Author: Jan M. VanSchuyver
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Describes ways to use puppets to introduce books, lead songs, and tell stories, and suggests group activities.
Everyday Business Storytelling
Author: Janine Kurnoff
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119704669
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A practical, easy-to-use guide to transform business communications into memorable narratives that drive conversations—and your career—forward In Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience, visual communication and storytelling experts Janine Kurnoff and Lee Lazarus leverage decades of experience helping executives at the world's top brands—including Colgage-Palmolive, Nestlé, T-Mobile, Medtronic and Meta—bring clarity and meaning to their business communications. Whether you're building a presentation, crafting a high-stakes email, or need to influence the conversation in your next meeting with an executive, or have to communicate with data, Everyday Business Storytelling offers an insightful exploration of how to develop compelling business narratives that meet diverse audience needs. You'll discover how to use a simple, repeatable framework to transform your ideas, data, and insights into an authentic, persuasive story. Within this professional development book, you'll also find clever data visualization and visual display techniques to help humanize your stories and build an audience connection, leading to improved presentation skills and better data literacy. Whether you're looking to enhance your executive presence, align teams, become an expert at converting data analysis into data insights, or want to communicate change and influence audiences, Everyday Business Storytelling is for you. Everyday Business Storytelling is an indispensable guide to making your communications stick in the minds of your audience and drive change. It enables you to display confidence and communicate with clarity regardless of how complex your message is. If you're a busy, talented businessperson looking for tactics to improve your executive presentations, one-pagers, emails, or virtual meetings, this communication book is for you.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119704669
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A practical, easy-to-use guide to transform business communications into memorable narratives that drive conversations—and your career—forward In Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience, visual communication and storytelling experts Janine Kurnoff and Lee Lazarus leverage decades of experience helping executives at the world's top brands—including Colgage-Palmolive, Nestlé, T-Mobile, Medtronic and Meta—bring clarity and meaning to their business communications. Whether you're building a presentation, crafting a high-stakes email, or need to influence the conversation in your next meeting with an executive, or have to communicate with data, Everyday Business Storytelling offers an insightful exploration of how to develop compelling business narratives that meet diverse audience needs. You'll discover how to use a simple, repeatable framework to transform your ideas, data, and insights into an authentic, persuasive story. Within this professional development book, you'll also find clever data visualization and visual display techniques to help humanize your stories and build an audience connection, leading to improved presentation skills and better data literacy. Whether you're looking to enhance your executive presence, align teams, become an expert at converting data analysis into data insights, or want to communicate change and influence audiences, Everyday Business Storytelling is for you. Everyday Business Storytelling is an indispensable guide to making your communications stick in the minds of your audience and drive change. It enables you to display confidence and communicate with clarity regardless of how complex your message is. If you're a busy, talented businessperson looking for tactics to improve your executive presentations, one-pagers, emails, or virtual meetings, this communication book is for you.
The Storytelling Method
Author: Matt Morris
Publisher: MGM Books
ISBN: 9781952964183
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Storytelling Is One Of The Greatest Skills A Person Can Have, Yet Only Few People Know How To Really Tell A Story. This storytelling method is a proven-to-work method. You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations to take literally anything that happened to you, make it sound intriguing, and completely capture the listener's attention. Have you ever tried to tell a story but it didn't turn out the way you wanted it to? This storytelling guide is a proven-to-work method. Thousands of reader swear by this unique method (read the reviews). You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations that leave an impact on the listener. Inside You Will Discover: The 10 Simple Steps To Making Any Story Powerful How To Easily Talk To Anyone The Secret Strategy That Master Storytellers Use How To Tell An Inspirational, Hilarious, or Scary Story That People Will Not Forget How To Break the Ice With A Neighbor, Co-Worker, or Someone Your Attracted To The 2 Best Ways To Begin A Story And Get The Listener Immediately Hooked! And Much, Much More! The author, Matt Morris has learned how to tell stories after mastering the art of storytelling from mentors such as John Truby, and Richard Maxwell. Now he's taken what works and turned it into a simple, easy to understand book that he calls the Storytelling Method. What Readers are Saying: "When first reading the title I was confused as to how story telling could benefit me. Shortly into reading the book, I learned many of the ways effective story telling be of help to me. Whether it's motivating employees, capturing the attention of a crush, going on a job interview of a highly-coveted job or educating others, the ability to tell compelling stories is a powerful quality. The book has an interactive approach that allows the reader to learning the basic components to an effective story. The book can be helpful to all types of people. People with all levels of social skills can apply the concepts of this book. If you're a gregarious person who want's a new approach to gain attention from others, or shy and have difficulty breaking the proverbial ice; this book has easy to use techniques. I can't stress how helpful this book was to me. It took me less than an hour to read, and as soon as I finished reading it I felt compelled to try out some of the techniques I learned. I noticed how engaged my audience was and was elated to see so many of them smiling. I gained a sense of self-confidence and respect among my peers. This is a must read book that will manifest your desire to communicate with many walks of life and easily capture their attention." Think of How Others Will See You Once You Really Know How To Tell A Story...
