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Can You Tell a Story in Six Words?

Creating Meaning Posted by Harrison on Jan 22, 2010

A story does what facts and statistics never can: it inspires and it motivates. That’s why expert storytellers are such effective communicators. They translate complex ideas into practical examples – and they know how to make emotional connections with their audience. Their message gets through because everyone can relate to a good story.
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“Give me the White House or give me Death!”

Creating Meaning Posted by Harrison on Nov 5, 2009

I felt like channeling Patrick Henry who famously narrowed down the options for himself to liberty or death in his bid to persuade the Virginia House of Burgesses to commit Virginia’s troops to the Revolutionary War. Not because I’m a history buff, but because a news article I just came across effectively illustrates how media [...]