The Hidden Power of Storytelling: Persuading by Story Telling (Mental Training for Winning Book 8)

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Audie awards are presented each year by the Audio Publishers Association. You have to do storytelling. Stories educate, inform, and ultimately inspire us to change the world. He demonstrates time and time again the unequivocal power of storytelling with, not surprisingly, dozens of compelling stories of his own.

You can thank me later. After I lost my legs I got a second chance at life. I learned that the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves. Check out this great new inspiring book from our friend, Carmine Gallo. Carmine makes the point that a leader cannot inspire others unless they listen to the calling that God placed in their hearts. Thank you carminegallo for such a thoughtful gift. I believe your adversities are your advantage. Carmine Gallo shares this philosophy.

I believe there are seeds of greatness in each and every one of us. The chapters are filled with inspiring stories and specific tips that will help you elevate your personal brand, move your business forward and, quite possibly, change the world. Interview with the Wharton School of Business. How storytelling can grow your business, brand and career. I was a CNN journalist for quite a while.

Today, I still write for Forbes and Entrepreneur , and a bunch of other outlets. And what I keep hearing — over the last few years especially — is this lament that many business students and business professionals cannot communicate as effectively as they should be communicating. But what does that mean, to be a better communicator?

This entertaining and informative overview of how famous storytellers build loyalty, sell products, and inspire others will appeal to general readers. Read the full review. Great research and insight. I will finish it today. It was a powerful book to understand the history and the psychology of storytelling and why it can dramatically shift and change your business.

Senior Business Manager, Under Armour. As always carminegallo keeps me turning pages! And using threes in your storytelling is one of the secrets in this book. Think about how many people whose names you forget but remember their "story". Most of have at one time or another tried to remember the guy from Texas or the Girl who drives a VW Beatle, and just could not remember their name. This book has helped me tell the story each of us tell thousands of times in our lifetime. That is the "Who we are any why we are here" story. When I meet new people for the first time I've changed my "Who I am story" to explain how I am from Pittsburgh and my great-grand-father was a butcher.

Next, I say I'm just glad I learned how to program computers so I do not have to cut up cows for a living or work in a steel mill. This tends to be a bit better of a story than I have a Comp. I like it because it gives me some context, but also sets the listener up to think I'm hard working and thankful to be in the field of technology.

I was also happy to learn that some stories can even be a single sentence. My favorite from the book was "The man who beats his horse will soon be walking. But, more than anything I liked the story from Nelson Mandela in one of the final chapters of the book about hope. In the end who among us does not want to be a better story teller. So, in closing let me tell you a story about the what I learned from this book Jan 13, Geoff rated it it was amazing Shelves: After seeing it referred to in another book, I had this book sitting in my "wishlist" on Amazon for months.

Then I slipped it into a shipment of books that I ordered and it sat on my shelf for several more months. Finally, during my summer holidays, I pulled it out and began to read. Annette Simmons is inspirational about the power of story. I was reading the book as a ministry leader, rather than as a professional speaker.

It reminded me of the power of non rational communication, the power of c After seeing it referred to in another book, I had this book sitting in my "wishlist" on Amazon for months. It reminded me of the power of non rational communication, the power of community, the power of personal connection. She hints that each mini story needs to connect to a meta narrative and be congruent with our understanding of that great story if it is to be influential - and as a Christian I affirm the power of the great story which Annette hints is "Truth".

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Annette also draws stories from a diverse range of sources - religious, cultural and the different areas of life. In fact, the strength of Annette's book is her modelling of how to tell a story. She argues that trying to explain how and why a story works beyond some simple principles is like dissecting a kitten to see why it is cute.

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in thinking about how to be a better leader by developing the skill of influencing others through story telling. Apr 21, Will Jeffries rated it really liked it. I absolutely enjoy storytelling and believe this ancient art-form to be the foundation of civilization. If you are interested in storytelling, I would recommend you visit Doug Lipman, which the author of this book recommends as well: He caters to adults as well as children as has a hypnotic way of going story within story within story - then back out again.

It is packed with wonderful tales that will cause you to evaluate life from a different perspective: Jul 17, Jocelyn Paige rated it it was amazing Shelves: My favorite book written about storytelling and storytelling techniques. The six types of stories help anyone understand how useful stories can be in communicating with people who are you and what you stand for.

A must-have for entrepreneurs, I can also recommend this to writers, artists and specifically for anyone who blogs. Aug 31, Clare rated it really liked it Shelves: Anyone who has an interest in how storytelling can be used for more effective communication in business as well as personal situations should read this book.

It makes an incredibly compelling and clear case for the use of story and highlights a range of potential applications and benefits from using a story-based approach. As I made my way through the book I was hoping for some more 'how to' information. The new chapter in the paperback edition, 'Story Thinking as a Skill', was certainly the c Anyone who has an interest in how storytelling can be used for more effective communication in business as well as personal situations should read this book.

The new chapter in the paperback edition, 'Story Thinking as a Skill', was certainly the chapter I found most useful. While this chapter stops short of providing a step-by-step guide on how to elicit, structure and present stories, I realised, after making my way through the book, that this would be impossible. There is no one-size-fits-all formula or approach to storytelling, and as the author writes in the last paragraph of the book - 'Agility improves with practice and coaching. This new chapter is my best shot at the coaching part. Now it's time for you to go practice'.