Publisher: MGM Books
ISBN: 9781952964183
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Storytelling Is One Of The Greatest Skills A Person Can Have, Yet Only Few People Know How To Really Tell A Story. This storytelling method is a proven-to-work method. You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations to take literally anything that happened to you, make it sound intriguing, and completely capture the listener's attention. Have you ever tried to tell a story but it didn't turn out the way you wanted it to? This storytelling guide is a proven-to-work method. Thousands of reader swear by this unique method (read the reviews). You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations that leave an impact on the listener. Inside You Will Discover: The 10 Simple Steps To Making Any Story Powerful How To Easily Talk To Anyone The Secret Strategy That Master Storytellers Use How To Tell An Inspirational, Hilarious, or Scary Story That People Will Not Forget How To Break the Ice With A Neighbor, Co-Worker, or Someone Your Attracted To The 2 Best Ways To Begin A Story And Get The Listener Immediately Hooked! And Much, Much More! The author, Matt Morris has learned how to tell stories after mastering the art of storytelling from mentors such as John Truby, and Richard Maxwell. Now he's taken what works and turned it into a simple, easy to understand book that he calls the Storytelling Method. What Readers are Saying: "When first reading the title I was confused as to how story telling could benefit me. Shortly into reading the book, I learned many of the ways effective story telling be of help to me. Whether it's motivating employees, capturing the attention of a crush, going on a job interview of a highly-coveted job or educating others, the ability to tell compelling stories is a powerful quality. The book has an interactive approach that allows the reader to learning the basic components to an effective story. The book can be helpful to all types of people. People with all levels of social skills can apply the concepts of this book. If you're a gregarious person who want's a new approach to gain attention from others, or shy and have difficulty breaking the proverbial ice; this book has easy to use techniques. I can't stress how helpful this book was to me. It took me less than an hour to read, and as soon as I finished reading it I felt compelled to try out some of the techniques I learned. I noticed how engaged my audience was and was elated to see so many of them smiling. I gained a sense of self-confidence and respect among my peers. This is a must read book that will manifest your desire to communicate with many walks of life and easily capture their attention." Think of How Others Will See You Once You Really Know How To Tell A Story...
Building a StoryBrand
Author: Donald Miller
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN: 0718033337
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
More than half-a-million business leaders have discovered the power of the StoryBrand Framework, created by New York Times best-selling author and marketing expert Donald Miller. And they are making millions. If you use the wrong words to talk about your product, nobody will buy it. Marketers and business owners struggle to effectively connect with their customers, costing them and their companies millions in lost revenue. In a world filled with constant, on-demand distractions, it has become near-impossible for business owners to effectively cut through the noise to reach their customers, something Donald Miller knows first-hand. In this book, he shares the proven system he has created to help you engage and truly influence customers. The StoryBrand process is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their companies. Without a clear, distinct message, customers will not understand what you can do for them and are unwilling to engage, causing you to lose potential sales, opportunities for customer engagement, and much more. In Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller teaches marketers and business owners to use the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how they connect with customers and grow their businesses. His proven process has helped thousands of companies engage with their existing customers, giving them the ultimate competitive advantage. Building a StoryBrand does this by teaching you: The seven universal story points all humans respond to; The real reason customers make purchases; How to simplify a brand message so people understand it; and How to create the most effective messaging for websites, brochures, and social media. Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion-dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN: 0718033337
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
More than half-a-million business leaders have discovered the power of the StoryBrand Framework, created by New York Times best-selling author and marketing expert Donald Miller. And they are making millions. If you use the wrong words to talk about your product, nobody will buy it. Marketers and business owners struggle to effectively connect with their customers, costing them and their companies millions in lost revenue. In a world filled with constant, on-demand distractions, it has become near-impossible for business owners to effectively cut through the noise to reach their customers, something Donald Miller knows first-hand. In this book, he shares the proven system he has created to help you engage and truly influence customers. The StoryBrand process is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their companies. Without a clear, distinct message, customers will not understand what you can do for them and are unwilling to engage, causing you to lose potential sales, opportunities for customer engagement, and much more. In Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller teaches marketers and business owners to use the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how they connect with customers and grow their businesses. His proven process has helped thousands of companies engage with their existing customers, giving them the ultimate competitive advantage. Building a StoryBrand does this by teaching you: The seven universal story points all humans respond to; The real reason customers make purchases; How to simplify a brand message so people understand it; and How to create the most effective messaging for websites, brochures, and social media. Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion-dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.
