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Dave Bricker: StorySailing®

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Business Transformation Through Storytelling

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Storytelling Straight Talk: Humility Kills Conviction

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on September 28, 2021 by Dave BrickerSeptember 20, 2021

Leaders write and speak with conviction. Bold writing is not arrogant. Readers and audiences know that your words are a direct extension of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences. Don’t talk about yourself at the expense of offering value to … READ MORE→

Posted in Marketing, Storytelling, Writing and Speaking

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Sexual Harassment – Rewriting the Story

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on August 31, 2021 by Dave BrickerApril 27, 2021
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Is sexual harassment a problem, or a symptom of a larger, deeper issue? The answer depends on the stories we use to define and discuss it. Challenge: Write a story about sexual harassment. Use fictional avatar characters. (If you call … READ MORE→

Posted in Business Relationships, Storytelling, Writing and Speaking

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Be an Effective Storyteller. Try Story Listening

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on August 17, 2021 by Dave BrickerAugust 9, 2021

Storytelling is a powerful tool, but no one ever talks about story listening. Have you ever been with a friend, family member, client, or colleague and assumed they were thinking and feeling something completely different from what they actually were? … READ MORE→

Posted in Business Strategy, Storytelling, Writing and Speaking

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

English Pet Peeves for Storytellers

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on August 3, 2021 by Dave BrickerJuly 21, 2021
English Pet Peeves

Dis­cus­sions of English pet peeves pro­vide an en­ter­tain­ing forum for the ex­pres­sion of ire. In fact, if a “pet” is some­thing we cher­ish, and a “peeve” is some­thing that an­noys us, “pet peeves” are what we love to hate. Misusing … READ MORE→

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Another Boring Speaker! The Problem and How to Fix It.

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on July 20, 2021 by Dave BrickerApril 27, 2021

“This should be a great presentation,” said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a table near the platform. The speaker made a gazillion dollars taking startups public. He’s the CEO of…” “Why does everyone … READ MORE→

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Superhero Stories

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on July 6, 2021 by Dave BrickerOctober 10, 2022
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When I was young, I collected superhero stories and comic books. I was fascinated by the exploits of the same characters—Ironman, Spiderman, Superman, and others—who inspire movie-watchers today. The comic book was for me, the ultimate storytelling medium, a combination … READ MORE→

Posted in Favorites, Storytelling, Writing and Speaking

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Are Your Messages Missing the Mark?

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on May 25, 2021 by Dave BrickerOctober 10, 2022
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Are your messages missing the mark? Are your stories clear and accurate or are your meanings lost in translation? The storyteller’s challenge is to convert abstract and intangible ideas, experiences, emotions, and memories into sounds or characters on a page … READ MORE→

Posted in Favorites, Marketing, Storytelling, Writing and Speaking

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Storytellers: Be a Journeyist, Not a Journalist

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on November 10, 2020 by Dave BrickerNovember 11, 2020

Be a journeyist, not a journalist. The purpose of a speech is to transform the audience—to elicit some change in thought, feeling, or action. The purpose of the audience is not to help you unburden yourself of your story. Life … READ MORE→

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

I-We-You. Tips for Speakers and Writers

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on October 27, 2020 by Dave BrickerMarch 11, 2022
i-we-you

I-We-You. You’re addressing an audience. When should you switch from the inclusive “we” to the more personal “you?” When is it acceptable to use “I?” When talking about your own experiences, use “I.” Listeners will follow your story as long … READ MORE→

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Who Are You to Judge?

Dave Bricker: StorySailing® Posted on September 1, 2020 by Dave BrickerSeptember 1, 2020

Have you ever been disappointed with a judge’s call—in a courtroom, on a ball field, or in a contest? Who are you to judge? In August of 2020, I watched eight finalists compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking, … READ MORE→

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Every two weeks, I send out a new article about business communication. Storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are common topics, though I've been known to throw in an occasional oddball post around the holidays. Your questions and comments are always welcome!

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