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Leader as Storyteller, Story as Vision

Leader as Storyteller, Story as Vision. Using The Offsite as a Learning Tool. Robert H. Thompson & Angie Chaplin. “…a fact wrapped in an emotion that compels us to take an action that transforms our world.” The Elements of Persuasion , Maxwell & Dickman

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Leader as Storyteller, Story as Vision

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  1. Leader as Storyteller, Story as Vision Using The Offsite as a Learning Tool Robert H. Thompson & Angie Chaplin

  2. “…a fact wrapped in an emotion that compels us to take an action that transforms our world.” The Elements of Persuasion, Maxwell & Dickman “As a person of influence, your goal is to introduce a new story that will let your facts in.” The Story Factor, Annette Simmons What is story? additional resources contributed and used with permission by Delta Possibilities, www.deltapossibilities.com

  3. Seton Hall University M.A. in Strategic Communication & Leadership (MASCL) Students, graduates, faculty members 30 participants, 21 responses Research participants

  4. I enjoyed reading The Offsite……………………………............ 8.3 Plots and stories in The Offsite are relevant to workplace……… 7.6 Characters’ actions and dialogue are realistic…………………... 6.6 I recommend The Offsite to readers of other leadership books…. 7.6 I recommend The Offsite as supplemental reading to students in Seton Hall University’s MASCL program…………………….... 7.6 The Offsite is valuable for teaching leadership at work……….... 7.6 The Offsite is valuable for teaching leadership in classroom…… 7.3 Survey shows…

  5. Offers practical examples of leadership at any level and organization. Easy read that provides an intriguing story of good and poor leadership. Content applies to most organizations and characters offer opportunity to connect with someone similar to themselves. This helps see where you are in your own leadership journey. Describe The Offsite

  6. “The world is nothing but my perception of it. I see only through myself. I hear only through the filter of my own story.” Byron Katie

  7. I enjoyed Joe. Before MASCL I was skeptical of leadership and its effects like Joe in the story, and I enjoyed his turn-around at the end. I got the sense he was sincere in his desire to make a life-change and become a true leader and team player. Enjoyed most

  8. “…the more clearly and convincingly you are able to tell your story, the better your chance of attracting the people who can best help you move your story forward, and in whose stories you can play a productive part.” Bill Strickland

  9. Gwen, Abby, Sam, Joe, Gordon Favorite characters

  10. “As a storyteller you borrow a story’s power to connect people to what is important and to help them make sense of their world.” Annette Simmons

  11. The Never Ending Story Make the Choice Define Present Story Create a Credible Path Erase Limiting Thoughts Become an Action Hero Invitation to Serve Ask Why? Why? Why? Write Your Script

  12. Best as introduction or companion to The Leadership Challenge to exemplify the five practices. Fictional fable immerses you in the story, and present concepts through action and dialogue that readers relate to in themselves, their teams or organizations. Characters incorporated content into their own stories and brought it to life. As people asked questions, author offered clarification or resolution into storyline. As Sam, Abby and Charlie were coaching other characters, they were also coaching the reader. Comparison to other books

  13. “We don’t need more information. We need to know what it means. We need a story that explains what it means and makes feel like we fit in there somewhere.” Annette Simmons

  14. First time I heard “commitment circle” and leader is “the facilitator for your team, to help them grow as individuals.” Planning a course for work/life is a must. Workbook asks “what do I want my life to look like today” – a powerful statement – takes into account the whole of leadership and provided a pivotal statement to frame thinking of work and role in leading. Also learned from Abby the importance of voice. Steered me back to The Leadership Challenge. A good gut check to ask, “Am I living the 5 practices?” Lessons learned

  15. “Well-constructed and well-delivered stories are captivating and memorable because they include details, dialogue and drama.” Boyd Clarke & Ron Crossland

  16. Motivated by Sam and others. Was I attending The Offsite as well, sitting next to Joe or Gwen? I had become stagnant, complacent, and fed up with my organization. Relating to characters and The Never Ending Story reenergized my determination and focus. I am part of my future, it will not happen to me but I will carve it through hard work and a dedicated group of peers. Validated where I am and need to go. Offers process steps/outline to hone in on elements needed to take your own journey. Personal reflections

  17. “As you begin to pay attention to your own stories and what they say about you, you will enter into the exciting process of becoming, as you should be, the author of your own life, the creator of your own possibilities.” Mandy Aftel

  18. According to Annette Simmons, The Story Factor: The best way to communicate a value is through example. The second best way to communicate a value is through a story that provides an example. What’s one of your personal values? Share a story to express that value. What’s your story?

  19. ? Questions? Answers.

  20. Contact information Robert Thompson Author, The Offsite Speaker, Consultant, Coach, Leader Inside Out http://www.leaderinsideout.com/ robert@leadersinsideout.com Twitter - roberththompson Angie Chaplin Professor, Seton Hall University Center for Learning & Leading, Lutheran Services in Iowa http://www.lsiowa.org/CLL angie.chaplin@lsiowa.org angela.chaplin@shu.edu Twitter – angiechaplin

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