Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. What is it about the top tech product companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix and Tesla that enables their record of consistent innovation? If we live to 100, will we ever really stop working?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. Expertise in Brand Storytelling: Ability to craft and communicate a compelling brand narrative. A CMO wears many hats in the boardroom.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2017

Cathy is an amazing storyteller and story listener– and we enjoyed working with her audience to share our story in a recent webinar. And that’s how it is with storytelling. You are helping your organizations develop new products and services. You are helping your organizations develop new products and services.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. And they create space for others to find purpose for themselves and develop their full potential. This authenticity helps create trust with others. Crafting a genuine personal story.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Finally, he shows how collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and creating change that lasts, helped him reach his goals. Further, to support innovative, cross-disciplinary thinking, I set a second ground rule: at the start, we don’t criticize ideas. Innovation. Storytelling.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Among the benefits that come to empathetic leaders, whether they are entrepreneurs or c-suite executives, are the following: Empathy is a catalyst for entrepreneurship or innovation. Empathetic leaders engender loyalty among both customers and employees. Empathetic leaders make good decisions because they are adept at processing information.

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Decker Communication

AUGUST 3, 2023

Given the speed of AI-driven innovation, it’s clear that tech companies of all sizes are having a tough time getting their AI stories to resonate with buyers. But the challenge of AI storytelling for technology companies is different in a few fundamental ways. AI is ushering in an era of untold innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why : Purpose and meaning - Humans are a storytelling species, and we value being a part of a meaningful story. He is published widely in academic management journals and magazines, and has published three previous books on design thinking and innovation, coworking, and activity based working (ABW). Does the company story resonate?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2012 that you might have missed: Story vs. Storytelling by @tomasacker. Begin Leadership Development on Day One by @FaKalman. MaxMckeown: " A crisis is a terrible thing to waste." ~ The Truth About Innovation cc: Larry Page, Google. Envisia: Can Resilience be Developed?

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

In 1999, while working as VP of Software Development for Interface Systems, he had his next “ah ha” moment, when he discovered a new approach to building teams that could result in lasting change and restore the joy he originally felt when he found his calling.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Challenging Limiting Beliefs : Phrases like “If you want to do it right, do it yourself” can stifle delegation and employee development. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” I point out that leaders often focus on developing best practices that are dependent on past practices.

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LDRLB

MAY 18, 2012

Lindsey specializes in applying the principles of Improvisation and storytelling to organizational development and leadership, most recently as a member of the Education team at DreamWorks Animation. But is this mindset decreasing your organizational capacity for innovation? This is a guest post from Lindsey Caplan.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

But first here’s an important side note: If you are thinking “This isn’t for me, I’m not a storyteller,&# forget it! At each storytelling opportunity, she took from her backpack, a bright, fresh set of eyes and an inquisitive mind. She listened for the storyteller’s point. So she made notes.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Leadership at Scale the @McKinsey Way #LeadershipAtScale Before you begin your next leadership development program, read this. Why Most Corporate Innovation Programs Fail (And How To Make Them Succeed) via @Digitaltonto Greg Satell. The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of #GameofThrones Sociological vs. Psychological storytelling.

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LDRLB

MAY 18, 2012

Lindsey specializes in applying the principles of Improvisation and storytelling to organizational development and leadership, most recently as a member of the Education team at DreamWorks Animation. But is this mindset decreasing your organizational capacity for innovation? Innovation creativity innovation motivation'

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Leading Blog

MAY 13, 2011

For example, innovation “requires the imagination to conceive of a new vision, the judgment to ensure this vision is practical and can be implemented, the empathy to anticipate how others will react to the new idea and to garner their support, and the courage to stick with a plan despite inevitable bumps in the road.” Can I control myself?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Learned Excellence is a comprehensive and practical guide to the mental disciplines of high performance, from the expert who developed the US Navy SEALs mental toughness curriculum and has worked with thousands of top athletes, elite military personnel, business executives, and first responders. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024 * * * “.

