In 2019, I never imagined I’d be creating a 2020 Thanksgiving Gratitude blog post during a global pandemic. However, this is a very different year for all of us. And so is this blog post. Because the reality of 2020 is that all of us are wrestling with two sentiments: what we are grateful for… [Continue Reading]
Three Thanksgiving Gratitude 2020 Paradigm Shifts
How to tell Purposeful Pandemic Stories in 5 Blog Posts
Start telling the 2020 stories clients really need to hear: purposeful pandemic stories. These stories are about the stuff clients really need to know when deciding to do more business with you moving forward in 2021. Ah 2020. From this year forward, we all share a common story about how we moved one millimeter beyond… [Continue Reading]
Why Colleagues & Clients do not Trust Shifting Story Narratives
When you use shifting story narratives to persuade, justify or invite people to join your story, the effect is just the opposite. Instead of saying yes, they can become skeptical: of you, your solution and even your organization. Why? Because people do not intellectually or emotionally co-invest in stories that shape-shift. And considering that, overall,… [Continue Reading]
Make Solid Strategic Business Sense with Connect the Dot Stories
How much strategic business sense do your stories make? As I worked with one of my clients yesterday, he complained that decision makers were not taking action after his presentations. He just could not understand why. My question to him: “Do you tell connect the dot stories?” He looked back at me, puzzled. If you… [Continue Reading]
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