Episode 178 – Storytelling That Captivates

Co-Host: Paul Smith - 10 Stories That Great Leaders Tell

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Given how central this topic has historically been to the world of men’s dating advice, it’s hard to believe we’ve never done a show on it until now. But given how so many men struggle when talking to women, the idea of telling an actual end-to-end story seems overwhelming.

Enter my guest co-host, Paul Smith, who has written several books on storytelling, including his latest ‘The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell’.

To kick things off, we settle any confusion between what makes for a truly engaging story compared to a ‘cool story, bro’. What is the proper role of humor in storytelling, and how important is it? On the other hand, what is the absolute most crucial prerequisite skill for effective storytelling?

What are the three elements of a good, solid story? What are the eight questions you have to ask yourself when constructing a storyline? What does it take to craft meaningful stories for specific situations rather than telling the same few stories over and over? What is the difference between inductive vs. deductive storytelling?

And of course, Paul reveals his ten stories that great leaders indeed tell. Sick of spinning your wheels with no progress to speak of?

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