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September 8, 2009
Understanding storytelling
When young attorneys ask me how they can become more effective advocates in the courtroom, I usually tell them: "Become better at telling stories."
Several years ago, Derek Sivers interviewed the late Kurt Vonnegut, who was no slouch as a storyteller. Check out Vonnegut's views on story-telling, which he believed promotes the need for drama in people's lives.
Essential reading for anyone who seeks to persuade.
Posted by Tom at September 8, 2009 12:01 AM
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Along those lines, I'd also recommend Jim Perdue's Winning with Stories; I'm currently in his Storytelling class at the UH Law Center.
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at September 7, 2009 9:49 PM
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