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Karen writes about the real challenges leaders face every day: how to tell memorable stories, how to turn data into something people actually act on, how to lead through constant change, and how to build a culture where people do their best work.
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Storyteller Interview: Sarah Austin Jenness
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth.
The Perfect Story is Here!
A book to help you find and tell the perfect story for any audience or setting.
Storyteller Interview Series Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Peggy Fogelman of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
How to Tell a Short Story: Making Every Word Count
How to tell short stories where everything earns its place.
Interviews with Storytellers
Storyteller Interviews for The Perfect Story including Pam Sherman
Business Storytelling: 5 Essential Tips for Leaders and Teams
Leverage these five tips for telling effective stories at work.
The Gingerbread House
My mom and I made a gingerbread house that fell apart and that made it perfect.
Lollipop Moments
Breaking down Drew Dudley’s TED Talk as an example of great storytelling.
The Kaleidoscope: Changing Perspective in Your Stories
Try this one thing to change the meaning and takeaway of your story.
The Way Back
One of the most influential aspects of storytelling is tapping into nostalgia.
What Goes Into a Book Proposal?
Want to be traditionally published? You will need a strong proposal.
If You See It, You Can Be It
Shape culture by telling stories about leaders and teams you want more of.