June 25, 2013
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The Premiere of EPIC
I rarely watch a movie without identifying at least one scene that will work as a story. There is always a scene you can adapt for some future date when you are hunting for a story. Epic – the movie – is all about the story! Or I should say: stories. There are many stories
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Diversity is Inclusion – Telling a story so I can hear your story
Recently a client asked me to find and record the stories in their organization that demonstrate and promote diversity. Across 48 countries this organization interacts with people from impoverished to wealthy, from indigenous to expatriates, and they know they have a problem with gender inequality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMomnmHogiQ I’m not an expert in digital storytelling. So I
March 26, 2013
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Lean In! Stories about Women and the Will to Lead
I want to talk about Sheryl Sandberg and her new book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.” I share her story and a few stories of my own in this video. I believe that along with storytelling tips, sending you videos like this will help develop your storytelling talents by reminding you
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Reflecting on the Messiah Story
The characteristics of a Messiah (from TVtrope.com) are: loves everyone, gives anyone 2nd chances, and returns cruelty with kindness and anger with calm.
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Puppies, Paintings, and Philosophers
Stories come from every where, every field of study, and particularly from people who deeply care about something, or someone. Seek the geeks!!
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