Post #9.
1.6. Storytelling
As an experiment, a man once bought 200 objects for 129$ and sold them for 8000$. How did he do it? With the help of a story.
A story can be engaging and take over your critical thinking. As a result, you can pay 65$ for an object which is sold for 1$ in other stores simply because you are taken off guard. Why? You become emotionally invested, which means you are less critical, observant and objective. The same thing happens when we fall in love. We become more biased and less rational because we’re controlled by hormones. When hormones are released, they hijack the work of the cortex, throwing objectivity and criticism out of the window.
What if we used hormones to attract the attention of an audience in storytelling?
• Dopamine. When induced, it increases focus, motivation and enhances memory. To release dopamine, you need to create suspense and prepare a well thought out story.
• Oxytocin. When released, it increases generosity, trust and bonding. In storytelling, you generate oxytocin by creating empathy.
• Endorphins. To create endorphins, you simply need to make people laugh. As a result, people become more creative, relaxed and focused.
• Two other hormones, cortisol and adrenalin, are induced by fear. These hormones create intolerance, irritation, lack of creativity, criticism, impaired memory and bad decisions. Which hormones do you think are released in business meetings with tough clients and why? Would you agree that the speaker is accountable for the negative or positive attitudes of the audience?
To avoid inducing negative hormones you need to:
1. Believe you are a great storyteller.
2. Write down your stories.
3. Index your stories. Which ones create endorphins, dopamine or oxytocin?
Watch this informative video on hormones and storytelling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj-hdQMa3uA
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1.6. Storytelling
As an experiment, a man once bought 200 objects for 129$ and sold them for 8000$. How did he do it? With the help of a story.
A story can be engaging and take over your critical thinking. As a result, you can pay 65$ for an object which is sold for 1$ in other stores simply because you are taken off guard. Why? You become emotionally invested, which means you are less critical, observant and objective. The same thing happens when we fall in love. We become more biased and less rational because we’re controlled by hormones. When hormones are released, they hijack the work of the cortex, throwing objectivity and criticism out of the window.
What if we used hormones to attract the attention of an audience in storytelling?
• Dopamine. When induced, it increases focus, motivation and enhances memory. To release dopamine, you need to create suspense and prepare a well thought out story.
• Oxytocin. When released, it increases generosity, trust and bonding. In storytelling, you generate oxytocin by creating empathy.
• Endorphins. To create endorphins, you simply need to make people laugh. As a result, people become more creative, relaxed and focused.
• Two other hormones, cortisol and adrenalin, are induced by fear. These hormones create intolerance, irritation, lack of creativity, criticism, impaired memory and bad decisions. Which hormones do you think are released in business meetings with tough clients and why? Would you agree that the speaker is accountable for the negative or positive attitudes of the audience?
To avoid inducing negative hormones you need to:
1. Believe you are a great storyteller.
2. Write down your stories.
3. Index your stories. Which ones create endorphins, dopamine or oxytocin?
Watch this informative video on hormones and storytelling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj-hdQMa3uA
#softskills@flessibilita, #communication@flessibilita
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The magical science of storytelling | David JP Phillips | TEDxStockholm
Why is Storytelling so powerful? And how do we use it to our advantage? Presentations expert David JP Phillips shares key neurological findings on storytelling and with the help of his own stories, induces in us the release of four neurotransmitters of his…
Post #10.
1.6. Storytelling. Part 2.
Storytelling is a timeless skill. Today it is especially important in business and marketing, because if you tell a good story people will buy it and will buy your product. But we’re not here to talk about marketing. We’re here to talk about storytelling which is required in networking and in communicating with colleagues at a business meeting or conference.
We all know people that are great storytellers by nature. They are the life of the party and the best person to go to lunch with. They fill in an awkward silence or tell a funny story to engage people around them and create a comfortable atmosphere.
“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” - Plato
The era of PowerPoint and status updates killed our ability to tell great stories and, hence, to communicate well. Generation Z representatives (post millennials) are having the hardest time. What if we changed that and learned to share great experiences not just through video or photographs?
