Alternate ROOTS ExComm & Staff
Spring 2022
Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you this season. I enjoyed having the chance to talk about how storytelling can serve your professional development and the mission of the organization.
I love this quote (—–>) from Modern Love about how our stories connect us all, bringing us out of our isolated, individual experiences, and connecting us to the universal.
Below is a list, in no short or specific order, of places to keep leveling in story work.
As a very special cookie for you (thanks to your newly rocking, fully formed Membership Team), here is my tip sheet, a summary of my top tips for how to tell a good story.
WORKSHOP SLIDES
- Staff Meeting Slides – 4/13/22
- Joint Session Slides
FEEDBACK
I know you’re all super busy people, but if you have time to fill out this brief survey, it’ll help me continue to improve my practice.
- ExComm Retreat Evaluation – 3/26/22
- Staff Meeting Evaluation – 4/13/22
- Joint Session Evaluation
STAY IN TOUCH!
I would be delighted to continue to be in relationship with you.
Let’s connect further on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
I also produce a newsletter with blog posts, event announcements, and aggregated articles from the field. You can subscribe here.
In community,
Shannon
ONGOING RESOURCES
LISTEN / WATCH
If you are a podcast junkie like I am, you’re always looking for recommendations. Here are a few of mine!
- Slate’s Culture Gabfest
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Brené Brown’s TED Talks on Vulnerability and Shame, as well as her new Netflix special, which is a great summary of her writings and talks.
- Other TED Talks
BOOKS
These are my favorite books that have to do with the art & brain science of storytelling or related topics.
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If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face? by Alan Alda
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Long Story Short by Margot Leitman
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Jo Carson’s Spider Speculations
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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall
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The Myth Gap: What Happens When Evidence and Arguments Aren’t Enough? by Alex Evans
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The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness by Kelli Harding
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Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
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The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships by Julie de Azevedo Hanks
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Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle
- Finding Meaning by David Kessler
- The Storytelling Edge by Shane Snow & Joe Lazauskas
Staff Retreat, 4/13/22
ExComm Retreat, 3/26/22