The Untapped Power of Storytelling
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Where you've been or where you're headed -- every business, organization, or community has a story. People have always used storytelling to make sense of our world. It's how we find meaning, share wisdom, connect to others, and inspire action.
But, storytelling is not just a past-time; it's increasingly a core competency for successful leaders. Businesses position themselves in the hearts and minds of customers, employees, shareholders, and the general public by building real human connections. Governments, non-profits, and other organizations face the same challenge.
In his article "Storytelling that Moves," Harvard Business Review contributing editor Bronwyn Fryer writes:
But, storytelling is not just a past-time; it's increasingly a core competency for successful leaders. Businesses position themselves in the hearts and minds of customers, employees, shareholders, and the general public by building real human connections. Governments, non-profits, and other organizations face the same challenge.
In his article "Storytelling that Moves," Harvard Business Review contributing editor Bronwyn Fryer writes:
"Stories are how we remember; we tend to forget lists and bullet points. Businesspeople not only have to understand their companies’ past, but then they must project the future. And how do you imagine the future? As a story."
We help you discover and tell your story -- to your customers, your employees, your community, or the world."
Maurice's Work
Through essays, columns, and blog posts, I encourage awareness and reflection in others by wondering out loud myself. "You made me think" is the comment I treasure most. I aim not to preach, nor even to reach agreement, seeking only thoughtful responses to opportunities and challenges of our day. I find meaning in life by following a simple path:
Through essays, columns, and blog posts, I encourage awareness and reflection in others by wondering out loud myself. "You made me think" is the comment I treasure most. I aim not to preach, nor even to reach agreement, seeking only thoughtful responses to opportunities and challenges of our day. I find meaning in life by following a simple path:
"We must be the change we want to see in the world."
--Mahatma Gandhi
Here are samples of my work:
All on Georgia
Like the Dew
Linked In Pulse
The Covington News
eMetro Times
Etcetera
All on Georgia
Like the Dew
Linked In Pulse
The Covington News
eMetro Times
Etcetera
