Maybe thousands of followers are not as critical as a few real-life, 3D, corporeal, flesh-and-blood connections that see me and whom I see.
From “We’re Done” to “Say More”
Remember the last time you tried to change someone's mind? How you set up your argument may make the difference between convincing your listener and having them walk away.
3 Reasons Imagination Belongs in Your Communication Kit
If you are only developing communication by logic, I’m here to tell you that you will be surprised at the dots you can connect by falling back into your dream state.
3 C’s That Combat Quiet-Quitting
Contribution, Community, and Challenge Work can drip with meaning. For example: when I teach, there are those moments when I break down a concept, and I see an “Aha!” light flash over my student’s head. Another example: in a casual work conversation with a colleague, I watch as they hear their own voice explaining something …
Don’t Use That (Brand) Voice with Me
When the only conversation a company will entertain leads you to buy their product, it can feel manipulative. Content that invites instead of leads is worth the extra effort and risk.
Tell Me My Story
The winsome logic of a story pulls people into a different, believable world.
Sift and Synthesize
Sifting through notes, emails, memos, and research to find the really important stuff is a crucial part of the writing process. How do you find the story amidst the facts?
Why Send Your Writing Out
For many of us, writing is a solitary activity. But creating is only one part of writing. Written words need to find their audience.
Good Fiction Jumpstarted Medtronic
Creating a discipline and culture around storytelling might jumpstart a few more creative folks who will lead us forward.
A Storytelling Lesson from the January 6 Committee
Our DNA requires us to care about story.