Ten Ways to Become a Magnetic Storyteller By Mike Moore

People love to be told stories but are easily turned off when they are told poorly.

Here are ten effective tips to make sure your stories are told well and captivate

your listeners.

1. Be on the lookout for stories throughout your day. Stories are everywhere so

carry a notepad with you and jot the storyline down in point form. Flesh it out

later.

2. Know the story you are going to tell.

3. Keep it short, crisp and flowing.

4. Don’t be afraid to make it your own.

5. Tell the story don’t read it. Anyone can read a story not everyone can tell a

story well.

6. Use your voice for dramatic effect.

7. Never let a story drag on and on.

8. Don’t get bogged down with detail.

9. Insert stories into general conversation whenever you get the chance.

I heard the other day...

I read in the paper recently about...

I saw a man/woman in the coffee shop and....

These are just a few of the many ways to insert your story into conversation.

10. Never explain your story to your listeners. Let the story speak for itself.

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How to Preach to Your Students and Have Them Love It

There are three things that all young people strongly dislike. 1. Being preached at 2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers 3. Being yelled at

As teachers we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we're angry things just come out and we regret them right after the deed is done. Thank God for the phrase "I'm sorry."  

We all seem to have a strong tendency to preach at our kids. And why shouldn't we? We were on the receiving end of preaching for a long time when we were kids. Now it's our turn.

The main reason why we should never preach at our students is this: It doesn't work. As much as we want them to listen and follow our words of wisdom and advice, they won't.   Well friends I have found the secret to preaching without them considering it preaching. In fact they will actually enjoy it and it will do a lot to bond you to one another.   "What's the secret?" I hear you asking excitedly! It's quite simple. Storytelling.

Free Story Telling Offer for Teachers

Hi Teachers. One of the greatest skills a teacher can develop is the art of telling effective stories. We all love stories and listen to and tell thousands every year. I would like to direct you to my free offer of five stories from my collection to get you going on the road to becoming a more effective storyteller. Visit here to get your stories. If you'd like to see how I use audience participation to tell a story visit here Take care. Mike

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