Storytelling for Leaders: How to Craft Stories That Matter

Learn to craft a compelling story with Keith Yamashita, founder of SYPartners. Discover a structure to tell meaningful stories for marketing, presentations, and more.
Storytelling for Leaders: How to Craft Stories That Matter

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 21 minutes
  • Level: All levels
  • Prerequisites: No prior knowledge required
  • Instructor: Keith Yamashita, Founder of SYPartners, Fortune 100 Brand Storytelling Expert

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Is This Course Right For You?

Ideal For

  • Leaders and Managers looking to communicate vision and mission effectively
  • Entrepreneurs needing to pitch to investors or clients
  • Brand Strategists looking to craft compelling brand narratives
  • You're seeking technical writing skills
  • You're looking for advanced narrative theory

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Craft compelling stories for different business contexts
  • Master the nine components of effective storytelling
  • Apply story archetypes to enhance narrative impact
  • Structure and deliver stories that resonate with audiences

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How You'll Learn

Teaching Style Distribution

  • Video Lectures: 70%
  • Hands-on Practice: 20%
  • Interactive Elements: 5%
  • Projects/Assignments: 5%

Primary Learning Methods

  • Conceptual Framework Teaching: Clear explanation of story components and archetypes, with examples like the nine components breakdown with practical examples
  • Case Study Analysis: Real-world examples from notable leaders, such as Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg stories
  • Guided Practice: Step-by-step story construction, including a worksheet-based story development process

Best Suited Learning Styles

  • Visual learners
  • Practice-oriented learners
  • Example-based learners

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Content Depth Analysis

Major Topics

1. Story Types (20% of course)

  • Depth Level: Intermediate
  • Key Components:
    • Personal stories
    • Company stories
    • Idea stories
    • Results stories

2. Story Components (30% of course)

  • Depth Level: Advanced
  • Key Components:
    • Nine essential elements
    • Component integration
    • Structural analysis

3. Story Archetypes (25% of course)

  • Depth Level: Intermediate
  • Key Components:
    • Classic patterns
    • Application methods
    • Pattern selection

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Success Factors

Keys to Success

  • Regular practice with the provided frameworks
  • Willingness to revise and refine stories
  • Understanding of audience needs
  • Commitment to authentic storytelling

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