Those of us who are involved in causes aimed at changing social attitudes and structures often feel frustrated by the theoretical nature of our efforts. After all, one successful demonstration can feel far more effective than a hundred speeches.
This idea, drawn from Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Revenge of The Tipping Point,” really stuck with me. It made me reflect on Martin Luther…
The Cambridge Dictionary defines “clear” as: “Easy to understand, hear, read, or see.”
However, many communication attempts fail even when they are easy to understand, hear, read, or see. Why? Because they lack connection. It’s not just clear communication that moves people to action—it’s the connection within it that truly makes an impact.
Take a look at the news today. Much of…
This illustration captures the process of Finding and Assembling a Story to make a point.
I elaborate on this process in detail in my upcoming book Strategic Storytelling: Why Some Stories Drive Your Success at Work but Others Don’t.
If you are not new here you would know that my upcoming boom Strategic Storytelling published by The Hachette Book Group is launching …