Welcome to your library of empowering tips, tricks, and special insights into the world of expert Corporate Storytelling
Steve is a renowned thought leader and practitioner on the importance and impact of Winning Communication through Value-Driven Engagements.
AI as a Storytelling Partner
AI as a Storytelling Partner
Can we truly be compelled or invested in stories crafted by an algorithm?
One Talk, Two Competing Stories
One Talk, Two Competing Stories
When a topic questions itself, is the audience served or stressed?
Claims or Results: The Story That Sells
Claims or Results: The Story That Sells
Proof removes the doubt and closes the deal.
Turning Pitch Into Story
Turning Pitch Into Story
A product’s heart beats loudest when its story includes the customer’s dream.
Why Choice Creates Challenge
Why Choice Creates Challenge
Too many options lead to confusion rather than clarity.
Inspiring with Imperfection
Inspiring with Imperfection
Why communication needs passion more than practice.
Good the the Last Word
Good to the Last Word
The last thing we say leads to the first thing they'll do.
Why 92% of Talks Fail to Connect
Why 92% of Talks Fail to Connect
We crave differentiation, along with a better story.
The Truth About Talent
The Truth About Talent
Why natural speaking talent can be dramatic, and dramatically overrated.
Leadership Loves Frustration
Leadership Loves Frustration
Navigating the blurry, intimidating stretch between what we are capable of doing and learning how to actually do it.
Lead With the BLUF
Lead With the BLUF
Deploying a Prove Value First strategy that starts with the conclusion.
Clear Before Clever
Clear Before Clever
Clarity of intent is paramount to communication success.
Opening with Universality
Opening With Universality
Our first words set the tone for everything that follows.
Overcoming the Listening Deficit
Overcoming the Listening Deficit
Active listening is a severely underrated—and under-practiced— leadership skill.
AI is All the Rage. Humanity is All the Time.
AI is All the Rage. Humanity is All the Time.
Lean into the humanity rather than the complexity.
Power of Perspective in Corporate Storytelling
Power of Perspective in Corporate Storytelling
One person's charisma is another person's egotism and vice versa.
The 2026 AI Story Could Be Backlash
The 2026 AI Story Could Be Backlash
How are we supposed to trust something supposedly so great yet so deeply, alarmingly worrisome?
Tying Story to Time and Place
Tying Story to Time and Place
Connecting content to the here and now helps it stand out and remain memorable.
Storytelling for the Big Win
Storytelling for the Big Win
The awards of our peers pales compared to the reward of creating something amazing that serves others.
Your Story Creates Influence
Your Story Creates Influence
Our best story aims to build credibility rather than chase dollars.
