S12 E5 Do Something with Gayle Turner

S12 E5 Do Something - Bias for Action, Trusting Employees

 "Stories are the currency of connection. We use them to connect with people and understand their perspectives." This quote sets the stage for this episode of Gayle Turner's Stories Matter podcast, where he shares his experiences of using storytelling as a leadership tool.

Gayle Turner is a professional speaker and consultant who has helped countless leaders improve their public speaking skills. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of storytelling in building connections with an audience. The main message is to become a person worth listening to so that you can effectively communicate your message and inspire others. Gayle shares personal stories and insights from his career to illustrate how storytelling can be used to create memorable and impactful presentations.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling and how it can be used to connect with an audience. They will learn about the key elements of a compelling story and how to use them effectively in their own presentations. Gayle also discusses how to overcome common obstacles that leaders face when trying to incorporate storytelling into their communication.

To become a more effective leader, listeners should begin by identifying personal stories that are relevant to their message and audience.

They should then focus on crafting these stories using the key elements discussed in the episode, such as:

• a relatable hero, 
• with a relevant challenge, 
• dealing with an honest struggle 
• in service of a worthy lesson.. 

Finally, they should practice delivering these stories in a way that is authentic and engaging.

Do this now! - Start by reflecting on your own experiences and identifying a personal story that relates to your message. Write out the key elements of the story, such as the conflict, characters, and resolution.

Practice telling the story to friends or family members and ask for feedback on how you can improve. Keep refining the story until it feels natural and engaging, then incorporate it when striving to influence the values of those in your charge..

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

If you'd like to explore how clarifying your organization's stories and sharing the stories that exemplify those values can improve performance click here and schedule a time to talk with Gayle.

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