Let’s practice storytelling. Write down a list of great (preferably funny) stories you can come up with any time. This is what you should remember when creating your story:
1. Define the main idea/mood/atmosphere you want to create or get across. Do you want to teach a lesson, make people laugh or share something personal, to engage people around you and make them open up?
2. Learn the story. Know the first and last lines by heart. The beginning of the story should set the stage, introducing the characters. The conclusion should be the emotional peak of the story.
3. Visualize your story with sounds, tastes, scents, and colors. Think of the verbal pictures you would want your listeners to see.
4. Remember: it’s more about the audience than about the story itself. Make sure the story is relevant and your audience is listening attentively. If not, work on your story some more to make it a thriller!
Write down one story a week and very soon you’ll have enough material for any situation! More tips on creating your story here: http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/eest.htm
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1.6. Storytelling. Part 2.
Storytelling is a timeless skill. Today it is especially important in business and marketing, because if you tell a good story people will buy it and will buy your product. But we’re not here to talk about marketing. We’re here to talk about storytelling which is required in networking and in communicating with colleagues at a business meeting or conference.
We all know people that are great storytellers by nature. They are the life of the party and the best person to go to lunch with. They fill in an awkward silence or tell a funny story to engage people around them and create a comfortable atmosphere.
“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” - Plato
The era of PowerPoint and status updates killed our ability to tell great stories and, hence, to communicate well. Generation Z representatives (post millennials) are having the hardest time. What if we changed that and learned to share great experiences not just through video or photographs?
Let’s practice storytelling. Write down a list of great (preferably funny) stories you can come up with any time. This is what you should remember when creating your story:
1. Define the main idea/mood/atmosphere you want to create or get across. Do you want to teach a lesson, make people laugh or share something personal, to engage people around you and make them open up?
2. Learn the story. Know the first and last lines by heart. The beginning of the story should set the stage, introducing the characters. The conclusion should be the emotional peak of the story.
3. Visualize your story with sounds, tastes, scents, and colors. Think of the verbal pictures you would want your listeners to see.
4. Remember: it’s more about the audience than about the story itself. Make sure the story is relevant and your audience is listening attentively. If not, work on your story some more to make it a thriller!
Write down one story a week and very soon you’ll have enough material for any situation! More tips on creating your story here: http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/eest.htm
#softskills@flessibilita, #communication@flessibilita
Finally, as promised: an MBA-style in-person course about Big3 analytical tools for non-consultants. Naturally, taught by a seasoned Big3 consultant and a top MBA grad.
This course will be ideal for analysts in international companies and investment funds who want to learn the foundations of the consulting toolkit while not (yet?) in consulting. Advanced university grads are also welcome.
Students will be selected by the instructor based on an interview.
Unlike other courses, this one will not be repeated in the near future. So if you consider learning the foundations of management consulting, do it now.
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This course will be ideal for analysts in international companies and investment funds who want to learn the foundations of the consulting toolkit while not (yet?) in consulting. Advanced university grads are also welcome.
Students will be selected by the instructor based on an interview.
Unlike other courses, this one will not be repeated in the near future. So if you consider learning the foundations of management consulting, do it now.
For more information about time, syllabus, instructor, and admission requirements, follow this link:
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(Consulting) Resume Structure.
Are you writing a CV or a resume? What sections should it contain? How to write it, so that recruiters get your message and don't lose interest?
Although we in Flessibilità currently focus mostly on management consulting, this article should be useful for anyone writing or updating their professional or postgraduate resume. Enjoy ;)
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Are you writing a CV or a resume? What sections should it contain? How to write it, so that recruiters get your message and don't lose interest?
Although we in Flessibilità currently focus mostly on management consulting, this article should be useful for anyone writing or updating their professional or postgraduate resume. Enjoy ;)
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Send your CV to placements@flessibilita.pro. More details upon request.
Education
- Higher Education gained in the leading International or local universities
- Numerous corporate trainings
- MBA degree is a plus
- Fluent in English.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years professional experience in consulting and in- house (preferably FMCG), , including 5 years of managerial experience.
- Profound experience in Consulting (Big4, Big Strategy Consulting companies) In-house experience in multinational consumer companies.
- International experience is a plus.
