Hidden Method of Communication - Story Telling
We all love stories. When children grow up it is often thought that stories are no longer applicable to life. Stories are one of the most effective ways of communication. It holds the attention of an audience. Storytelling is one of the most effective means of communication.
Stories make a point.
Properly selected and told stories can make a point in ways other forms of communication cannot. Learn vicariously and discover lessons seemingly on their own are gained from storytelling.
Stories make it memorable.
As a leader one of your goals with any communication should be to make it memorable. Using well selected, well timed and oft repeated stories will help people remember your message.
Stories make it meaningful.
Stories can personalize a message and make us feel a part of the situation. Use stories to create meaning for people. The meaning should be clear because each person creates his own meaning & helps remember and personalize the story.
Stories create and reveal emotions.
Stories can create or reveal your emotions. Stories tap into part of what makes us all human. As a leader remember tapping into people`s emotions will help to influence or persuade them.
Stories develop connections.
Think about a social situation where you met some new people. It is quite likely the people you feel the greatest bond or attraction to are those who shared a story with you. All stories can create a bond between the teller and the receiver; however, the strongest connections will be forged by personal, first person stories.
The language art that predates written history is also a widespread, dynamic, and varied art form in the modern world. Professional and amateur storytellers entertain audiences of all ages. Storytelling is a key tool in fields such as health and healing, business, law, education, religion, and environmental action.