Storytelling is the foundation of all human communications. When we meet a friend for coffee, we often share stories about something that happened at work or in our personal life. But for some reason, people are reluctant to use storytelling in the workplace. This reluctance, or lack of understanding on why storytelling is a key communications tool, limits the ability…
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How Storytelling Makes Us Human
When you meet a friend for a walk or go out for dinner, I bet you do a lot of storytelling. There’s always that friend who tells hilarious stories that make you laugh. Or that friend who tends to be upset about something, ranting away. Storytelling is an integral part of how we communicate and is what makes us human. …
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Storytelling – It’s All in Your Brain
One of the oldest methods of communication is through storytelling. In our age of technology it’s still the best way to convey information. Why? Because when we share stories it actually alters how the brain processes information. Our brain is hardwired for stories. When we hear an impactful story, it changes the chemistry in our brain and allows us to…
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5 Tips for Impactful Storytelling
In an age of social media, video and shortened attention spans, how do you get people to not only listen to what you’re saying but also engage? Through the ancient (and still relevant) art of storytelling. While we now have unlimited ways of sharing information, one thing hasn’t changed. The impact a story has making a personal connection. Stories can…
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