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Stories for Work

The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling
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Stories for Work by Gabrielle Dolan offers insights into how storytelling can enhance communication and influence in business settings. It provides practical techniques for crafting compelling narratives to engage and inspire colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. The book highlights the power of stories to make complex ideas more relatable and memorable in the workplace.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to enhance your professional communication skills through storytelling. It explores how storytelling can be an effective tool in the workplace to engage your audience, influence decisions, and inspire change. Perfect for business professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to connect on a deeper level with colleagues and clients.

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Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business.

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Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story. Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals.

In this book, author Gabrielle Dolan draws from a decade of training business leaders in storytelling to show you what works, why it works, when it works best and what never works. You'll learn how to create your own storiesβ€”authentically yours, crafted to attain your goalβ€”and develop an instinct for sharing when the time is right. In-depth case studies feature real-world people in real-world businesses, showing how storytelling has changed the way they work, motivate and lead, providing clear examples of the power of this enormously effective skill.

Storytelling gives you an edge. Whether you're after a promotion, a difficult client, a big sale or leading through transition, a great story can help you smooth the road and seal the deal. This book is your personal coach for masterful storytelling, with expert guidance and lessons learned from real-world business leaders.

  • Learn why storytelling grabs attention and helps your message get through.
  • Master the four types of stories used in business settings.
  • Infuse your stories with the personal to highlight your vision and values.
  • Craft a selection of stories to pull out at pivotal business moments.

The oral tradition has ancient roots that unite all humans, and despite our myriad modern distractions, we still respond to a well-told story. Stories for Work helps you put this dynamic to work for you in any business scenario.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780730343295

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 192

About the Author

GABRIELLE DOLAN is a global thought leader on authentic leadership and storytelling. She works with high-profile leaders from around the globe, helping them to become better leaders and communicators using the art of business storytelling. She is the best-selling author of Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results and co-author of Hooked: How leaders connect engage and inspire with storytelling.

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