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If you are a leader or manager for any sized group or team, stories are simply the best tool for communicating ideas and coaching your team to implement specific instructions. If you want transformation to be retained by your team, you need #StoryPower in your arsenal. If you are a public speaker, teacher, trainer, pastor or coach there is nothing worse to damage your integrity or credibility than trying to use someone else's stories, jokes or anecdotes to make a point. StoryPowerMasterclass ...
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“Christian Success Coach for Families and Entrepreneurs. Have Success Sooner by Building a Solid Foundation!” Ruthy Sonntag https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris/episodes/STORYPOWER-TV-interview-with-Ruthy-Sonntag-and-J-Loren-Norris-e2jq65s RUTHYSPEAKS.COM/SUCCESSCLUBhttps://www.instagram.com/truthanna/_____________________________…
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6 STORIES EVERY LEADER NEEDS TO CRAFT TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND INFLUENCE “Stories serve a purpose beyond engaging entertainment. Stories reveal truths in a deep way when they connect with the needs and experiences of others. An intentionally selected and well crafted story solves many challenges in advance, breaks down walls of misunderstanding a…
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City Council Candidate Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sgt Skip Overdier - Discussion about political candidacy, leadership, what its like to be 1/10th of 1 % of any category. INTERVIEWS LIVE IN STUDIO 8-19-23 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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RESILIENCE IS AN ESSENTIAL ATTITUDE OF LEADERSHIP - THE PAYOFF IS SUCCESS “A leader who stares down the barrel of failure and does not tremble is stalwart. A leader who remains determined in the face of delay will see the reward of completion in due time. A leader who takes the blows of criticism in stride along side lavish adulation with no notabl…
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AGILITY IS A KEY ASPECT OF LEADERSHIP DIRECTLY RELATED TO DEFERENCE “The ability to bob and weave so to speak with the movement of markets, manpower and manufacturing is a required skill of leaders. A great business plan is a well crafted game plan for sales strategy, marketing tactics, and hiring goals. Even the best prepared business plan is stil…
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THINKING AND ACTING SYSTEMICALLY IS LEADERSHIP NOT MANAGEMENT “ What is the difference between systematically and systemically? In simplest terms, something described as systematic uses or follows a system, while something described as systemic is part of, or is embedded in, the system itself.(per Google) In other words, management is the applicati…
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LEADERS WHO LACK SELF AWARENESS ARE LIKE RELATIONAL WRECKING BALLS “No one wants to believe they are selfish, self centered, self focused. We all know that one leader who simply does not see the challenges and struggles they create for others in their sphere of influence. When a leader is unable to see or acknowledge their own flaws, they become pr…
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COMMUNICATION IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF GREAT LEADERSHIP George Bernard Shaw said: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place”. I find that all levels of leadership hinge on the ability to transfer ideas, transforms behaviors and transmute productivity and none of these happen without effective…
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INFLUENCE - BUILDING IT AND WIELDING IT “It amazes me what passes for influence in this generation. Even the label influencer has been hijacked for use in a purely commercially measurable way. Looking back on my life, some of my greatest influencers were known by less than a couple dozen people. Some of the influencers in my life are of world accla…
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6 KEY SKILLS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN 2024 “Leadership requires many facets of competency and skill. Much of the nature of a leader is personality, character and integrity meaning it’s the inner person, the who that you are. Much of the role of a leader requires skills which must be developed, honed and regularly sharpened. John C Maxwell’s #1 Be…
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STRATEGY IN THE HAND OF A LEADER BECOMES PROVABLE PRODUCTIVE ACTION “The chain of custody for WHY AND HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO looks like this: Vision > Mission > Strategy > Tactics > Goals > Objectives > Assignments > Tasks > Actions Taken > Performance Review. Managers consider and over see systems, processes and tools to ensure each level of this pr…
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HOW DOES A LEADER BUILD COMMITMENT IN A TEAM? “Loyalty in many circles is a thing of the past. There once was an expectation of working from apprentice to pension in one company or at least in one industry. The idea of living in the same house until it was paid off and the kids had gone off to college was also the norm. Having the same spouse, same…
