N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Essence of Narrative in Business In the realm of business, storytelling transcends mere entertainment. Storytelling doesn’t just convey a direction; it breathes life into the organizational journey, clarifying both the destination and the purpose. Strategy Made Personal But how does one harness this power in practice?

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Without question, one of the skills to succeed at leadership is being an effective communicator. And one of the best ways to communicate a vision is through the use of storytelling. That’s the focus of this latest episode of my leadership. So how can we use this tool more effectively? Click to continue reading.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 21, 2020

Skillful and strategic storytelling is widely viewed as the most effective way to communicate information, inspire others to take action, and build relationships in ways that benefit businesses. The challenge is that not everyone knows how to tell a good story, which is why businesses invest in storytelling training.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 27, 2025

The most sophisticated companies understand this implicitly, which explains why many leadership development programs now focus heavily on what they call “narrative competence” the ability to create compelling stories about complex market forces, client relationships, and individual career trajectories that withstand tumultuous periods.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The post Shared Leadership: When Cups Runneth Over appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories Impatience as a Leadership Virtue Unleashing Breakthrough Results 7 Ways to Inspire Hope. confidence Storytelling Teamwork Vision shared leadership'

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Related Stories What I Appreciate Most About Your Leadership The Dumpster Effect 5 Secrets to a Kick-Butt Kickoff (how to host a motivational meeting). Listening Questions Recognition Storytelling communication recognition skip level communication stories'

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leaderCommunicator

JULY 22, 2024

This is the power of the art and craft of storytelling, a reliable force for capturing the hearts and minds of humans since the beginning of time. What is Leadership Storytelling? Leadership stories can also help employees connect to a leader on a personal level, which builds connections and inspires a team.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Storytelling is an effective leadership tool for change management, engagement, and bringing the business strategy to life. Today we’ll dig deeper, with the help of someone whose been teaching the art and science of storytelling to leaders from across the U.S. Engaging Leader™ Storytelling'

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Storytelling Sessions: Sharing Successes and Failures Organize regular storytelling sessions where employees and leaders share their successes and failures. This “innovation time” can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and shows employees that their creativity is valued, boosting overall satisfaction and morale.

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QAspire

APRIL 9, 2018

In this episode of What’s Next podcast, Nancy Duarte , a communications and persuasion expert discusses ideas on how to use storytelling and emotional connection to engage people/customers better. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind. Related Reading at QAspire: Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. Degree #1: Anticipate. Degree #3: Communicate.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. Steding presents his proven leadership process for achieving peak performance by accessing the untapped/unseen intelligence of deep imagination as well as the superior creativity and intelligence of the connected team. Scott and Lynda Gratton.

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QAspire

MARCH 8, 2018

But great storytelling starts with an understanding of the audience, aligning your message to needs of the context and then delivering it in a way that creates impact. Here is a quick visual summary of the post: Related posts at QAspire: Leadership, Connection and Power of Storytelling.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Of the array of skills that comprise leadership, the ability to craft and communicate strategic vision is simultaneously the most valuable and least well-practiced. That changed when I met retired Sensormatic CEO Bob Vanourek at the Leadership Forum at Sliver Bay. The following is a guest piece by Jeremey Donovan.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset. Let’s dive deep into why the C-suite’s creative minds have never been more crucial.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Today, we’re excited to bring you a guest post by Paul Smith, one of the leading experts in business storytelling. As an experienced leader, no doubt you already tell a few stories. But how do you know you’re telling the right stories? […]. The post A Case-For-Change Story That Works appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Engaging Your Audience When you’re engrossed in a good book or television series, it’s tempting to stay up late and read the next chapter or watch one more episode. That’s the power of good storytelling. What Is Storytelling in Leadership?

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 3, 2024

In today's fast-paced, information-overloaded world, mastering the art of storytelling is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical skill that can significantly enhance your leadership and communication abilities. Let's delve into how you can harness this powerful tool and transform your leadership style.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 11, 2025

Encourage storytelling Ask team members to share their moments, a photo from their phone, or a snapshot they hold in their hearts. And isnt that the essence of human-centered leadership? Because the first step in human-centered leadership is remembering what it means to be human. It could be something big, or a simple gesture.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

Show me a great leader and I’ll show you a talented storyteller. Leadership and storytelling go hand-in-hand. In fact, leaders who lack the ability to leverage the power and influence of storytelling are missing the very essence of what accounts for compelling leadership begins with the story.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

On Leadership : Lessons for the 21st Century by Tony Blair - (September 2024) The leadership manual Tony Blair wishes he had when he became prime minister, with personal insights and global examples that show aspiring leaders how to go from talking about change to making change. Use this list to create your own winter reading plan.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 28, 2020

Many of us recognize the importance of storytelling in leadership to improve the way we communicate. But the truth is there’s more than one story that a leader should be able to tell at a moment’s notice in order to inspire, inform and provide direction to those they lead. Click to continue reading.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Based on two decades of research and illustrated through vivid storytelling, Sandra J. And that feeds our approach in society at large. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Kevin Roberts on the nature of leadership: “Where should people start with “leadership” in a VUCA world? Leadership is both art and science. There are all kinds of leadership. But the essence of leadership doesn’t change. Leadership hasn’t changed much in 5,000 years. Technology doesn’t alter leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. 10 that Elmore Leonard , a gifted storyteller and author of some 46 novels, posited in an essay on writing for the New York Times in 2001. Leonard died this month and since his passing has brought forth boatloads of praise for this gifted storyteller. That is Rule No.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Leadership as Service. Storytelling. Leading Matters is about the journey.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Guest post by Chip Bell Great leaders are storytellers. The post Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. The post Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 15, 2020

Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and how it can make your role as a salesperson easier and more effective. ” These chalk talk series are bitesize sessions on a common (but challenging) leadership issue. .”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! New Leadership. Cy Wakeman of Reality-Based Leadership provided Three Habits that Zap your Productivity at Work. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided a guest post by Michael Bungay Stanier. This month, we are mixing things up!

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 17, 2020

Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss storytelling and how it can apply to your leadership ability and skill In continuation of our new collaboration with The Leadership Podcast, Paul breaks down just how storytelling can make you a better leader in this short form “chalk talk.”

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

They have taken the model they introduced there and applied it specifically to leadership. Symbolic — Leader’s role as storyteller. Symbolic leadership begins with the leader’s deeply rooted faith and passion. Bolman and Deal are the authors of Reframing Organizations. The model has four frames, scripts, or perspectives.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

from @wallybock Don’t Get Smug The Next Time You Win from @JohnBaldoni Leadership Sketchbook: 7 Keys to Mastering the Art of Leading by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Heroism and Leadership in the Movie, 12 Angry Men by Scott T.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

When it comes to communicating the vision or goals you have for your organization, few vehicles serve to deliver your message as effectively as the art of storytelling. In so doing, your employees will become their own storytellers, helping to spread the message and inform others of the purpose behind your collective efforts.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2021. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Lewis. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

With this latest piece on my leadership blog, I’m delighted to announce a new partnership with The Economist Executive Education. So to kickstart this new partnership, I decided to reprint the article below on the importance of storytelling skills for today’s leaders.

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