Storyworthy
Author: Matthew Dicks
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608685497
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608685497
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.
The Art of Storytelling
Author: John Walsh
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802487793
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Can you captivate an audience with your story? Many of us would love to hold the attention of a crowd, a classroom, or just a group of our friends by telling them a great story. We have felt the pressure of a public presentation or the disappointment of telling a story that others ignore. We are ready to be heard, ready to captivate. In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh takes us through the steps to presenting a compelling story—outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller. This book will help any person with a story to share by walking you through all aspects of presentation . . . from what to do with your hands as you speak all the way to crafting a killer ending. Whether you’re telling bedtime stories to your children or Bible stories to a congregation, this book will take your storytelling to a new level.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802487793
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Can you captivate an audience with your story? Many of us would love to hold the attention of a crowd, a classroom, or just a group of our friends by telling them a great story. We have felt the pressure of a public presentation or the disappointment of telling a story that others ignore. We are ready to be heard, ready to captivate. In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh takes us through the steps to presenting a compelling story—outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller. This book will help any person with a story to share by walking you through all aspects of presentation . . . from what to do with your hands as you speak all the way to crafting a killer ending. Whether you’re telling bedtime stories to your children or Bible stories to a congregation, this book will take your storytelling to a new level.
Let the Story Do the Work
Author: Esther Choy
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814438024
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
People forget facts, but they never forget a good story. Let the Story Do the Work shows how the art of storytelling is key for any business to achieve success. For most, there’s nothing easy about crafting a memorable story, let alone linking it to professional goals. However, material for stories and anecdotes that can be used for your professional success already surround you. To get people interested in and convinced by what you are saying, you need to tell an interesting story. As the Founder and Chief Story Facilitator at Leadership Story Lab, a company that helps executives unlock the persuasive power of storytelling, Esther Choy teaches you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that will achieve your goals. In Let the Story Do the Work, you can learn to: Capture attention Engage your audience Change minds Inspire action Pitch persuasively When you find the perfect hook, structure your story according to its strengths, and deliver it at the right time in the right way, you’ll see firsthand how easy it is to turn everyday communications into opportunities to connect, gain buy-in, and build lasting relationships.
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 0814438024
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
People forget facts, but they never forget a good story. Let the Story Do the Work shows how the art of storytelling is key for any business to achieve success. For most, there’s nothing easy about crafting a memorable story, let alone linking it to professional goals. However, material for stories and anecdotes that can be used for your professional success already surround you. To get people interested in and convinced by what you are saying, you need to tell an interesting story. As the Founder and Chief Story Facilitator at Leadership Story Lab, a company that helps executives unlock the persuasive power of storytelling, Esther Choy teaches you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that will achieve your goals. In Let the Story Do the Work, you can learn to: Capture attention Engage your audience Change minds Inspire action Pitch persuasively When you find the perfect hook, structure your story according to its strengths, and deliver it at the right time in the right way, you’ll see firsthand how easy it is to turn everyday communications into opportunities to connect, gain buy-in, and build lasting relationships.
Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds
Author: Michael Hauge
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781615932030
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Your career can be made in 60 seconds - if you make the right pitch! Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you've got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of Hollywood - guaranteed!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781615932030
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Your career can be made in 60 seconds - if you make the right pitch! Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you've got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of Hollywood - guaranteed!
How to Tell a Story
Author: The Moth
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593139011
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to • mine your memories for your best stories • explore structures that will boost the impact of your story • deliver your stories with confidence • tailor your stories for any occasion Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0593139011
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to • mine your memories for your best stories • explore structures that will boost the impact of your story • deliver your stories with confidence • tailor your stories for any occasion Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.
Storytelling with Children
Author: Nancy Mellon
Publisher: Hawthorn Press
ISBN: 1907359605
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.
Publisher: Hawthorn Press
ISBN: 1907359605
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.