The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling

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Book Description
The next business revolution--using the power of stories as the ultimate source of influence and impact.

What's your story? Who are you? Where do you come from? What do you want? When you seek to influence others, you face these questions and more. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell it well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound results.

In this highly accessible and groundbreaking book, Annette Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. Showcasing over a hundred examples of effective storytelling drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables form around the world, Simmons illustrates how story can be used to persuade, motivate, and inspire in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. A great read, The Story Factor will guide and inspire you to become a more effective communicator.

Book Info
Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. She illustrates how a story can be used to persuade, motivate, and inspire in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. This book will guide and inspire you to become a more effective communicator. Softcover.

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling,Annette Simmons,Perseus Books Group,0738206717,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business communication,Business/Economics,General,Skills,Storytelling,Business communication & presentation,Business,Management

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