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3 Steps to Conduct a Story-Driven Meeting [Infographic]
When it comes to meetings, you can’t just show up. Preparation is key if you want the story to come to life. We got together to talk meetings with our Learning Catalyst, Eric Snyder. In this colorful infographic, seasoned moderator and facilitator, Eric shares his tips and tricks to set the stage for aha discoveries and deeper connections.
How to Tell a Story with Data
Researchers are obsessed with data. To us, all data is good data and we love to gather, consider, compare and share it. But when it comes to storytelling, how do we resist the urge to include and show all of our data, especially when it comes to quantitative storytelling?
3 True Stories of Failure (and Triumph)
In today’s world of perceived perfection, it is rare for anyone to share their own stories of professional failure. Yet, stories of failure teach us how to do things differently. In this revealing post, three industry leaders openly share their own storytelling failures and what they do differently now.
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Learn How to Speak Up: The Power of Spoken Stories in Business [Podcast]
Our Storytelling series continues with a brand new podcast! COO Lisa Osborne talks in-depth with author, messaging expert and communication coach Dr. Michelle Mazur, founder/CEO of Communication Rebel. Drawing upon examples from her recently published book, 3 Word Rebellion: Create a Message That Is Bigger Than Your Business, Mazur shares practical advice you can use right away to improve your next presentation. You'll learn the critical distinction between delivering a speech and delivering a message and the two most important parts of your presentation you never want to give up!
The Art of the Screener – 3 Tips to Getting the Right People
A bit like Goldilocks, you need to get your screener just right. Too narrow, and you end up with no one. Too complex, and you miss even the best candidates. Senior Insights Associate, Tori Palmer-Kern has been building screeners for years. Here’s what she recommends.
Are You Communicating at Work Visually or Are You Still Hung Up on Words?
Mary Meeker’s 2019 annual report on internet trends describes a world where digital communication is rapidly going visual – pictures, emojis, icons, you name it, people like viewing it. Not surprisingly, visual story elements are expected in business communications these days. Our Visual Storytelling Guide gives you 6 easy ways elevate your storytelling.
How to write story-driven reports
We live in the information age. We operate within the attention economy. Yeesh. With all that competition, how is your report going to get traction with your stakeholders? With a compelling story! We created Storymasters: A Guide to Written Stories to give you the tools to write story-driven reports.
No More ‘Thud!’ 4 Tips to Turn Your Insights into Action
The best insights are only as good as the actions they inspire. Conflicting agendas and too-packed calendars often leave teams unable to internalize and take action. These 4 tips will help you turn your next share out into an Application Workshop (or Activation Workshop depending on your company’s nomenclature).
3 Keys to Successful Dealmaking: Empathy, Courtesy, and Respect
Amy Hall, COO of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, built her career by treating people well. We sat down with Amy to discuss good deals, bad deals, and the magic of the golden rule.
My Recipe for Story Crafting Deliciousness
Are you over the typical dry corporate PowerPoint? Want to create a rich story? Here’s how to cook up a breakthrough and connect with your audience.
How to get more bang for your research buck
Budget pressures make it increasingly necessary for market researchers to stretch their research dollar – while still delivering rich insights that inspire action. To help, we’ve compiled 5 stretch-your-budget-for-maximum-impact tips gathered from more than 20 years of cross-industry experience.
The Little Things That Add Up: 3 Tips for Great Ethnos
A little unexpected is great, a lot of unexpected can derail the project, create doubt amongst the broader team, jeopardize the learning and break the bank. CEO Rob Volpe shares his best practices for ethnographic research.
Confessions of a Failure: How to Bounce Back When Things Go Wrong
We don’t always bat 1000. Sometimes we come up short. Sometimes we fail. What are we going to do about it? How are we going to learn and improve? COO, Lisa Osborne talks about failure, overcommunication, and how collisions are good for business.
Getting to Yes… On a Dress
Ignite 360 CEO, Rob Volpe assumed women had it easy finding something stylish and flattering for any occasion. And if it was easy for women, how hard would it be for a man who is used to much fewer choices and therefore less discerning. Today, Rob shares his first-hand experience in dress empathy.
Keeping Your Head: 1 Sure-Fire Way to Improve Your Storytelling at Work
When everything seems to be falling apart around you because headlines are bad, sales are flat, or research is lackluster, you can keep your head with a story. The key? Use the storytelling style that best suits you.
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Why Homophobes Still Matter to Your Project [Podcast]
It’s not easy hearing views that are contrary (and even offensive). How do you handle that situation when it’s at work? It happened to us – and here’s what we did.
50.7 Million Students Can’t Be Wrong: 5 Thought Leaders Share How They Stay Ahead of the Learning Curve.
At every level of an organization, people wonder how they could benefit from a return to the classroom. Today, our Ignite 360 thought leaders share the tools they use to stay sharp, relevant and far ahead of the learning curve.
You Decide: Is this Remix A Beautiful Noise or Nails on Chalkboard?
We remixed Lifeology™ for 2018. It sounds like human connection is back.
Risky Business: How to Survive a Week Unplugged
Unplugging is risky business. It’s better/easier/safer to stay connected. Just in case. But I was proved wrong this summer vacation. I learned the risk has never been more worth the reward than it is in 2018.
Four Ways to Ride the Wave of Amazon’s Retail Disruption
While traditional retailers struggle with declining sales, online retail disruptors like Amazon are a ‘prime’ example of a company seeing record growth. So, why are successful e-commerce retailers jumping feet first into omni-channel endeavors? COO, Lisa Osborne details 4 ways to prepare for change, pro-actively embrace the future and achieve success!