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Five Qualities Genuine Leaders Have in Common

Leading Blog

Millennials and Generation Z crave purpose as well as ethical behaviors from their bosses. Humans are hardwired to learn through storytelling. It found that even more than in the past, leaders need to articulate a clear vision and strategy and provide a sense of shared purpose. Employees are expressing this, too.

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2024

Leading Blog

We've traveled far and fast from the old world of business ethics, where black-and-white concerns about bribery and fraud could be addressed via rules and processes. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment.

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Leaders Need to Play Show and Tell

Lead Change Blog

Too many leaders are selective storytellers—they only tell people what they want them to know. It’s the leader’s duty to share as much information as ethically appropriate, then trust their people to act correctly. People can’t improve if they don’t receive timely and accurate coaching. The whole story –.

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Mastering the Art of Persuasion: Communication Techniques for Leaders

The Center For Leadership Studies

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. This reflection makes it easier for team members to identify with the story.

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The Value of Vision Series – Tanvi Gautam

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

My insight on the topic is based on the corporate storytelling work I do on transformational leaderships as well as storytelling for influence and engagement. You see, in storytelling, as noted by Aristotle, there must be logos (logic), ethos (ethics, credibility, values) and pathos (emotions).

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Communications in 2024: Reflections on a Turbulent Year

Decker Communication

The challenge now is leveraging AIs efficiency while remaining vigilant about ensuring transparency, ethical usage, and maintaining the emotional resonance that only human communication can provide. Leaders must carefully consider how to use AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, human connection.

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How To Sell Using Storytelling

Eric Jacobson

Storytelling is a skill. Also, I think after publishing my first two books, Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story , they thought sales was the next logical place to leverage storytelling skills. Storytelling is a powerful tool. It causes buyers to put down their defenses. It helps them relax. It didn’t take long).