That’s what We Media and Ashoka’s Changemakers are asking in a Power of Us contest that has a Jan. 21 deadline. The sponsors describe the competition as … … the search to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. We are looking for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Storytelling and Change
A Good Day for Stories of Random Acts of Kindness
I was interested in learning more about Boxing Day, traditionally celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK and Commonwealth nations. Wikipedia says Boxing Day “is based on the tradition of giving gifts to the less fortunate members of society.” Thus, it’s a good day to read stories of Random … Continue reading
Don’t Stop Your Story; Change Your Story
A few weeks ago, “YogaGirl” blogged at As a mantra of fact … about ceasing to tell stories about oneself that function as barriers to what you truly want to do. Here’s part of what she said: One of the themes of my retreat last weekend was “Stop Telling Your … Continue reading
Obama Administration Seeks Healthcare Stories
Tom Daschle, President-elect Obama’s point man on the healthcare issue, is discussing the new administration’s early strategy for reforming the healthcare system. The strategy begins with giving people the chance to highlight their concerns and experiences. Daschle invited people around the U.S. to hold what amounts to house parties from … Continue reading
Another Business Book Told in Story Form
I recently came across The Imperfect Board Member, another in the growing collection of business books that are told in story or fable form. Here’s how the publisher describes the book: Using a fictional story followed by thorough analysis of the seven keys to great board governance and effectiveness, The … Continue reading
My Story of a (Futile) Year of Trying to Reduce Waste
I have determined that I have spent an hour a week — so 52 hours over the last year — doing something that has not been at all effective. Today is the one-year anniversary of this activity, and I have decided to stop. It started a year ago when a … Continue reading
What Do You Want Your Dying Story to Be? The Engage with Grace Project
I feel as though I write about death a lot in this blog, and if that’s true, it’s partly because our stories are such an important part of the legacy we leave behind. My virtual friend Jessica Lipnack introduced me to the Engage with Grace project. The idea of the … Continue reading
When Survivors Are Compelled to Tell Stories of the Departed
Heather Summerhayes Cariou made a promise to her sister, Pam, that she would tell Pam’s story after she died. The result was the book, Sixtyfive Roses. The accompanying Web site tells more: Heather’s sister Pam was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of four and given only a short … Continue reading
Obama, SMITH Magazine Convergence: 6 Words
This week, I blogged about President-elect Obama’s solicitation of stories on his change.gov site, and later about Larry Smith’s Top 10 List of User-Generated Storytelling Blogs.The next day, I learned of somewhat of a convergence between these two: SMITH Magazine and the National Constitution Center ask you to help President-elect … Continue reading
Our President Elect Wants Our Stories (But Where is He Putting Them?)
I’m impressed that president-elect Obama has created change.gov, a site that seems to invite participation in Obama’s transition and presidency. Even more impressive is that the site seeks stories (and even photos and videos!) from the electorate “about what this campaign and this election means to you.” This is not … Continue reading