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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
What yours? We want to help you tell it. Our tribe continues to grow and gather from all four directions. Lets get to know each other. Come introduce yourself: What are you working on? How do you hope storytelling can make a difference? What would you like Get Storied to teach and share with you? Please post in the comments [...]
Many of you hope to become a recognized thought-leader in your industry, field, or niche. With good reason. If you’re a consultant, coach, author, speaker, or blogger – becoming a thought leader is the ticket to freedom. Thought-leaders are paid higher, get better gigs, and have more opportunities to choose from. That’s a fact.
The “About” Page is often the first place people visit on your website. This is where people naturally go to decide if they like you, trust you, and want to do business with you. It’s also one of the hardest pages to write — because you have to talk about yourself. Despite the obvious importance, there’s no aggregate data on [...]
Ever since my article on the99percent.com went viral, I’ve been inundated with questions and inquiries from people wanting more help with their story. While I’d love to answer every question, given all of my commitments it’s just not possible. One option is The New About Me. An affordable DIY system for anyone who wants to revamp their bio into a [...]
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