Let the Story Do the Work by Esther K. Choy

Let the Story Do the Work

The Art of Storytelling for Business Success

Esther K. Choy

AMACOM · Print & ebook · January 17, 2023

People forget facts, but they never forget a good story.

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Genres
Meetings & Presentations, Language Arts, Better Communication
Published
AMACOM, January 17, 2023

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People forget facts, but they never forget a good story. Let the Story Do the Work shows how the art of storytelling is key for any business to achieve success. For most, there’s nothing easy about crafting a memorable story, let alone linking it to professional goals. However, material for stories and anecdotes that can be used for your professional success already surround you.

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To get people interested in and convinced by what you are saying, you need to tell an interesting story. As the Founder and Chief Story Facilitator at Leadership Story Lab, a company that helps executives unlock the persuasive power of storytelling, Esther Choy teaches you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that will achieve your goals. In Let the Story Do the Work, you can learn to: - Capture attention - Engage your audience - Change minds - Inspire action - Pitch persuasively When you find the perfect hook, structure your story according to its strengths, and deliver it at the right time in the right way, you’ll see firsthand how easy it is to turn everyday communications into opportunities to connect, gain buy-in, and build lasting relationships.

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Language Arts52%
Meetings & Presentations47%
Better Communication35%

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  • Business Communication
  • Meetings & Presentations
  • Direct Marketing
  • Sales Management
Authors
Esther K. Choy
Publisher
AMACOM
Published
January 17, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Business Communication