Notes from the book are at Webby Clare. What did I learn from this book? What do I want to remember? Story of 3 men - 1 laying bricks, 1 building a wall, 1 building a cahtedral. Jewish Teaching Story — naked truth is rejected at every door. Clothe the truth in parable and it is What did I learn from this book? Clothe the truth in parable and it is warmly received. Stories house truths that can resonate. I think of David McCullough's quote from Undaunted - about how we can have all the facts and miss the Truth in history whereas we can have limited facts or incorrect facts and reach a larger Truth.

To make it stand up, first you have to put in it all the reasons and feelings that caused it in the first place. Dec 07, Jim Peterson rated it liked it. I read this book for work. I would recommend The Story Factor to anyone interested in learning how to convert what they've learned from reading, writing and telling stories into a potential success factor in the world of work. Simmons explains how to use storytelling as a way to influence others.

It sounds tricky, and it is, but it's essential for people working in sales, marketing or, like me, copywriting. The author does, however, emphasise that it is important to use this skill for worthy cause I read this book for work.

The author does, however, emphasise that it is important to use this skill for worthy causes that you believe in, and not for manipulative purposes. The book was a bit repetitive and occasionally preachy, but I'd say overall it did inspire me to become a better storyteller. Can that be bad? Jul 04, Laura rated it it was ok. I did not find this book useful. Annette Simmons focuses on why story is important and its effectiveness as a tool of influence and persuasion, but not so much on how to construct and use story effectively.

At one point she argues that one can't really tell another how to tell a story - it's too instinctive and individual a process. So not much help there.

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She also continually intertwines "telling stories' with "living our story. May 27, Ed rated it liked it Shelves: This book ran hot and cold for me. Some chapters I found boring and others inspiring. I think if it had some exercises or challenged me to think more about relating my personal experiences to the stories in the book it would have engaged me more.

It did enlighten me to the power of storytelling and for that it was worth the read. This is not a 'read it and master it' type of book. It is a starting point and a good introduction. Feb 16, Brett rated it it was amazing Shelves: A must read for salespeople, business owners, politicians, and anyone who needs to learn how to influence others which is basically everyone on the planet.

This is an incredibly good book, explaining very clearly how to use the power of stories to help people see things your way. Business Leaders and Storytellers. A great tool to have in your library if you are part of leading a company or organization. Simmons does a marvelous job gathering stories that really truly get the point across.

I use this book in my storytelling class and the students love it. Aug 11, Linda Sands added it. The power of stories. Sep 13, Blake rated it did not like it Shelves: This one missed the mark. Oct 15, Linda rated it really liked it Shelves: I got this book from a training class that highlighted storytelling as an effective communication tool. This book is a good further reminder of the power of stories. The first and last chapter were the weakest, but I found the rest very readable and useful. May 26, Onno Bruins rated it really liked it. A very nice book about the art of storytelling.

Not the trendy corporate marketing interpretation, but a story about human interaction, really listening and transferring knowledge and insights through story. If you're interested in storytelling, this is a good place to start. Nov 08, Faith Wood rated it it was amazing Shelves: I thought the author did a fabulous job of sharing case studies and examples about how to leverage story in your business marketing. As someone who speaks on influence and persuasion for government staff, this book will become a valuable resource for me in my future teachings.

Annette Simmons is impressive. She reminded me why I love storytelling and being a storyteller. I think I somehow had forgotten. I'll be reading parts of this book over and again, I can assure you. Jul 14, Kelly rated it it was amazing. I believe this book documents a very important principle of life, that we all know intuitively, but haven't articulated. Its a great book for leaders and parents alike. Jun 11, Dennis Gillingham rated it really liked it.

Very intriguing information presented in palatable form. Jul 28, Rich Angus rated it it was ok. Didn't really leave an impression to me to be honest. Less about the mechanics of a story, and more about a series of story I don't feel really resonates.

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Jul 31, Christina rated it liked it. Really good stories, but tiring at the end. Not the best read in storytelling. Mar 18, John rated it really liked it. Provided good tools to impliment story telling into my speeches and employee interactions. Mar 14, Mike Barretta rated it liked it Shelves: More than I was expecting. Apr 02, Mahipal Lunia rated it liked it. Finished a refresher on this book as I prepare to go through Slideology again.

The psychologists call it self-disclosure. One theory about why this works is that if I trust you enough to show you my flaws, you can trust me enough to show me yours. Why I Am Here Stories - Your reasons for wanting to influence may combine selfish ish desires for power, wealth, or fame with selfless desires to benefit the organization, society, or a particular group of people. If you choose to tell a story that focuses on your selfless reasons, at least acknowledge the existence of your personal goals lest you lose credibility as a truth-teller. People want to believe you-help them out.

The Vision Story - You have to take the time to find a story of your vision in a way that connects-a story that people can see. The secret of a moving story is to tell it from a place of complete plete authenticity. A real vision story connects with people in a way that shrinks today's frustrations in light of the promise of tomorrow. Teaching Stories - Teaching stories help us make sense of new skills in meaningful ways. You never teach a skill that doesn't have a reason "why. I Know What You Are Thinking Stories - Living a life of influence means that we are more often evangelizing to the heathens and less often preaching to the choir.

Think of stories as Holograms of Power and they hold the potential to create power.

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