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QAspire

MARCH 30, 2019

I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. I will post sketchnote versions of selected podcast episodes that enlightened me.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 22, 2013

Storytelling. Whatever the nature and extent of a presentation, be it formal or informal, whatever the objective(s) and audience may be, you will probably have much greater success if you anchor the material in a human context. The best way to do that?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

What has emerged from these conversations is that while everyone’s experiences under pressure are unique, pressure follows patterns and develops in predictable ways. Outside of the SEALs, he’s run meetings in the White House Situation Room, negotiated international arms treaties, and developed high-impact corporate strategies.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2015

Grazer is a storyteller by trade and it comes through in the stories he tells of the people he has met through his curiosity conversations. I particularly like the first point as it provides a starting point—a practical behavior—to develop the thinking and the creativity that drives innovation.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Intellectual Curiosity: Exceptional leaders today are voracious learners, driven by an insatiable curiosity about emerging technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and innovative business models. By developing strategies firmly rooted in environmental and societal impact, they create organizations built to endure for generations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

As an advisor to CEOs, there is little doubt that I’m passionate about personal and professional development, and there is one simple reason why – it works. Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Storytelling in Business : Nancy Duarte. Leaders as Multipliers : Liz Wiseman.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MARCH 27, 2025

Effective Storytelling Compelling storytelling is a powerful tool for leaders to communicate and engage their audience’s emotions when conveying an idea or message. Relatable characters are one of the most fundamental elements of storytelling. How do you develop your skills even further?

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Storytelling as a Tool : Share success stories within the organization that highlight the impact of collective efforts. Introduce metrics that reflect customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, and contribution to community initiatives. This creates a sense of belonging and purpose in the workforce.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Community Organizers ignite volunteers’ interest through compelling storytelling and opportunities for volunteers to join in. Producers guide the vision and overall progress, while the creative team develops ideas through frequent meetings and interactions using an open culture of collaboration.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 10, 2025

How can team and company leaders become visionaries for empowering and innovative leadership? Communication is a socio-psychological adhesive that allows a business to develop synergistic cooperation. They must work on five key skill areas.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2017 that you might have missed: How Exceptional People Developers Beat Bad Systems by @Julie_WG. Is it Time to Innovate? John Le Carre: Storytelling Lessons For Managers from @JohnBaldoni. Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Some of the most creative job titles that have emerged in the recent years across the recruitment boards include the following: (the innovative, original title and their traditional versions included too). Sous Chef (Product development Head). Creator of Opportunities (Business Development Lead). Data Storyteller (Data Analyst).

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Visionary leaders are the driving force behind innovation and progress. This question encourages leaders to refine their storytelling and messaging skills. By recognizing these obstacles in advance, leaders can develop strategies to overcome them. Am I Adapting to Change? The world is in a constant state of flux.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Their enthusiasm is contagious, spreading throughout the organization and fueling innovation and growth. Use storytelling and metaphors to make your vision come alive and resonate with your audience. They create an atmosphere of positivity, trust, and collaboration that empowers their teams to achieve extraordinary results.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Architects of All Kinds are in High Demand : While firms will no longer need huge IT departments to keep them humming, businesses will need architects of all types to contrive the way solutions can be developed and delivered to the enterprise.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2025

Remote learning, once a contingency plan, is now a cornerstone of professional development strategies. Opportunities in Remote Learning While remote learning presents challenges, it also offers unique opportunities to innovate and enhance training programs. Use Storytelling Engage learners by weaving storytelling into your training.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Radical Management, though not succinctly defined by the author, is an approach to leadership and management that leads to greater job satisfaction, higher productivity, client delight and continuous innovation. The book’s subtitle accurately describes, as it should, what you can expect from this great read.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2024

Developing a robust content marketing strategy can significantly enhance how you connect with your audience, increase engagement, and ultimately drive sales. For instance, videos can be particularly effective for demonstrations or storytelling, while infographics are excellent for presenting data or quick facts.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 1, 2012

Some people, by nature, like to spend time analyzing and clarifying the situation, others are more strategic or big picture thinkers who continually generate ideas, some will tirelessly focus on developing and perfecting a solution, and yet others are much more concerned with implementing the plan and moving to the next project.

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