Women in technology
fromForbes
17 hours agoIs "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?
Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
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fromAbove the Law
12 hours agoWhy Your Story, Engagement, And Empathy Matter More Than Ever - Above the Law
Trust begins with realness. When lawyers share their story and the reason behind their work, clients see themselves reflected in that narrative. Clients are not simply hiring legal skill; they are looking for alignment, empathy, and shared values. Storytelling bridges that gap.
Online marketing
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Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
17 hours agoThis Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First
Authenticity and vulnerability in content creation can lead to credibility, community growth, and opportunities in the restaurant industry.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours agoPsychology says the most powerful words you can learn aren't 'I'm sorry' or 'I love you', they're 'that doesn't work for me', said without explanation or apology - Silicon Canals
Setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being and requires clarity and confidence.
fromNonprofit Tech for Good
1 day ago7 Steps to Turn Your SMS Program into a Storytelling Engine
SMS is one of the most underused answers to that problem. Texts get opened, they feel personal, and the barrier to respond is lower than almost any other channel. When you ask a question, people answer. And what comes back can become some of your most compelling content.
Fundraising
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
5 days agoIs Your Body Language Sabotaging You? This Nonverbal Communication Expert's Method Has Helped Her Clients Generate $2 Billion in Sales.
Linda Clemons emphasizes the importance of nonverbal communication and context over the 'fake it till you make it' approach in business.
#communication
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoThe most powerful thing you can do in a tense situation is remain completely silent - not because you have nothing to say, but because the person who speaks first is almost always the one performing, and the person who listens is the one who learns - Silicon Canals
Silence during discussions can lead to better understanding and outcomes by fostering reflection and reducing defensive responses.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month agoThis writer wants to prevent freelancers from floundering on story pitches - Poynter
Brendan O'Meara created Pitch Club to teach writers how to craft effective story pitches by sharing real pitches from published authors with detailed breakdowns and audio explanations.
Psychology
fromEarth's Attractions - travel guides by locals, travel itineraries, travel tips, and more
2 weeks agoHow Successful People Negotiate Everything From Car Prices to Office Raises by Starting With a Small Yes - And Why It Works So Well (It's Easier Than You Think)
The foot-in-the-door technique increases compliance by starting with a small request before making a larger one.
Women in technology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoI spent a year documenting which of my ideas got adopted in meetings and which got ignored, then re-presented by someone else minutes later. The variable was never the quality of the idea. It was always the pitch of my voice when I said it. - Silicon Canals
How ideas are presented—through vocal tone, pitch, and pacing—significantly influences their reception and credibility in professional settings, often more than the quality of the idea itself.
fromeLearning Industry
2 months agoRedefining Sales Training: How To Build An Advanced Sales Training Strategy For Your Team
The complexity of the sales sector has grown immensely in recent years. Nowadays, buyers are more informed, competition is more brutal, and sales processes are made up of multiple and diverse stages. All of these changes have made it so that businesses, and specifically their sales departments, can no longer rely on ad hoc training or legacy knowledge. Instead, they need targeted and continuous training that supports their development, aligns with organizational objectives, and adapts to the industry's frequent changes.
Business
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago8 phrases naturally charismatic people use that make everyone want to talk to them - Silicon Canals
Ever notice how some people just draw you in? I used to think it was pure charisma, something you either had or didn't. Then I spent years interviewing over 200 people for articles, and something clicked. The most magnetic people, the ones who made me lose track of time during our conversations, all had something in common: They used certain phrases that made me feel genuinely heard and valued. It wasn't about being the loudest or most entertaining person in the room. These naturally charismatic
Relationships
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fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoI Skipped the Business Plan. This 10-Slide Deck Helped Me Raise Millions
A ten-slide pitch deck is more effective for early-stage fundraising than detailed business plans because investors prioritize clarity of problem, conviction in insight, and quick comprehension of company value.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoThis CEO's Storytelling Strategy Helps Turn Messy Situations Into Big Brand Wins
He goes, go get the umbrellas. Andrés stayed at the pan, cooking through the downpour while the crowd slowly circled back. Champagne came out, people laughed in the rain and a messy situation turned into a shared memory. That scene showed the group what the company does best.
Marketing
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoWhy Storytelling May Be the Most Important - and Most Underrated - Leadership Skill of 2026
Storytelling transforms data into memorable meaning that drives team action, emerging as essential leadership skill in digital workplaces for building trust and human connection.
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