Here I am, once again beating my drum about the “storytelling resume” that I am convinced must someday emerge — and that I believe many signs point to. I’ve written here about a number of concepts, mostly suggested by recruiters, that signal a desire for the resume to evolve into … Continue reading
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Like Most Art Forms, Dance Needs Story
One of my favorite TV shows, especially in the summer (and I am so psyched that it will this year be shown in the fall as well), is “So You Think You Can Dance,” a dance competition along the lines of “American Idol,” but with much more heart. My lifelong … Continue reading
A Storied Career’s Pacific Northwest Headquarters
Regular readers know I am spending the summer (and into October) in gorgeous Kettle Falls, WA. What I may not have mentioned is that we’re living in an RV while building our house here. The house will not be habitable until fall at the earliest. As you might imagine, RV … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Stewart Marshall: Economic Crisis Sprang from Stories Ignored and Covered Up
See a photo of Stewart, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Stewart Marshall, Question 5: Q: To what extent do you feel the current economic crisis increases the need for financial storytelling? How might business be improved, assuming lessons learned … Continue reading
Another Take on Quantitative Storytelling
Since this week’s Q&A with Stewart Marshall focuses on “financial storytelling” and the stories behind numbers and data, I thought I’d look at another view on this topic. Storytelling is receiving lots of much-needed attention these days in nonprofits. I’m constantly seeing blog entries and webinars on storytelling for nonprofits. … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Stewart Marshall: Social Media Makes Stories Interactive
See a photo of Stewart, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Stewart Marshall, Question 4: Q: The culture is abuzz about Web 2.0 and social media. To what extent do you participate in social media (such as through LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Second … Continue reading
What If Your Story Changes for the Worse in Ways You Can’t Control?
For a couple of years now, I’ve been interested in the concept of “change your story, change your life” — that if you are unhappy with the story you’re living, you may be able to envision a better story, change your life, and live that new story. Many practitioners work … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Stewart Marshall: Screenwriting Metaphor Works for Story
See a photo of Stewart, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Stewart Marshall, Question 3: Q: What people or entities have been most influential to you in your story work and why? A: My two favourite references are Steve Denning and Robert McKee. Steve … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Stewart Marshall: Stories Can Demystify Data
See a photo of Stewart, his bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Stewart Marshall, Question 2: Q: How did you initially become involved with story/storytelling/narrative? What attracted you to this field? What do you love about it? A: My background is as a Designated Management Accountant working … Continue reading
Margolis: Brand Story Must Be Authentic
Earning some well-deserved Twitter buzz yesterday was an excellent, thought-provoking article by Michael Margolis, “Finding Meaning and Authenticity in the Storytelling Brand.” As I started reading it, I began to think about applying its principles to personal branding. But then, as I realized the publication in which the article was … Continue reading