In this engaging discussion, Jeff Small, CEO of Amblin Partners and a guest lecturer at Stanford GSB, delves into the art of storytelling. He highlights how powerful narratives create emotional connections that are essential for effective communication in any context. Small shares insights on navigating conflicts through personal engagement and the significance of face-to-face interactions. He also emphasizes the role of storytelling during times of change, encouraging leaders to embrace vulnerability and foster connections for lasting impact.
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Emotional Storytelling
A good story evokes feelings and creates a connection with the audience.
This connection makes the story and storyteller memorable, like Spielberg's films.
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Show You Care
Show your audience that your communication is personal and that you care.
Genuine connection avoids audience disconnect; demonstrate your investment in the message.
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Storytelling Across Professions
Storytelling is crucial for various professions, from doctors to teachers to architects.
Effective communication requires storytelling to connect with people and convey messages clearly.
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Every business meeting, product launch, or marketing communication has something in common with your favorite movie: they all succeed or fail based on their ability to make you feel something. Just ask Jeff Small, CEO of Amblin Partners.
"Good stories win," says Small, who leads one of the world's most renowned independent film and television companies alongside Steven Spielberg. As both a business leader and storytelling expert, Small knows that successful communication is built on person-to-person connection through the power of story. "Whatever walk of life you're in, you have to be able to tell a story to connect with people, to get across the message that you're trying to get across."
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Small joins host Matt Abrahams to share insights from his experience at the intersection of creativity and commerce, unpacking how effective storytelling can transform your communication, whether leading teams through industry disruption, resolving conflicts at work and at home, or creating films to inspire audiences for generations to come.