Goldman said, but too often aspiring writers plunge into their work without grasping this fundamental principle. Story structure is one of the most important concepts for a writer to understand - and ironically, one of the least frequently taught. In this book, New York Times best-selling author William Bernhardt explains the elements that make stories work, using examples spanning from Gilgamesh to The Hunger Games.

It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are.

Improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie presents the first book to harness the creative power of improvisation exercises to help both aspiring and seasoned authors defeat writer's block and generate new ideas. Introducing the rules and techniques of improvisation as they apply to fiction writing, improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie addresses each major element of storytelling by applying writer's-block-busting games and inner-critic-quieting exercises to get the creative ideas flowing.

Stop Shouting. Start Connecting. "Finally, a great marketing book for charitable organizations. Brian Sooy brings clarity and structure to the challenge of branding a cause." —Marty Neumeier, The Brand Gap Tired of yelling into the void, hoping donors notice your mission? Raise Your Voice: A Cause Manifesto is your playbook to ditch the noise and craft a message that turns supporters into champions. StoryBrand Certified Guide and Brand Strategist Brian Sooy distills decades of expertise into bold, actionable strategies that help mission-driven leaders—like you—cut through the clutter....

Crafting Your Leadership Legacy is a bold, story-driven guide designed exclusively for visionary executives who understand that real leadership extends beyond titles and metrics—it lives in the legacy you leave behind. In a business landscape shaped by uncertainty and noise, your story becomes your most powerful asset. This book shows you how to shape, refine, and strategically share your leadership narrative in a way that inspires trust, drives innovation, and leaves a lasting impact. Blending insights from neuroscience, leadership psychology, and the persuasive techniques of Neuro-...

The most successful leaders are storytellers. By mastering business storytelling, they achieve extraordinary business results. As a modern-day leader, you know you should develop this skill, but you don't have the time to do this in an ad-hoc way. What you need is a practical, reliable method to follow, one that will allow your business to reap the benefits of storytelling as soon as possible. In Putting Stories to Work, Shawn Callahan gives you a clear process for mastering business storytelling. He demolishes the thinking that storytelling has no place at work.

When stories are used in business settings, we expect them to deliver more. We need stories to be remembered and repeated. That's a challenge. Using stories isn't as easy as it may seem, both in terms of shaping stories to align with business situations and telling stories that are compelling enough to repeat. In this audiobook, Sally solves both challenges by providing insights on the listener's perspective and concrete tools to shape storylines and stories that deliver impact.

Unleash the power of your words and transform the world with Public Speaking Unleashed! In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the skills, strategies, and mindset necessary to become a confident and compelling public speaker. From mastering the art of persuasion, storytelling, and rhetoric, to adapting to different speaking environments and audiences, to delivering successful virtual presentations and webinars, you'll learn how to captivate your audience and deliver a message that resonates. With actionable tips, real-world examples, and inspiring insights, Public Speaking Unleashed ...

Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success. Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche’s positive response to a good story.