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HOW TO LEAD INCLUSIVELY - IS IT A TRICK QUESTION? “It is an observation as a leader that humans are emotive creatures. Humans desire affirmation, appreciation and acknowledgment. Leaders who practice these things, inherently practice what would truly fit the definition of inclusivity. The idea that leaders must look for anomalies, uniqueness of cha…
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LEADERS MUST STEWARD CLARITY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY “Lack of clarity leads to a lack of motivation, lack of inspiration, lack of direction and a lack of team cohesion. When a leader is unclear on the vision of an organization (whether unclear as to what it is or simply unclear in expressing it) the established goals to achieve the vision will be e…
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LEADERS MAINTAIN RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF COMPLEX PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY DO HARD THINGS “Leaders who tackle complex issues in business, relationships and their own personal growth must learn to become and remain resilient. The most important skill one must master as a resilient leader is the willingness and discipline to DO HARD THINGS. Make hard c…
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HOW LEADERS CREATE GENUINE CONNECTIONS “Building relationships requires commitment, intentionality and a great deal of compassion. Leaders who try to manage and manipulate the outcomes of every relationship for their own gain will find themselves very lonely at the top. Leaders who learn to nurture, encourage, promote and support those around them …
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HOW TO LEAD FROM THE MIDDLE “The way to the top as a leader can be a veritable mine field. One wrong move, one unacceptable comment, one failed relationship and you’re cancelled. The ability to be promoted, advanced, recognized or even accepted could come to an abrupt halt. In many large companies and institutions the culture has become simply toxi…
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES - BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR TEAM “IMHO - As well as my 35 plus years of leadership in varying capacities there is one tool for leadership development which goes largely under utilized. When deployed, this tool raises morale, inspires action, motivates teams and incentivizes productive attitudes leading to productiv…
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LEADERS MUST GUARD THEIR WORDS AS DILIGENTLY AS THEIR INNER CIRCLE “The value of a re-quotable quote is exponential in the economy of marketing. Quotes, sound bites, memorable ideas are like social media memes, easy to recall, recount and regurgitate. The more a leader is quoted, the more social clout they may garner. The more social clout, the gre…
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Special Edition: Leadership Interview with STRESS & BURNOUT COACH Anna Zschuppe High achieving performers and leaders face significantly different types, levels and volumes of stress. Faith is a great tool for coping with those elements and incidences of life. Also specific strategies, tactics and processes help with massive amounts of stress regar…
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LEADERSHIP, THE ECLIPSE AND OTHER TYRANNICAL DISTRACTIONS “I don’t want for a single moment to underestimate the magnitude of the ‘once in a lifetime’ event known as a total solar eclipse. Nor do I want to make light of a personal tragedy, an economically life changing event, or a global crisis such as wars and famines. However, these are generally…
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A LEADERS VALUE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROBLEMS THEY SOLVE “Regardless the salary offered, the size of the team, the annual revenues, the value of an executive leader is found in their skill level at solving problems. From Lea Iacocca to Jack Welch, from JFK to Ronald Regan some of the greatest leaders in history have a reputation based on the …
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LEADERSHIP DEMANDS THE FACTS BE RESEARCHED, DETERMINED, CONSIDERED AND APPLIED “Facts and issues are not the same. Facts and emotions are not the same. Facts and opinions are not the same. Facts are not friendly, biased or selective. Facts are often misused, disguised, hidden, misrepresented and even lied about. Facts are sometimes hard to discover…
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BEGINS AND ENDS WITH WHO “Build a better mousetrap used to be the core belief of capitalism and entrepreneurship. In more recent years, Speed to market became the mantra. Not just is it better, but will it be available sooner? Next came the digital age, marketing and promotion changed in nature, cost and efficiency. Then the …
