There's no question about it. Storytelling is becoming a big
thing in the corporate world, and for good reason. There can be
a lot of power behind a few well chosen words (emphasis on the word
"few"). How big is the blogosphere? Some 100 million blogs have been created in the last ten
years, and another 100 million are on the way.
That adds up to a lot of not-so-well-chosen words. And that makes my blog #100,000,001. If
you want to stand out in this heaving sea of electronic messages, why not make every post a short story? It isn't that difficult if you take a little time and study some of the highest rated and most popular blogs out there. Seth Godin is one that immediately comes to mind. To spice up your posts, create a distinctive rhythm and learn some of the tricks of the trade. Here are four great ways to start:
1) Read these fascinating books on how storytelling is used in business: