The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

Summarize and discuss how storytelling can be used by aspiring leaders.

Ask participants to select a story frequently told in their organization,

and retell it by following the outline covered in Step 2.

OR

Ask participants to write a story that recognizes someone else’s

accomplishments. Suggest that they submit it later to their company

newsletter, tell it during a staff meeting, or broadcast it via e-mail.

Ask participants how they plan to use storytelling throughout their

leadership program and work life.

POST-ACTIVITY REVIEW

Take time shortly after conducting this activity to reflect on how it went, how engaged

the participants were, and what questions they raised. Then, make notes that include

how much time you actually spent on the activity.

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