Storytelling Manifesto
Get the free manifesto that started it all. Join the 11,000+ who have downloaded our popular book, Believe Me: a Storytelling Manifesto for Change-makers and Innovators.
The secret to persuasion, influence, and motivation is deeply grounded in storytelling. We...
When people Google you or visit your website, they’re looking for a story. If...
Everyone has a story. We’ll help you learn how to tell yours. “Michael brings...
We’re evangelists for the global storytelling movement. We help entrepreneurs,...
Reboot Workshop is a day-long, unconference built in a hybrid format for freelancers, startups, and business owners (and those aspiring to be) to answer the burning questions you have about what it takes to get started, be successful, and thrive in your business.
Some people want to tell their story because they have a message they’re passionate about sharing and spreading. Others want to tell a story that makes them stand out and makes them memorable so they can land better job and business opportunities. Whatever your reason is, by now you understand the importance of identifying your story and telling it right. [...]
Alright, so by now you’ve watched the awesome Chris Rene video, and learned about the importance of storytelling to land better job and business opportunities. Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty stuff and talk about the key ingredients of a good bio that will help you get others to believe in you and what you’re offering. Watch my video [...]
Note: The following post is based on my article “The Resume Is Dead, The Bio Is King.” Recently, I shared with you a video of Chris Rene the guy who went from hauling trash and addiction to stardom, thanks to his storytelling skills and musical talent. If you’ve ever watched talent shows like American Idol and The X Factor, you’ll [...]
Chris Rene tells his superhero story with passion and the killer combo of truth and love. He’s interesting, interested, and makes himself stand out because he knows how to tell his story. Chris has zero fancy credentials I’m aware of. He hauls trash for a living. And yet, he’s inspired us with his heroic story, one he probably wasn’t even aware he had to this extent. And this can be true for your story, too.
Brands as Storytellers: #BrandsConf NY 2011 A moderated discussion amongst brands which leverage the real-time social web to share their stories. Jonathan Kay (@GrasshopperBuzz) – Ambassador of Buzz, Grasshopper.com Michael Margolis (@getstoried) Watch this killer 10-minute video where Jonathan Kay and and Michael Margolis discuss how to build a tribe around a “boring ass product”. Jonathan irreverently dispels some of [...]
The New Storytellers: Michelle James “Storytelling and the Creative Process: Imaginative Ways to bring your Story to Life” Creativity and storytelling are like Oreos and milk – separate, they’re nice, but together they’re magic. When it comes to telling our own story, so much of what we accept as reality is just the habitual stories we tell ourselves. To articulate a [...]
(This post was inspired by Michael going into the studio to record new videos for Get Storied. He has some great things to say, and I thought I’d share with you!) 2011 has been dubbed the “year for video” by more than few internet marketers, but what does that really mean to you? You’re busy. You’ve got a message to [...]
Why Are Most Public Interest Stories so Un-Interesting? Many of our readers work in the nonprofit sector. In my experience, there’s nothing more compelling than storytelling around a cause or issue. Whenever you have someone facing and overcoming big challenges, there’s an interesting story to be told. Yet, you’re often dealing with taboo topics many are uncomfortable discussing: poverty, domestic [...]
Excited to release this 34-minute interview I did for Zappos Insights (back in Dec 2009). This was content previously available exclusively to the Zappos Insights membership community. In this video, my good friend Robert Richman, Product Manager of Zappos Insights, and I seriously geek out on the link between storytelling and cultures of innovation. Understanding the Zappos Brand Did you [...]