I tend to think of storytelling as sitting at the intersection of four elements: Consciousness — awareness of self, the environment, and our thoughts Intelligence — ability to learn, understand, reason, and solve problems Imagination — create mental images, ideas, or concepts beyond reality Creativity — generate original ideas, solutions, and artistic expressions They’re different […]
During the week of October 21, 2024 I had the pleasure of attending TEDNext, held in Atlanta. The event is a new initiative from the folks who produce the TED Conference. There were enlightening talks, insightful discussions and revealing discovery sessions. This post is the fifth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]
The Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. In this story told at The Moth London Mainstage on September 28, 2023, Salima Saxton talks about how […]
I recently had a discussion with a client about the principles which form a story’s foundation. As we delved deeper into the subject, three principles came up over and over: Honor, Integrity, and Respect. We talked at some length and the next day I decided to summarize and share what these principles meant to us: […]
Companionship is a natural part of the human experience. We’re born into a family that cares for us and within in few years we begin forging friendships – most notably with other kids in the neighborhood and schoolmates once we enter the educational system. During our teenage years romance takes the companionship model in a […]