Phenomenal storyteller Matthew Dicks shares insights on finding and narrating compelling stories. He simplifies the story-gathering process, emphasizes the importance of location and action. Discusses weaving stories into conflict resolution and making sure stories connect. Explores the art of storytelling and the impact of shared storytelling experiences.
Identifying personal stories through 'Homework for Life' method enhances communication and connection in negotiations.
Starting stories with a clear purpose and desired outcome ensures impactful and engaging storytelling for effective communication.
Deep dives
Storytelling for Negotiations
Using storytelling techniques in negotiations can be a powerful tool for building connections and conveying messages effectively. Stories can help in keeping individuals engaged, understanding complex ideas, and building trust. Matthew Dix shares insights on how finding the right story that carries personal meaning can resonate with a broader audience, enhancing communication and negotiation outcomes.
Homework for Life Strategy
Matthew Dix introduces the 'Homework for Life' strategy, a method to identify story-worthy moments from daily life. By reflecting on impactful events at the end of each day, individuals can uncover stories that hold meaning and connections relevant for various situations. This approach helps in recognizing the significance of everyday experiences, enabling a continuous source of storytelling material.
Strategic Story Crafting
Focused on the end goal, Matthew emphasizes starting stories with a clear purpose in mind. Understanding the core message or lesson one intends to convey before crafting the narrative can make storytelling more impactful and engaging. By strategically selecting stories based on desired outcomes and making them relatable to the audience, storytellers can effectively communicate ideas and evoke emotions.
Collective Storytelling Decline
Observing a shift from collective storytelling experiences to individualized consumption, Matthew discusses the decline in shared storytelling moments. In a digital age where personal screens dominate attention, the art of collective storytelling around fires or in familial settings has waned. Encouraging shared experiences through group storytelling can enhance connection and engagement in a society focused on individual consumption.
How do you find the right stories to tell? Matthew Dicks is a phenomenal storyteller. He’s written several novels and non-fiction, including “Story Worthy.” He owns “Speak Up Storytelling” and “Story Worthy MD” to help people learn to become better storytellers—because everyone has stories to tell, they just don’t know it. He simplifies the story-gathering process in this episode of Negotiations Ninja.
Outline of This Episode
[2:33] Learn more about Matthew Dicks
[4:30] Everyone has stories to tell
[6:20] Speak on theme, message, or meaning
[8:30] Homework for life: gathering stories
[14:15] Why location and action are important
[19:02] How to weave stories into conflict resolution