Storytelling
A recent Fast Company article made a profound comment on the power of storytelling. "The stories that you tell about your past shape your future." That one statement is so critical to effective leadership and communication.
One of my definitions of a "leader" is the person who knows the most stories! A leader shapes culture by telling and re-telling stories. I think the same is true in a family context--a parent shapes culture by telling and retelling family stories that usually begin with, "Remember the time when...."
Stories are cathartic. They add a level of authenticity and integrity. Their is nothing more powerful than telling or hearing a spiritual story.
It's no wonder Jesus was so narrative! I want NCC to be a storytelling culture. Posted by Batterson at April 12, 2004 10:09 AM
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One of my definitions of a "leader" is the person who knows the most stories! A leader shapes culture by telling and re-telling stories. I think the same is true in a family context--a parent shapes culture by telling and retelling family stories that usually begin with, "Remember the time when...."
Stories are cathartic. They add a level of authenticity and integrity. Their is nothing more powerful than telling or hearing a spiritual story.
It's no wonder Jesus was so narrative! I want NCC to be a storytelling culture. Posted by Batterson at April 12, 2004 10:09 AM
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