Monday, December 14, 2009

Business Storytelling: Steven Spielberg a storyteller

Most of you are probably reading the title and saying, "DUH! of course he is a storyteller, he's told some great stories." Recently a colleague sent me a note and in it he included a tidbit he heard while watching a TV special on the making of Jurassic Park. "Steven Spielberg is a passionate storyteller! When he gets together with family and friends, what he loves to do most is tell stories, especially ghost stories! People do say he is quite good."

I believe being able to tell an oral story is the first step in the process of using stories for entertainment (movies, books, music) and for marketing (testimonials, sales etc.) Practice this holiday season by telling stories when the family gets together. You may never produce a blockbuster as big as Jurassic Park but your stories can help your business grow.