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Leadership, Communication and Vision are the primary foundations of success. J Loren Norris addresses them all in "StoryPower is an Inside Job"
"STORYPOWER IS AN INSIDE JOB!" My core message.
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STORYPOWER IS A LEADERSHIP TOOL
The number of times I have encountered people in leadership roles, parenting roles and other positions of management or influence who are careless about how they speak to and about those they lead is truly mind boggling. I have witnessed parents, teachers, managers, even ministry and government leaders belittle those who are counting on them. From name calling to public humiliation it seems as if they believe the more they can crush the will of those they lead, the more power they have to exert. Nothing could be further from the truth! If leadership is about influence, then the positive influence which builds trust and safety goes a long way in the direction of loyalty, service and sacrifice. Words, stories, illustrations and examples which encourage, empower and embolden your team members will expand your influence and strengthen your team. In fact, IF THE STORY YOU TELL to make a point involves your team, IT BETTER BE POSITIVE!
STORYPOWER IS A COMMUNICATION TOOL
The most common request I receive as a Public Speaking Coach is “help me write the speech that sells!” Ironically, this is an alarm bell in my mind. Immediately our relationship has shifted. Because I know the previous two points to be profoundly true and profoundly critical in the survival of the species, I am hesitant and proceed with caution. I also know that training someone to utilize the power of story selection, story crafting and storytelling when they are still dealing with unbridled ego and emotional wounds is tantamount to handing a sharpened broad sword to an angry five year old and expecting no negative consequences.
STORYPOWER IS AN INSIDE JOB
”It’s nothing new under the sun. We have heard it all our lives. “If you can’t say something nice, then say nothing at all.” For the most part, decent people try to hold their tongues when the urge to say something hurtful, cruel, demeaning and destructive wells up inside them... EXCEPT WHEN THEY ARE TALKING TO THEMSELVES! That’s why StoryPower is an inside job.” J Loren Norris
The encouragement we tend to offer others seems to be missing many times in our own internal conversations. I know this for certain, I am my own five decade case study. For as long as I have been able to think, reason and talk, I have vacillated back and forth between verbose pride and self destructive self-talk. I have been halted in relationships by arrogance and an overblown ego and I have struggled with self hatred and low self esteem. I am sure no one else has experienced this journey... RIGHT?? Mastery of the conversation inside one's head is the very foundation of great leadership, which requires great communication with others.
If you would like to know more about the StoryPower Master Class for Leaders and Communicators visit the page here.
If you would like to start a conversation about the impact StoryPower could bring to your life, your leadership and your career, Click the calendar below and select a date and time to chat with Loren personally.
(Get An Inside Look At The Masterclass)
STORYPOWER IS A LEADERSHIP TOOL
The number of times I have encountered people in leadership roles, parenting roles and other positions of management or influence who are careless about how they speak to and about those they lead is truly mind boggling. I have witnessed parents, teachers, managers, even ministry and government leaders belittle those who are counting on them. From name calling to public humiliation it seems as if they believe the more they can crush the will of those they lead, the more power they have to exert. Nothing could be further from the truth! If leadership is about influence, then the positive influence which builds trust and safety goes a long way in the direction of loyalty, service and sacrifice. Words, stories, illustrations and examples which encourage, empower and embolden your team members will expand your influence and strengthen your team. In fact, IF THE STORY YOU TELL to make a point involves your team, IT BETTER BE POSITIVE!
STORYPOWER IS A COMMUNICATION TOOL
The most common request I receive as a Public Speaking Coach is “help me write the speech that sells!” Ironically, this is an alarm bell in my mind. Immediately our relationship has shifted. Because I know the previous two points to be profoundly true and profoundly critical in the survival of the species, I am hesitant and proceed with caution. I also know that training someone to utilize the power of story selection, story crafting and storytelling when they are still dealing with unbridled ego and emotional wounds is tantamount to handing a sharpened broad sword to an angry five year old and expecting no negative consequences.
STORYPOWER IS AN INSIDE JOB
”It’s nothing new under the sun. We have heard it all our lives. “If you can’t say something nice, then say nothing at all.” For the most part, decent people try to hold their tongues when the urge to say something hurtful, cruel, demeaning and destructive wells up inside them... EXCEPT WHEN THEY ARE TALKING TO THEMSELVES! That’s why StoryPower is an inside job.” J Loren Norris
The encouragement we tend to offer others seems to be missing many times in our own internal conversations. I know this for certain, I am my own five decade case study. For as long as I have been able to think, reason and talk, I have vacillated back and forth between verbose pride and self destructive self-talk. I have been halted in relationships by arrogance and an overblown ego and I have struggled with self hatred and low self esteem. I am sure no one else has experienced this journey... RIGHT?? Mastery of the conversation inside one's head is the very foundation of great leadership, which requires great communication with others.
If you would like to know more about the StoryPower Master Class for Leaders and Communicators visit the page here.
If you would like to start a conversation about the impact StoryPower could bring to your life, your leadership and your career, Click the calendar below and select a date and time to chat with Loren personally.
