I’m intrigued that a TED Talk about stories that is nearly three years old is getting attention. If I had seen any buzz about Tyler Cowen’s presentation about the problems with stories when it was first posted, I would have written about it or certainly seen others write about it. … Continue reading
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Q and A with a Story Guru: Doug Rice: For a Business, Each Decision Shapes the Future Story
See a photo of Doug, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A,Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Doug Rice, Question 5: Q: How important is it to you and your work to function within the framework of a particular definition of “story?” (i.e., What is a story?) … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Doug Rice: Businesses Can Benefit Greatly from More Truth in Their Stories
See a photo of Doug, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A,Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Doug Rice, Question 4: Q: Watch the TED Talk by Tyler Cowen about the trouble with stories and react to what the speaker says are the problems with stories — especially as … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Doug Rice: Godin, Iannarino Influence Story Work
See a photo of Doug, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Doug Rice, Question 3: Q: Who has been most influential to you in your story work and why? A: Two names come to mind. The first is Seth Godin [pictured at right]. Seth … Continue reading
Where Do You Most Authentically Tell Your Story?
A convergence of three recent articles tickles my fascination with differences in how we tell our stories in the virtual world vs. “in real life.” In one of the posts (which is referenced in the second one), R.I.P. Personal Branding, Olivier Blanchard expresses a refreshing, iconoclastic view in a careers … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Doug Rice: Story Must Be Trustworthy, Relevant, Unique, and Enduring
See a photo of Doug, his bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Doug Rice, Question 2: Q: Your Website includes the acronym “T.R.U.E. Stories.” Can you elaborate on that concept? A: The acronym is my philosophy for successful business storytelling. I chose the word, “true,” because I … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Doug Rice: Narrative is the Most Poignant Metaphor for Describing Life
It’s a great treat to feature someone in this Q&A series who is just starting out in the story field. Doug Rice launched his blog and business, Small Business Storyteller, just a few months ago. This Q&A will run over the next five days. Bio: Doug Rice is the founder … Continue reading
Global Search is on for the World’s Best Storytellers
Your Film Festival is billed as a Global Search for the World’s Best Storytellers. The contest seeks short, story-driven videos. Some details from the site: 15 minutes to tell a story. Millions of people to watch it. $500,000 to make a new one for the world to see. This is … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Jim Signorelli: Brand Story Should Reflect Existing Values and Beliefs
See a photo of Jim, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Jim Signorelli, Question 6: Q: If you could share just one piece of advice or wisdom about story/storytelling/ narrative with readers, what would it be? A: My one piece … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Jim Signorelli: Telling Must Eventually Give Way to Showing
See a photo of Jim, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Jim Signorelli, Questions 4 and 5: Q: What has surprised you most in your work with story? A: Of all your questions, this one can be answered most simply: Everything and … Continue reading