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Experience of developing & implementing company and functional
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- Proven track record in managing projects by himself.
- Functional experience in marketing, finance, sales and other functional fields.
- Strong change/transformation management experience.
Soft skills
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- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
- Outstanding presentations skills, able to express his POV, speak up and present to top-management audience.
- Able to manage the team, including virtual teams.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong achiever, able to deliver results.
- Able to build diverse relationships and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Open and receivable, ready to provide his help.
- Ambitious.
- Has a clear vision and position.
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Avon Eastern Europe is looking for a Strategy Director: a great opportunity for an experienced candidate
Send your CV to placements@flessibilita.pro. More details upon request.
Education
- Higher Education gained in the leading International or local universities
- Numerous corporate trainings
- MBA degree is a plus
- Fluent in English.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years professional experience in consulting and in- house (preferably FMCG), , including 5 years of managerial experience.
- Profound experience in Consulting (Big4, Big Strategy Consulting companies) In-house experience in multinational consumer companies.
- International experience is a plus.
- Regional exposure is a plus
- Experience of managing own business is a plus.
Hard skills
Experience of developing & implementing company and functional
strategies.
- Proven track record in managing projects by himself.
- Functional experience in marketing, finance, sales and other functional fields.
- Strong change/transformation management experience.
Soft skills
- Strong mental, change and learning agilities.
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
- Outstanding presentations skills, able to express his POV, speak up and present to top-management audience.
- Able to manage the team, including virtual teams.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong achiever, able to deliver results.
- Able to build diverse relationships and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Open and receivable, ready to provide his help.
- Ambitious.
- Has a clear vision and position.
#job #strategy #director #avon #flessibilita
The second batch of PST Online starts today. One more spot left.
September might be a late start due to my vacation, so if you want to take the test soon, join the course now.
If you do not like the idea of the course or cannot join, here's my first video on this topic. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel, all the theory part will be there.
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Course:
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September might be a late start due to my vacation, so if you want to take the test soon, join the course now.
If you do not like the idea of the course or cannot join, here's my first video on this topic. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel, all the theory part will be there.
Cheers,
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Video:
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Course:
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Most recent real PSTs are reported to have many of these questions, so make sure you master them.
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Most recent real PSTs are reported to have many of these questions, so make sure you master them.
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McKinsey PST 03: Fact
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This week's PST theory: Conclusion. Learn the difference among true, false and - the most tricky - unknown.
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This week's video: PST Last 13%. We explain how to solve client interpretation, formulae, and recommendation questions. It turns out, quite easily.
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This week's video: Compounding. Learn how to tackle (1+x)^y in seconds through binomial expansion.
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Back to Insecure Overachiever, and today's topic is hot for current and aspiring consultants. How to choose projects you like and how to get staffed abroad? Well, I'm not pretending to know the answer that works for everyone, of course, but my personal experience might be useful for some. Hope you find it interesting!
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Making Your Own McKinsey - Fless
In short: What it takes to get staffed on international engagements of your choice. “Make your own McKinsey” is one...
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VC fund founded by Oskar Hartmann and Igor Rybakov is looking for an intern for a 3-months period to assist the team on a dealflow with an opportunity to further join us as an analyst.
Position: Full-time / Part-time intern
Term: 3 months
Opportunity:
• to join ambitions team led by serial entrepreneurs with successful track-record and learn from them
• to work on international VC projects (Germany, France, UAE, etc.)
Key requirements:
• fluent English
• analytical thinking and business judgment
• ability to work long hours in fast pace
• eagerness to work in VC industry
• prior experience as intern or junior analyst in IB, big-4, PE / VC firm
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Position: Full-time / Part-time intern
Term: 3 months
Opportunity:
• to join ambitions team led by serial entrepreneurs with successful track-record and learn from them
• to work on international VC projects (Germany, France, UAE, etc.)
Key requirements:
• fluent English
• analytical thinking and business judgment
• ability to work long hours in fast pace
• eagerness to work in VC industry
• prior experience as intern or junior analyst in IB, big-4, PE / VC firm
If interested send your CV and CL to placements@flessibilita.pro
#job #vc #pe