In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Paul Smith, business storytelling coach and bestselling author of Lead with A Story, Sell with A Story, and The 10 Stories. In this episode, Paul Smith shares how leaders can use storytelling as a powerful business tool. Paul Smith also shared specific stories leaders need to tell to improve the clarity of their communications and motivate their teams.
Some highlights:
-Paul Smith on why many leaders are not good at telling stories
-Defining a story and what makes a good story
-Paul Smith on clarity of communication objectives
-Understanding the process of compelling storytelling
-What leaders can do to influence their organization through storytelling
-Paul Smith on the importance of storytelling skills
-How you can turn a good story into a great one
Connect with Paul Smith:
Lead With A Story Website (https://leadwithastory.com/)
Lead With A Story on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814420303/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pausmispetraa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0814420303)
Sell With A Story on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Story-Capture-Attention-Build/dp/0814437117/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459376833&sr=1-2&keywords=sell+with+a+story&linkCode=sl1&tag=pausmispetraa-20&linkId=dce3e74f9d381eba658115b43e611f3d)
Paul Smith on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LeadWithAStory)
Paul Smith on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leadwithastory/)
Paul Smith on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/leadwithastory)
Paul Smith on Twitter (https://twitter.com/LeadWithAStory)
Paul Smith on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithpa9/)
Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:
Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)
Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)
Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)
