Anna Deavere Smith is a wonderful actor who “performs” stories by taking on the personality of the original teller. She brings people from Studs Terkel’s collections back to life and takes her audiences on a tour . Here she is pitching a workshop on Empathy but this little clip reminded me how to really pay attention and I thought it might be […]
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In the beginning, finding good stories is difficult. If only because your brain keeps saying, “I can’t tell stories.” or “I’m not a storyteller.” Trust me; if you are breathing you tell stories. The problem is that on a bad day, our stories are about being stressed out (who I am) barely surviving stupid decisions
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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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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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If you want a story that will “make them see” once and for all, that you are right, you have missed the point. There are many points of view, you look at mine and I might be willing to look at yours. But if you over control a story, it makes you very boring and
If you want a story that will “make them see” once and for all, that you are right, you have missed the point. There are many points of view, you look at mine and I might be willing to look at yours. But if you over control a story, it makes you very boring and
