

#15: Rules for Great Storytelling With Margot Leitman
Nov 11, 2015
42:34
Margot Leitman, writer, storyteller, teacher, and author of "Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You’ll Ever Need," joins the Business of Story Podcast to discuss her latest book, successful storytelling tips, and discovering authentic stories within your own life.
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In This Episode
- How Leitman transformed a passion for stories into a successful business
- What draws us to the cultural stories we love and why
- How to get out in the world and create stories for yourself
- Empowering business professionals to utilize storytelling in their work and workplace
- Keying into emotion and universality when telling stories
Resources
- Margot Leitman’s YouTube Channel
- Margot Leitman’s Moth Profile
- Margot Leitman’s Facebook Page
- www.margotleitman.com
- Margot Leitman’s Fast Company Article
- Mike Birbigllia, Comedian
- Margot Leitman’s Twitter
- Author Charles Bukowski’s official website
Visit http://bit.ly/BizofStory for more insights from your favorite storytellers.