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The Leader's Guide to Storytelling
Mastering the Art and Discipline of Business Narrative
Series: Jossey-Bass Leadership Series
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A Leader s Guide to Storytelling shows how storytelling is one of the few available ways to handle the principal and most difficult challenges of leadership: sparking action, getting people to work together, and leading people into the future.
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How leaders can use the right story at the right time to inspire change and action
This revised and updated edition of the best-selling book The Leader's Guide to Storytelling shows how storytelling is one of the few ways to handle the most important and difficult challenges of leadership: sparking action, getting people to work together, and leading people into the future. Using myriad illustrative examples and filled with how-to techniques, this book clearly explains how you can learn to tell the right story at the right time.
- Stephen Denning has won awards from Financial Times, The Innovation Book Club, and 800-CEO-READ
- The book on leadership storytelling shows how successful leaders use stories to get their ideas across and spark enduring enthusiasm for change
- Stephen Denning offers a hands-on guide to unleash the power of the business narrative.
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The Leader's Guide to Storytelling by Stephen Denning is praised for its insightful exploration of how stories can transform leadership and influence. Reviewers commend the book for offering practical advice on crafting compelling narratives that engage and persuade audiences effectively. Many highlight its relevance for professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills within business settings.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780470548677
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 April 2011
Country: United States
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Edition: Revised and Updated
Illustration: Tables: 10 B&W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 10 B&W, 0 Color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 368
About the Author
STEPHEN DENNING is a leading writer and consultant who consults to organizations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia in the areas of leadership, innovation, business narrative, and management. He is the author of the acclaimed books Squirrel Inc., The Secret Language of Leadership, and The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management.
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