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Tell me your story

August 29, 2009 | 4:00 pm

I find it interesting to follow blogs which are personal, especially if they reflect personal trials and learnings. A story tells much more than a bulleted resume. We have overconfidence in conveying a message by presenting facts and would rather present ourselves as “ready” and perfectly fitting for a job, than someone who is in the making, who makes mistakes and learns.

Stories give context for the facts and bring in emotions. You become alive to the listener.  Stories are what people remember. It might be what distinguishes you from the rest. Yes, telling facts are important, but also tell what you are passionate about, tell how things came to be as they are. And make authenticity a guiding star in your talk. We all have stories about our life that is a mix of many years of experience, thought and emotion and they are important. You take a risk when you are personal and transparent, but do it anyway.

Ever since we lived in caves we have communicated through stories and the digital age has not removed this need. On the contrary the need for an emotional context has increased, because today information is so abundant and easy accessible.

So, tell me your story.

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2 Responses to “Tell me your story”

  1. Josette Murnan says:
    June 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    An attention-grabbing dialogue is worth comment. I feel that you should write extra on this topic, it won’t be a taboo subject however usually people are not sufficient to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  2. anders says:
    June 30, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Thanks for your comment, Josette.
    Most people like to talk, but I think stories about what matters most to us are important. So much information is bombarding us. There is chatter all the time. Let’s slow down and get back to sharing personal, meaningful stories round the fire, like people used to do. I believe that would create context and belonginess for us.
    Cheers!
    /Anders

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