Creating Change Through Storytelling

How do we persuade people more effectively and more authentically? And how does telling our own leadership story help those we’re trying to persuade to trust us and what we’re trying to do? Storytelling, and using it to make human connections, is a key part of the answer. We spoke with Sally Zimney, the author of Speaking Story, to learn more. Topics in this episode:02:41 – Origin story06:22 – Storytelling is having a moment11:27 – Female leaders, storytelling, and leadership15:14 – What is a story?16:58 – Misconceptions about storytelling19:33 – Find your own story29:52 – What the audience needs from you33:06 – How do you want people to feel?35:13 – Editing37:49 – Terrible advice39:39 – Preparing (great advice)44:46 – Perfection kills connection51:01 – For more information Links:Sally Zimney is the author of Speaking Story; visit her website at bemoved.comSally was the closing speaker at the 2024 NCA Leadership ConferenceFor more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.Support the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.