Mapping the Learning Journey

Next week, I have the pleasure of discussing the book, Design For How People Learn (Voices That Matter), with author Julie Dirksen. When first deciding on purchasing the book one key theme jumped out at me, The Learner’s Journey. See what Julie has to say about it: Julie Dirksen: Good morning. The Learner’s Journey is Read More …

Can You Tell The Story Like The Founder

Have you ever noticed how a founder can so naturally tell the organization’s story and how others flounder when given the opportunity. Last week  I discussed this seeminlgy simple but so difficult task with author, Dan Portnoy. Dan recently wrote one one of the best introductions on how to tell your story as a For-Profit or Read More …

Your Organization, Your Story

Your Organization was started to change the world. (Read that again). You are involved in a mission to change the world and that’s a story just about anyone wants to be a part of!  – An excerpt from The Nonprofit Narrative: How Stories Can Save the World authored by Dan Portnoy. If you don’t believe Read More …

How to Create a Story for your Organization

The Nonprofit Narrative: How Stories Can Save the World authored by Dan Portnoy is one of the best introductions on how to tell your story as a For-Profit or Non-Profit organization. This might be an endorsement; I own the book in both audio and as a Kindle. The book is short, to the point and Read More …

Having an Effective Conversation

An innovation and strategy consultant, Chris Ertel has years of experience advising senior executives of Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and large nonprofit. Chris talks about his new book Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change in this Business901 Podcast. I thought this excerpt from the podcast was a great “How Read More …

Presenting in a Digital World

A passionate teacher, Dr. Nick Morgan is committed to helping people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache.  Nick wrote this little treasure, How to Tell Great Business Stories, which is how I happened upon him. Since then he has published a new book, Power Cues: The Subtle Read More …