Storytelling
Storytelling: Another Way of Communicating to Reach Goals
You won’t always walk around talking in “stories,” but there are times understanding the nature of storytelling will benefit you.
You’re sitting in a job interview, and you’ve been asked the “trick” question, “Tell me about yourself?” Only there is no trick here because we all know that the interviewer doesn’t really want to know about you. What they want to know is how as an aspect of your experience and background, shaped the reason you are not only the best fit for the company but also align with their personal biases and values.
You’ve been answering this question a lot longer than you think. When you speak to a family member, a friend, a client, a neighbor, a peer, a professor, or anyone, you might recall the stories you use to achieve a result.
I am NOT talking about your life story. I am NOT talking about a script or a lengthy narrative. I am talking about the micro-stories you tell to develop your personal brand, define who you are, and reach goals. You won’t always walk around talking in “stories,” but there are times understanding the nature of storytelling will benefit you.
