“Unraveling the Twist: How a Simple Narrative Reversal Can Change Everything You Thought You Knew”

Have you ever found yourself captivated by a story, unable to look away, as if the tale wove itself around you like a warm blanket on a chilly night? It’s a powerful feeling, and it’s one that every executive should harness. As I engage with mid-career professionals in the Harvard Professional Education and Development program about the art of storytelling, I’m struck by their unanimous agreement: the ability to tell a compelling story is invaluable. But when it comes to defining what makes a story “good,” the conversation often gets pretty interesting—and a bit tangled! In this article, we dive into the intriguing concept of “narrative reversal” and explore why it can be a game-changer in effective communication. Curious? You should be! After all, what’s a story without a twist? LEARN MORE.Another in an occasional series on storytelling When I ask my mid-career executives in the Harvard Professional Education and Development program whether they believe that executives need to learn to be better storytellers, they are all on board.  No one dissents.  When I ask them to describe what makes for a good story, I get …

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