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Only 15% was attributed to technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet even the smartest leaders quickly slip into the cold world of acronyms and jargon in an attempt to persuade. You know the drill: they open a 60 slide presentation and bulldoze their way through the deck that\u2019s stacked with logic. But as research has shown pure reasoning may make the logical point, but it seldom moves people to action. On the other hand, a well-told story has the ability to communicate directly to the cognitive subconscious and create an emotional reaction, which is important as most changes in attitude and decision-making are made at an emotional level rather than at the rational level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think that the emotional sale is only effective for B2C and won\u2019t work for B2B where product specs and value propositions rule the buyer\u2019s decision-making then you need to think again. Research carried out recently by Google revealed that B2B brands provoke an emotional connection with more than 50% of their customers. That\u2019s compared to 10-40% for B2C. The emotional connection between buyer and seller for the B2B sale is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s be clear, the real decisions we make in life and in business are hugely influenced by our emotions. Rational facts delivered in isolation are often considered dull, easily forgotten and at worst can be viewed as a threat. But if you take the facts and envelop them with stories they can be transformed into something that provides context, sustains attention and makes them more persuasive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Could it be because stories can appear too simplistic in today\u2019s complex world? Is it that some organisations encourage staff to communicate via artificial languages and acronyms that don\u2019t lend well to storytelling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or is it the word story? Does that word conjure up negative associations with rumours, tales and, worse still, lies? I believe the simple reason businesses don\u2019t use more stories is that most people have little or no idea how to actually create one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the information available on how to write a business story is either far too complex to be of any use or oversimplified to the point that it only offers a few hints on the subject. That\u2019s why I have made it my mission to put down on paper a process that will enable you to create your business story. Don\u2019t get me wrong; I am not suggesting that my process is the only way a story can be created \u2013 that would be silly. What I am saying is that this process has been tested and proven to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make it as simple as possible, I\u2019ve broken the process down into five linear steps that are easy to follow. My 5-step process will enable you to quickly create compelling stories that can be used in all areas of your business. Once you understand the process for creating a story, you can tell that story everywhere<\/a>, regardless of whether you are speaking to one person or blogging to millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n My book \u2018Why you need a business story and how to create it\u2019<\/em> <\/a>will walk you through the five steps to enable you to create your authentic business story. It\u2019s available on Amazon and the good news is that it has been proven to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It all begins with gathering information. Asking the right questions to give you the raw material that will form your business story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you draw attention to the things we humans naturally find interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The three acts provide a simple framework (challenge, struggle, resolution) to organise your facts into. This is teh format we are used to hearing stories in. It engages the audience and delivers vital information at the correct point of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two states is the very stuff that makes stories memorable. It is the emotional rollercoaster ride that makes stories easy to remember and share. In my book<\/a>, I go into detail on how to create the two states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, you will want your story to be attractive at first glance. Creating a great headline does not need to be a chore. In my book<\/a>, I provide a simple process for creating headlines you can use for your story and your wider communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get your copy of \u2018Why you need a business story and how to create it\u2019<\/em> <\/a>and learn the skills to find and create authentic business stories that will enagage your audience. It\u2019s available on Amazon<\/a> and the good news is that it has been proven to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n David Sloly co-founder HarveyDavid<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psychology studies repeatedly show how story deeply influences our attitudes, beliefs and decisions. Yet despite the importance that persuasion plays in ensuring you get the outcome you want for your business, most executives admit that they struggle to communicate clearly and fail to inspire. 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Of course we are experts at post-rationalising our decisions and providing a perfectly sane narrative to justify why we made the choices we did, but the truth is the real decisions we make, big and small, are made in the limbic part of the brain, the part that handles emotion. We rationalise those decisions after the event and let\u2019s be honest, if all our decisions were made through the absolute application of rational thinking then we would never actually make a decision as we couldn\u2019t physically amass and compute all the possible variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWithout emotion, we are biologically incapable of making decisions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If emotions create behaviour change and stories create emotions, why aren\u2019t we using more stories in business?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
So how do you create your business story?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
5 steps to your authentic business story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I have helped organisations from start-ups to multinationals find and articulate their business story. Let me know what you\u2019re looking to achieve and I will be more than happy to explain my process for making your business story happen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"