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The Astonishing Power of Storytelling: Leading, Teaching, and Transforming in a New Way
Contributor(s): Garmston, Robert John (Author)
ISBN: 1506386393     ISBN-13: 9781506386393
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $25.60  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Leadership
- Education | Elementary
Dewey: 372.677
LCCN: 2018015390
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 7.7" (0.60 lbs) 240 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Master the secret to engaging any audience, from classrooms to colleagues.

Everyone loves a good story. More than entertainment, stories told well captivate listeners and motivate action. This guidebook shows how to leverage the power of storytelling to engage and persuade any audience.

Featuring current cognitive neuroscience research and updated references, the book includes:

    Detailed breakdowns of the essential elements all great stories share, and templates for creating yours Tips for supercharging your stories by drawing from personal experience as well as familiar movies, TV shows, and popular media. A guide to effective story delivery, including optimized vocal inflection and body language.

Contributor Bio(s): Garmston, Robert J.: - Robert J. Garmston is Emeritus Professor of Educational Administration at California State University, Sacramento. He is co-developer of Cognitive Coaching with Art Costa and co-developer of Adaptive Schools with Bruce Wellman. He has worked as an educational consultant and made presentations and conducted workshops for teachers, administrators, and staff developers on leadership, learning, and personal and organizational development in twenty-four countries on five continents. Formerly an administrator and teacher in Saudi Arabia and the United States, his work has been translated into Arabic, Dutch, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish. Bob lives in El Dorado Hills, California, near his five children and five (bright and cute) grandchildren.