Around the Corporate Campfire: How Great Leaders Use Stories To Inspire Success - Softcover

Clark, Evelyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451594054 ISBN 13: 9781451594058

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2004

Synopsis

A collection of stories about top U.S.-based companies that leverage the power of storytelling as a management communication tool.

About this title

About the Author:

Evelyn Clark is a keynote speaker and workshop and retreat leader who helps executives become better leaders. She does this by teaching them to leverage the power of storytelling in their organizations. A news reporter and public relations counselor before launching her speaking practice in 1992, she works primarily with global and national leaders in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. She has served clients such as Microsoft, World Vision, Royal Dutch Shell, International Storytelling Center and Bank of Austria/UniCredit Group.

Review:

"...presents lessons on one of the executive's paramount responsibilities--communication--in some of America's best business stories. A ‘must read.’" -- Robert C. Wallace, CEO - Wallace Properties, Inc.

"...useful as its own parable for anyone who leads or aspires to lead." -- Burl Osborne, Chairman, The Associated Press and The Belo Foundation - Publisher Emeritus, The Dallas Morning News

"my favorite kind of book: intelligent, insightful and practical ... make you a better storyteller and a better communicator and leader." -- Mark Sanborn, President Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio for leadership development - Author, The Fred Factor: How to Make Every Moment Extraordinary

"...ageless...should be kept in clear view to inspire you. It will help you on your journey towards great leadership." -- David Armstrong, CEO, Armstrong International, Author, Managing by Storying Around

"...an engaging probe into the art of storytelling, and anyone who wants to be a better communicator should read it." --Nelson Farris, Global HR Director, Employee Development, Nike

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1451594054
• ISBN 13: 9781451594058
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256