This week’s posts will largely consist of reporting from Reinvention Summit 2, the launch of which, as I write this, is about two hours away. Partly because I’m on Pacific time (while the Summit is in Eastern time), my reports may come late each day or not till the next … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: Women are Natural Storytellers and Listeners
See a photo of Diane, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. Q&A with Diane Wyzga, Question 6: Q: What future aspirations do you personally have for your own story work? What would you like to do in the story … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: A Plethora of Story Influences
See a photo of Diane, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Diane Wyzga, Question 5: Q: What people or entities have been most influential to you in your story work and why? A: To name one runs the risk … Continue reading
Why Does This Story Make People Cry?
I saw folks commenting about this video on Facebook yesterday, saying it had made them cry. I could see that the video was about a young boy who created an arcade out of cardboard boxes. I don’t think that’s gonna make my tears well up, I said to myself. But … Continue reading
You’ll Affirm the Wisdom of Investing in Reinvention Summit 2 When You Experience Mini-Conference-Preview
I’ve told you the last Reinvention Summit was amazing. I’ve shared with you this year’s jaw-dropping lineup from the storytelling firmament. I’ve mentioned the deals — that buying a ticket is like getting half price because you actually get two tickets for the price of one. If you have an … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: We Are “Homo Narrans” … Storytelling People
See a photo of Diane, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Diane Wyzga, Question 4: Q: In your interview with Stephanie West Allen, you tell an absolutely fascinating story of how you discovered storytelling, of being “in a book and coffee … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: Lawyers are Suspicious of Stories That Do Not Come Packaged in Structures
See a photo of Diane, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Diane Wyzga, Question 3: Q: In what ways is legal storytelling different from other forms of applied storytelling? For example, on your web site, you mention analytical thinking. To what extent do … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: Nurses Hold the Space for Patients, Families to Tell Their Stories
See a photo of Diane, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Diane Wyzga, Question 2: Q: To what extent and in what ways has your background as an RN contributed to your story work? A: What a great question! Critical listening began at the bedside, in … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Diane Wyzga: Content + Context + Value = Emotionally Meaningful Story
My introduction to Diane Wyzga was several years ago through Stephanie West Allen, who had published an insightful interview with Diane on her blog. Diane asked not long ago to participate in my Q&A series, and I was delighted to welcome her to the fold. The Q&A will run over … Continue reading
Goodies Alone for Next Week’s Reinvention Summit Make it Worthwhile
Reinvention Summit 2012 starts a week from today! One thing I haven’t touched on in all my promotions of the event is all the amazing, enduring stuff you get to enhance your professional and personal development: Twenty 60-minute sessions with leading storytelling experts – including live, interactive calls, plus Q&A … Continue reading