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#56: How 16 Characteristics of Greatness Apply to Storytelling
Business of Story
English - September 05, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 156 ratingsBusiness contentmarketing storymarketing branding business digitalmarketing parkhowell socialmedia storytelling Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: #55: How to Build a More Human Brand Story
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Don Yaeger, Author and Speaker, joins the Business of Story Podcast to discuss how empathy is the core of compelling storytelling, why questions are key, and the 16 characteristics of greatness.The Business of Story is sponsored by Emma, Convince & Convert, and Oracle.
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In This Episode
What the 16 characteristics of greatness are and how to apply them to your story How to ask the most interesting questions of your interviewees Why humor is an important tool for accessibility How empathy is at the core of all storytelling Why keeping good company that challenges you is a key to success How to break down barriers and open up your audience
Resources
Don Yaeger Don Yaeger on Twitter, @DonYaeger Influence ‘16 Conference Sports Illustrated G. J. Hart Bill Swales John Wooden "The Hero's Journey," by Joseph Campbell “Your DIY Guide to Crafting and Telling Compelling Brand Stories that Sell,” by Park Howell BusinessofStory.com [email protected]
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