Why You Should Always Tell Stories...

Why I will always tell stories whenever I speak...

A good story...

shows us the world as it is and as it could and should be.

It affirms and challenges our beliefs and values.

informs and entertains.

helps us recall ideas and concepts.

helps us navigate the sea of life.

aids in understanding the human condition.

entertains, motivates and inspires us.

explains the meaning of life.

makes us laugh and cry.

develops empathy and understanding.

grabs our attention and keeps it.

"We are the products of our stories." M Moore

"Tell me your story and I will tell you who you are." M. Moore

" When we forget our story we forget who we are." M. Moore

For more on the magnetic art of storytelling visit
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Never Be Boring Again: How to Tell a Story

You all know how much I, as a speaker/teacher, value the power of a story. It gets your point across, engages your audience, entertains and helps them recall you and your content.

Stories also help a speaker/teacher/presenter avoid what I call CONTENT PARALYSIS. They enable you to present loads of good content  in a interesting and palatable manner. Your audience will never be bored when you tell them stories.

Here is an example of  what I mean. I was giving a presentation to a social service group in Elliot Lake ON Canada and used this story in the process.

Observe it carefully and see what you can learn and apply the next time you are asked to speak to a group.
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REMEMBER... "Their minds can absorb what their asses can endure."  Tell them Stories.

Mr. Moore, Do You Remember Telling the Story About Josephine?

Why Telling Stories is a Must For Teachers, Speakers and Parents

I once met a former student I hadn't seen since his senior year in High School. After we made the usual comments about how nice it was to see one another he looked at me and said, " Mr. Moore, do you remember telling us the story about Josephine?" I replied, " Yes I do. Don't tell me you remember that story after all these years?" He then proceeded to tell me the entire story in detail. I couldn't believe it.

I'm sure he couldn't tell me anything about the academic content I covered in his senior year, but he recalled every detail of that story. It was amaziing.

Note: The story was used to get my students discussing a relevant issue within society...Racism.

My belief in the power of story to promote attenion and retention was validated then and continues to be in my contact with audiences throughout North America.

If you want to teach a lesson that will be recalled long after you are gone, tell a story.

For more on the Art of Storytelling plus a free copy of my 30 Life Lesson Stories CLICK HERE

Become a Great Storyteller

Become a Storyteller People Want to Listen To

Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I'm a big time believer in the art and power of storytelling. Every speech I deliver is generously laced with stories that amuse, inform, entertain and challenge my audiences.

Ever since we were young children we've had a hunger for stories and this hunger does not vanish with age. I read recently that we, as adults, listen to over 100,000 stories a year and I have no difficulty believing it. I think the number is actually higher when you consider that one phone call from a friend can contain over a dozen stories.

If I were asked to identify the secret to successful public speaking I would say, without hesitation, the ability to tell a great story.

Storytelling isn't just vital to public speakers, it is a very important skill to have in any social situation.

To learn more about how you can master the captivating art of storytelling in your personal and professional life visit my storytelling website.

This Story Proves that You Can't Please Everyone

Impossible to Please Everyone

Long ago on a small farm outside a remote country village
there lived a father and son who grew and sold vegetables to earn their
living.

Each Saturday morning they would take their produce, by
donkey, to the local market about 2 miles away.

One Saturday morning they both rode the donkey with the produce on their backs. The people on route looked at the father and son on the donkey and said, "Look at the two of them riding that poor donkey to market. How lazy they are."

The next Saturday the father rode the donkey and the son
walked. Once again the people on route said, " Look at that
lazy father riding while his poor son walks to market."

On the next trip the son rode the donkey and the
father walked and again the people said, " Look at that lazy boy
riding the donkey to market while his poor father walks."

The father and son decided to do something different the
following Saturday. They both carried the donkey tied by its feet
to a pole placed on their shoulders.

On their way to market they overheard the people say, " Look
how they treat that poor donkey and they had the local
constable charge the father and son with cruelty to animals.


For more on the art of storytelling visit
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30 Stories from Mike's Story Collection

Hi. I have recently put together a series of 30 stories from my collection of over 500 for your use and enjoyment. You probably know that I am an strong advocate of storytelling in speeches, sermons,seminars, classroom lessons and in general conversation. If you are interested in having 2 stories sent to you each week for 15 weeks for less than .75 a story. visit here. You can become the storyteller everyone wants to listen to.

Become a Storyteller People Want to Listen To

Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I'm a big time believer in the art and power of storytelling. Every speech I deliver is generously laced with stories that amuse, inform, entertain and challenge my audiences.

Ever since we were young children we've had a hunger for stories and this hunger does not vanish with age. I read recently that we, as adults, listen to over 100,000 stories a year and I have no difficulty believing it. I think the number is actually higher when you consider that one phone call from a friend can contain over a dozen stories.

If I were asked to identify the secret to successful public speaking I would say, without hesitation, the ability to tell a great story.

Storytelling isn't just vital to public speakers, it is a very important skill to have in any social situation.

To learn more about how you can master the captivating art of storytelling in your personal and professional life visit my storytelling website.

When you order the audio Art of Storyttelling CD you receive a free subscription to my 30 Inspirational and motivational stories FREE. Have 2 stories sent to you each week for 15 weeks.