This will be a pretty quick-and-dirty compilation of some of the most talked-about storytelling topics on Twitter in the last three weeks. Yes, I know I have not given A Storied Career my best effort recently — the perils of writing another book — but that should all end on … Continue reading
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Q&A with a Story Guru: Andrée Iffrig Q&A, Part 4
See a photo of Andree, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Andrée Iffrig, Question 5: Q: In several places, you describe an activity called Storytelling Dice, which “generates a rich compilation of stories in a short time.” What other benefits are there … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Andrée Iffrig Q&A, Part 3
See a photo of Andree, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Andrée Iffrig, Question 4: Q: In your article, Narrating Stories in Organizations, you assert that such digital activities as email, texting, and social networking sites have contributed to an “impoverished social environment.” Do … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Andrée Iffrig Q&A, Part 2
See a photo of Andree, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Andrée Iffrig, Question 3: Q: The objective, reportorial way you describe these peer-learning groups in “Finding Meaning in HR” (an article published in HRIA Journal in Winter 2008) reminds me of the “visiting anthropologist” role … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Andrée Iffrig Q&A, Part 1
When I came across Andrée Iffrig this spring, I could not believe I had not previously heard of her and her work. I would characterize her approach to storytelling as possessing a certain gentleness and quietude. It is sane. humane, and gives me such a good feeling about the positive … Continue reading
Tell Your Story Via Proust Questionnaire
My friend Sarah McCue, co-founder of Read/Share a Story “for women and men of the world to learn from each other for self-discovery, exchange, awareness of other cultures, and development of new friendships through online networking and communication,” just announced a Proust Questionnaire on the site. Sarah is also behind … Continue reading
Judy Rosemarin Says Substitute Story for Elevator Pitch
This must be the week for kindred spirits in the realm of using storytelling in the job search. Rob Sullivan, a pioneer on this topic, has been my Q&A subject this week. A more recent discovery was Judy Rosemarin (pictured at right) , whom I came across while researching the … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Rob Sullivan, Part 5
See a photo of Rob, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Rob Sullivan, Question 5: Q: If you could share just one piece of advice or wisdom about story/storytelling/narrative with readers, what would it be? A: If you haven’t … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Rob Sullivan, Part 4
See a photo of Rob, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Rob Sullivan, Question 4: Q: What’s your favorite story about a transformation that came about through a story or storytelling act? A: It isn’t a coincidence that most of my favorite … Continue reading
SlideShare’s ‘Tell-a-Story’ Contest Spotlights Growing Recognition of Storytelling as Effective Presentation Technique
SlideShare has just announced a contest inviting entrants to tell a story in 30 slides or fewer. Last year, the site held a more general contest, and I analyzed the winners for their storytelling capacity. I’m tickled that this year the storytelling theme is built in. I see more and … Continue reading