Category: Business
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Strategy vs. Systems – Articulating a WHY that Guides Your Build
Many thanks to Kyler Cheatham – Chief Performance Officer at The Confluential – for such a fun, engaging and wide-ranging conversation about the critical nature of stories and storytelling when engaged in transformation projects. Often an afterthought, we discuss how crafting and sharing the right “why” story for your digital transfomation / implementation project is Read more
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The Power of Stories, Teamwork and Kindness
Many, many thanks to Radio Maine with Dr. Lisa Belisle for such a fun and wide-ranging conversation about the incredible power of stories and teamwork, the nature of leadership, and the importance of kindness. Lisa herself leads by example, embracing curiosity, listening actively, and connecting deeply. Check it out for yourself! Read more
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One Golden Nugget Podcast
Many thanks to Steven Foster and the One Golden Nugget podcast for inviting me in and allowing me to share my own nugget of wisdom. You can click here to open Spotify to listen – it is short and to the point (just under a minute). While there, check out some of the other amazing Read more
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I Hate Steven Singer: Improv Principles for Successful Business Storytelling
I Hate Steven Singer. Why? Honestly, I wasn’t sure. Growing up I just saw these huge black billboards with white lettering all around the Philadelphia area. Each one said the same thing: “I Hate Steven Singer” – and nothing else. No QR code, no explanation, no URL, nothing. Just, “I Hate Steven Singer”. Intrigued, I Read more
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Stories: Your Most Effective Tool
It’s 9:00am, Vegas time. The ballroom is filled beyond capacity but you wrapped up your networking breakfast early so you would be sure to get a seat. You carefully sip coffee almost warm enough to be hot so it doesn’t drip on your pants – the conference just started, after all, and you didn’t pack Read more
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What Chappell Roan Can Teach Us About Business Growth
If, like me, you are over a certain age, then you may well not have heard of the singer who goes by Chappell Roan. I certainly had not, until introduced to her fun and infectious songs by my daughter earlier this summer. One of my favorites is entitled, “Pink Pony Club” which tells the story Read more
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We Are All Amazing Storytellers
“Storytelling is essential. If you’re trying to engage, influence, teach, or inspire others, you should be telling or listening to a story, and encouraging others to tell a story with you.”1 I think most people would agree with this premise – that storytelling is a powerful way to share information and connect with others – Read more
