To all of the mothers and grandmothers, thank you for being good role models, caring and nurturing us, and inspiring us to be the best versions of ourselves. All that…
Ira KoretskyMay 10, 2015
This blog post is about Anaphora, a Figure of Repetition. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary devices…
Ira KoretskyApril 8, 2015
One of the most common questions/statements we receive about storytelling is, "I just don't know where to begin." Choosing the right story, turning it into an engaging experience, and practicing…
Ira KoretskyMarch 2, 2015
"Happiness and prosperity," is a common phrase when wishing someone a Happy Lunar New Year. In Chinese you would say, 恭喜發財 or Gōngxǐ fācái (pronunciation). 2015 is Year of the…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 19, 2015
Since 2011, I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras. I have become more reflective and contemplative in December and January. One thing I like to do is…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 7, 2015
Everyone at The Chief Storyteller® wishes you a healthy, safe, and relaxing holiday season. A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself. - James Douglas "Jim"…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 1, 2015
On one of my military-focused LinkedIn Groups, Army Veterans, someone recently posted this question, "Can anyone recommend a good military to civilian resume writing service?" For professionals who have spent a…
Ira KoretskyOctober 1, 2014
In this blog series, "Wisdom from," we look to successful leaders around the world, past and present, to see what insights they can share with us to make us better…
Ira KoretskySeptember 10, 2014
Epanalepsis is a Figure of Speech for improving Emphasis & Impact. It is part of a series on figures of speech and rhetoric. I share them as the English language…
Ira KoretskyAugust 20, 2014