A lot of people are talking about telling stories during a presentation. Stories are. Here’s a related post from Garr Reynolds, “We learn from stories and experiences.” Why do I remember that story, having forgotten thousands of other statements? It was a story. Why is that? MORE >>

He begins with a strong hook, states his purpose, and then lays out the agenda of his three to five main points. He develops the body of his presentation with a series of touch points, including analogies, metaphors, stories, data, statistics, and humor. But it is a surprise nonetheless. His career has been nothing short of inspiring. MORE >>

I spent this weekend at the Inn on the Harbor in the charming seacoast village of Stonington, Maine, where I have stayed many times before. In the guest book was the story of a first grade teacher who had 26 students in her class. Tags: Content Development Speech Preparation Inn on the Harbor Maine proverbs Stonington zany MORE >>

You've heard it's good to tell stories, and storytelling's a sought-after skill among those seeking public speaking training--but why? Here are 7 great reasons, all of them advantages you may have missed in considering what stories add to your speeches and presentations: Stories expand your point. Stories add drama. MORE >>

The value of products will depend on the story they tell. Nike and many other global companies are already mainly storytellers. “The highest-paid person in the first half of the next century will be the ‘storyteller.’ That is where the money is — even today.” Rolf Jensen, futurist and author of The Dream Society I [.]. MORE >>