Leadership Storytelling - Davis Center | Chicago Booth

Leadership Storytelling

The Story You Tell

Overview

The Story You Tell is an immersive, three-part leadership storytelling series, designed to equip leaders with the essentials of impactful storytelling that will inspire and influence others. Each event will explore the art and science of storytelling, in connection to how leaders can use it to be more effective communicators that drive organizational success. The series will culminate in a storytelling event; to be eligible, participants must attend at least one of the workshops in the series.

The Story You Tell: Shaping Leadership Through Presence and Narrative

April 26, 2024 | In this highly engaging, interactive session, Marcia Alesan Dawkins, PhD, will introduce participants to the art and science of leadership storytelling. 

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Objectives of this series

The material we cover in this series is for your consideration. We hope it may help you do all or some of the following. 

  • Understand the principles, and importance, of leadership storytelling.
  • Develop the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. 
  • Learn techniques to engage and inspire listeners through storytelling.
  • Apply storytelling strategies to foster trust, build connections, and motivate teams.
  • Use storytelling as a tool for leading change and innovation. 
  • Deliver impactful messages with clarity and authenticity. 
  • Develop a personal leadership narrative that reflects values, vision, and purpose. 
  • Use a variety of mediums, including written and verbal communication, to tell leadership stories.
  • Enhance storytelling abilities by incorporating elements of active listening, such as mirroring, paraphrasing, and asking clarifying questions.
  • Evaluate the impact of your storytelling in a leadership context.