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Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

Reducing jargon and sentence/word complexity are key to enhancing engagement with your stakeholders. Polish-born British novelist, Joseph Conrad said, “He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 27, 2016

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2016

I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras for quite a few years now. Some folks have told me in person or through email there are always…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 6, 2016

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The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

I was at lunch today with a long-time client, Diane. Per usual, the waiter shared the specials of the day. I asked him about the glazed salmon entrée. He smiled…

Ira KoretskySeptember 16, 2015

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Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Procatalepsis is a Figure of Impact for improving persuasion and influence. As a betting person, I would bet you one billion Monopoly® dollars, you use Procatalepsis frequently, likely as much…

Ira KoretskyJuly 21, 2015

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Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

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

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Tip – An Easy Way to Start a Presentation, Share a “Today Story”

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

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 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

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Epanalepsis – Be More Memorable, Have More Impact

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

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Turbo Encabulator – Complete Text of the Best, Worst Example of Jargon

The other day, I gave one of our Executive Storytelling training workshops. In it, I showed one of my all-time favorite commercial videos, the Turbo Encabulator (video below). I show…

Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2014

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What Can You Do in a Minute?

Do you think of one minute as too short of a time frame to actually accomplish something? Here are 10 activities to change your mind. Be creative... What Can You…

Dave MichaelsApril 17, 2014

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Write to the 10th Grade Level to [Dramatically] Improve Audience Engagement

The Wilted Spinach Test – Do Your Content and Messages Relate and Resonate?

Procatalepsis – Anticipating Your Audience’s Objections

Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

Tip – An Easy Way to Start a Presentation, Share a “Today Story”

Epanalepsis – Be More Memorable, Have More Impact

Turbo Encabulator – Complete Text of the Best, Worst Example of Jargon

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