Resources

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Rob’s books are packed with tons of useful tips on storytelling and presentation skills. If you’re looking for more short-form content, this is the place. Here are some of his favorites (including a few of his own).

Storytelling

The Clues to a Great Story, (NSFW! Language), Andrew Stanton, TED Talk

The Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool, Harrison Monarth, Harvard Business Review

Why Storytelling is the Most Powerful Way to Activate our Brains, Leo Widrich, Lifehacker

Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling, Paul J. Zak, Harvard Business Review

Discover Your Personal Narrative, Dorie Clark, Harvard Business Review

The Four Lies of Storytelling, Matthew Dicks via Scott Berkun

The Neuroscience of Your Brain on Fiction, Annie Murphy Paul, New York Times

Your Brain Lies to You, Sam Wang and Sandra Aamodt, New York Times

Brain Wired to Remember Emotionally Charged Events, Nick Collins, The Telegraph

Decisions are Emotional, Not Logical, Jim Camp, Big Think

Why Metaphors Beat Facts In Motivating Action, Douglas Van Praet, Fast Company

Rob’s YouTube playlist on storytelling

Rob’s Blog posts on storytelling

 

Presentation Skills

The Secret Structure of Great Talks, by Nancy Duarte, TED Talk

Really Bad PowerPoint, Seth Godin

10 Tips for Designing Presentations That Don’t Suck, Workfront

Patricia Fripp’s Opening Options … the Words, Patricia Fripp

Mehrabian and Nonverbal Communication, Olivia Mitchell, Speaking about Presenting

Brilliant Solution to an Age-Old Speaking Problem? Nick Morgan, Public Words

What Mick Jagger Teaches Us About Public Speaking, David M. Scott

How to Fix the Worst Parts of a Virtual Meeting, Robyn L. Scott and Leigh Thompson, KelloggInsight

Virtual Presentation Crash Course, Rob’s video tutorial

A Simple Guide to Creating TED-style Slides, Rob’s video tutorial

Rob’s YouTube playlist on presentation skills

Rob’s Blog posts on presentation skills