Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire
Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated “corporate storytellers.” 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing “strategic narratives.” Procter Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques.
Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. The reason for this is simple: Stories have the ability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could. Whether you are trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success.
Lead with a Story contains both ready-to-use stories and how-to guidance for readers looking to craft their own. Designed for a wide variety of business challenges, the book shows how narrative can help:
* Define culture and values
* Engender creativity and innovation
* Foster collaboration and build relationships
* Provide coaching and feedback
* Lead change
* And more Whether in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, storytelling is an essential skill for success.
Complete with examples from companies like Kellogg’s, Merrill-Lynch, Procter Gamble, National Car Rental, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, and more, this practical resource gives readers the guidance they need to deliver stories to stunning effect.
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