Another Boring Speaker! The Problem and How to Fix It.

4 years ago

“This should be a great presentation,” said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a…

Superhero Stories

4 years ago

When I was young, I collected superhero stories and comic books. I was fascinated by the exploits of the same…

Selling the Story: Storytelling for Skeptics

4 years ago

“Storytelling…? I don’t know.” A troubled look flashed across Sally’s face. “You'll have a hard time selling me on your…

Story Themes: The Unlikely Teacher

4 years ago

The unlikely teacher is one of my favorite story themes,  partially because I’ve been fortunate to have had wonderful, unlikely…

Are Your Messages Missing the Mark?

4 years ago

Are your messages missing the mark? Are your stories clear and accurate or are your meanings lost in translation? The…

Stuck in the Wrong Story? Need a Bigger Bucket?

4 years ago

Getting stuck in the wrong story can feel productive, but it traps us in conflict and prevents us from reaching…

Problem-Solving & Storytelling: Understand <i>Their</i> Story

4 years ago

Use storytelling for problem-solving. Think about the various stories involved in a conflict and plot a course for resolution. Seen…

Tempest in the Lizard Kingdom: A True Christmas Tale

4 years ago

In 1989, as a 25-year-old sailing solo on a 26-foot sailboat, I spent a surreal Christmas weathering a North Atlantic…

Pitch Trolls in the NidekniL Marketplace

4 years ago

Nideknil Marketplace was all hustle and bustle. Colorful signs above the merchant stalls proclaimed the advantages of endless products and…

I-We-You. Tips for Speakers and Writers

4 years ago

I-We-You. You’re addressing an audience. When should you switch from the inclusive “we” to the more personal “you?” When is…

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