Stories are Like Songs… Here’s Why.

Mick Jagger sings songs more than once!

  OK, you know that stories are essential. But, I find that people hesitate to tell their best stories more than once. They certainly often resist telling them often and using them to their full effect. But, stories are like songs! I believe that thinking of your stories as if they are songs is powerful […]

Leading in the Age of Coronavirus: Powerful Virtual Leadership

John Bates Free Webinar

FREE EVENT: LEADING IN THE AGE OF CORONAVIRUS; POWERFUL VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF GREAT UNCERTAINTY. More dates will be added this week. FRIDAY APRIL 3RD, (1 HOUR) 08:45 – 09:45 MOUNTAIN (07:45 PACIFIC/9:45 CENTRAL/10:45 EASTERN) New Dates will be posted on this page as we have them. These calls feature a quick check-in […]

Stories Are Essential…

John Sharon and Johnny Hiking

Would you like to know the story of this picture? Read on! Storytelling is essential to Leadership Communication and Persuasion. No matter where you are stories and good storytelling are ESSENTIAL. Whether it’s the TED stage, the boardroom or the bedroom, stories really matter wherever you interact with human beings…     As for the […]

Is Storytelling Fluffy? Maybe… But It’s Fundamental To Your Success!

audience listening to stories

Years ago I read a really good book called Tell To Win by Peter Guber who is a very successful businessman. In this book he looks back over his long career and thinks about where he failed and where he succeeded. After really thinking about it, his final conclusion was somewhat shocking to me. He […]

This is Probably the Most Powerful Leadership Tool of All.

And, it sure is a powerful, useful and amazing tool to have as a speaker. I call it your Super Hero Origin Story. Don’t get hung up on Super Hero, it’s really about your Origin story! Watch this video, it’s only 3 min. long. Then come back here and I’ll share a little more about […]