{"product_id":"lead-with-a-story-paul-smith-9780814420300","title":"Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEADERSHIP STARTS WITH STORYTELLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith clarity around your message, you will energize those you lead and create a vision they can buy into. But first, you must first write the story that will get them excited and ready to execute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClarity is key for any successful leader, so much so that top corporations, such as Micorsoft. Nike, Proctor and Gamble, Kimberly Clark, and many more, have incorporated storytelling into their leadership training programs. These companies know that before you can become a strong leader, you must first master the art of storytelling so you can communicate your vision to your team and inspire them to execute on objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power of storytelling will allow you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvision Success- lead change by identifying goals in your story and building team commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an Environment for Winning- create a team culture and identify values that encourage collaboration and value diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergize Your Team- use your story to help others find passion for their work by building courage, inspiration, and motivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspire and Educate- teach your employees key lessons and provide coaching and actionable feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpower Others- use storytelling to delegate authority and encourage targeted innovation that supports your vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to be a leader others want to follow, you must master storytelling and use that skill to communicate a vision that your team can support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814420303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814420300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amacom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/14\/2012 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/30\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2013\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44044877365503,"sku":"9780814420300","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_22affbc3-2e9d-4640-ab7e-cabff0fa71ea.jpg?v=1684975431","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lead-with-a-story-paul-smith-9780814420300","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}