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - SEASONS OF CHANGE CHALLENGE CHARACTER “Few things pull on the fibers of a leaders character than change which lies outside their control. Economic change, global political change, personal changes we did not choose are all contending for energy, attention, focus and finances. Strong leaders will return to their core values …
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STORYPOWER COACHING - LIVE IN STUDIO WITH AMY VARLEY “Stories are for business, for sales, for personal growth, for leadership development and for public speaking. The need for multiple stories on every topic on speaks on is undeniable. The skill set needed to identify and curate stories is invaluable. In this episode we will discuss and demonstrat…
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BALANCE TEACHING WITH STORY WHEN DEPLOYING STORYPOWER AS A TEACHING TOOL “The desire to convey information, shape ideas, transform the quality of another’s life and circumstance generally drive the compunction to take the mic, ascend the platform, write the book or stand in front of the camera. Simply said, speakers speaker, writers write to convey…
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STORYPOWER COACHING - I CAN TELL YOUR STORY EXERCISE FROM WAY BACK WHEN “The practice of StoryPower storytelling is formulaic. Once the principles are established the process is duplicatable. Telling someone else’s story back for them is possible because their formula is consistent and what changes are the elements of each persons history or experi…
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STORYPOWER REQUIRES EFFECTIVE PRACTICE TO MASTER THE ART FORM “Practice does not make perfect, but it will make permanent. If a speaker, leader, trainer picks up bad habits in their communication style the odds are these habits will stick with them for a while. Practicing the dexterity of vocabulary, enunciation and intonation are critical skills f…
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PRACTICING STORIES YOU HAVE LIVED THROUGH SEEMS REDUNDANT - IT IS ESSENTIAL “It might seem silly to rehearse telling a story you lived through. However, it is far too easy to ad lib when you feel confident no one knows the story like you do. I recently heard a speech where the speech giver quoted some very specific stats and then repeated them late…
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TELL A STORY - MAKE A POINT - CALL THEM TO ACTION “As a leader, communicator or influencer the expectation of the audience is for you to have a new idea, a new direction and a new strategy. Speakers who tell a story and make no point only confuse the audience regardless how entertaining the story is, unless they are comedians, even then a punchline…
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STORYPOWER COACHING WITH KRISTINA KNOWLES (SPMC 2020) “The heart of a story can get lost in the details. The ability for the communicator to get the point across, to connect emotionally, to identify the problem and present an effective solution in as free words as possible is a skill set which demands much discipline. There are techniques and tools…
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STORY MINING: OH THE STORIES WE TELL WHICH SHOULD BE KEPT INSIDE “So many lessons to learn in life. So many instances of laughter, sadness, revelation, discovery and contemplation with stories worthy of sharing. Many people I coach have a gift of gab, but not the gift of shut up, listen and converse, just gab. They are good with starting a story, f…
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MASTERFUL STORYPOWER REQUIRES A NEW WAY OF SEEING 4 I’s “Storypower is a tool for communication, leadership development and personal growth. As both communicator and a leader, the ability to bring about transformation through story is the prime objective. Doing so demands connection with the recipient at the deepest possible level. The 4 I’s will g…
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LIVE STORYPOWER COACHING IN STUDIO WITH ANNA ZSCHUPPE Watch the video 2-28-24: FREE STORYPOWER LESSON https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/pages/free-lesson-offer Follow on Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris Book A Call with Loren: https://www.jotform.com/form/230026062279046 ______________________________ Leading Le…
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GREAT COMMUNICATORS MUST LEARN TO ROAR - FAILURE TO DO SO DIMINISHES INFLUENCE “Learning is essential to growth. Learning is key to development. Learning to ROAR is a factor of leadership, communication and expression on many levels. Taking time to commit the effort and energy needed to understand these four elements is a requirement to taking your…
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THREE E’S OF CREDIBILITY WHEN SELECTING THE STORIES YOU TELL “I am confident you have heard someone deliver a story, anecdote or joke you had heard previously. I am also confident you have heard the same story told better, delivered more passionately, conveyed with exquisite comedic timing or emotional dramatic effect. Those aspects are hard to com…
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STORYPOWER - A JOURNEY FROM CLIMAX TO CONCLUSION “Many people who use stories in their keynote, webinar or teaching employ the story or deploy the story as a mechanism of time filler or solely for entertainment. There is nothing wrong with that strategy per se. However, a story which serves as a connecting tool will likely serve as an illustration,…
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WHERE TO BEGIN WHEN TELLING A STORY FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT “The most frustrating aspect of listening to someone else’s story has to be trying to follow a timeline or course of events with which you are not familiar. Communicators who back up, start over or circle back too many times can be as confusing as those who start ‘too early’ in the story and fi…
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STORYPOWER COACHING FROM SPMC 2021 SHAUNA BOYD - ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS “We talked about word pictures and how they can become a trigger. We talked about painting an emotional scene. We talked about bringing the audience into a moment or incident they can see themselves in as well. There is a fine balance between too much and too little detail in a…
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WORD CHOICE IN STORIES REVEAL YOUR ATTITUDE AND WORLDVIEW LIKE IT OR NOT “You might have noticed the moment in a conversation which a the other person chose to use a word or phrase you were not familiar with. Perhaps you asked them to back up and explain or define the word, perhaps you ignored the word while trying to place it through remaining con…
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PRACTICE NEVER MAKES PERFECT - SOMETIMES IT MAKES PROGRESS - IT ALWAYS MAKES PERMANENT “I am unaware of the origin of the axiom ‘practice make perfect’ however sufficient evidence has been considered to declare in my life it is simply not true. Repeated action does not improve performance if the repeated action is flawed to begin with and no correc…
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TRUST IS DESTROYED WHEN YOUR WORD PICTURE BECOMES A TRIGGER “It is truly amazing to observe a communicator who is convinced the power of their story will reach to the depths of the psyche of every listener in the exact same way. Some people receive and process information more rapidly. Others apply outside knowledge or information to comprehend a m…
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THERE IS A SINGULAR PHRASE RATTLING AROUND IN YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMERS HEAD - IT MUST BE IN YOUR STORY TOO “Often the experiences which try to break us are also the ones in which we share the most common ground with others. A similar journey leads to similar emotional experiences. These experiences create a common expressions, common phrases, common re…
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A WELL TOLD STORY REQUIRES AN INVESTMENT FROM STORYTELLER AND LISTENER “Whether in business, family relationship or social gathering, the telling of stories always seeks a result. Perhaps the ask is as simple a transaction a laugh, a dance, an agreement or as complicated as a complete redirection of life. Perhaps the ask is on the magnitude of a fi…
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RETELLING NADIA’S STORY AT STORYPOWERMASTERCLASS 2022 “Every incident in life has the opportunity to teach us something. Every relationship in life will I bring highs and lows. Every decision in life has the potential to redirect the course of our destiny. Every one of these are moments worth revisiting, recounting, and retelling. The wisdom gleane…
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LEARN HOW LEADERS USE STORYPOWER TO BECOME GREATER INFLUENCERS “Stories are used in many ways and many forms of communication. The depth to which leaders lead is directly related to the magnitude of their influence. The magnitude of their influence is directly tied to the ability for their stories to be accepted, received, related to, recalled and …
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WELL TOLD STORIES ARE THE GREATEST TOOLS FOR LASTING IMPACT “There will always be details within a story which carry the emotional weight of long term memory. When a properly selected story is told well, that story has the power of stickiness. It becomes a story made to travel. Understanding some of the aspects of human relationships which carry th…
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STORYPOWER IS BEST VIEWED THROUGH AN AVATAR WINDOW “Telling stories for the point of connecting with an audience requires at minimum a concern and compassion for who is in the audience. Speakers, trainers, storytellers who come only with the story as they lived it, only through the lens of their own perspective do a disservice to the well being of …
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SET THE SCENE OF THE STORY IN A WAY PEOPLE RECALL HAVING BEEN THERE “Setting the scene is not the same a s painting a word picture but it is very, very close. Take the time to create a space people can recall either from their own past, or at least in their imagination for the length of your story. In theater they call it staging and blocking. Beca…
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