Finding the Humanity in Complicated Laws: Learning from The Nature Conservancy
December 2024
A great example of storytelling for change from expert communicators! Plus our upcoming classes. (PDF format)
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Tools Build Connection and Strength During Times of Upheaval
November 2024
Now, more than ever, you need tools to transform apathy into caring, caring into action, and action into lasting change. (PDF format)
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Are You Still Deficit Framing?
September 2024
The powerful impact of deficit framing versus asset framing. (PDF format)
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The 23rd Annual Summer Reading List
August 2024
Summer reads you won’t want to miss! And, we welcome Jasmine Elist to The Goodman Center. (PDF format)
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In Presentations: Access is Everything
July 2024
Kirsten interviews an expert on presentation accessibility. Plus, we have an upcoming presentations class! (PDF format)
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Farewell, Madi!
June 2024
The Goodman Center says farewell to Operations Manger Madi Goff! And this month’s newsletter includes one final article from Madi about the importance of emotion in storytelling. (PDF format)
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New Report: Foundations, Tell Your Stories!
May 2024
This month we share a fantastic report from The Center for Public Interest Communications, “Philanthropy’s New Voice”, which encourages and guides foundations in telling their own stories to build (or rebuild) trust in the public. (PDF format)
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“Yes, And” Your Way to a Brilliant Brainstorm
April 2024
Impactful leaders use this simple & fundamental tool of improvisation to supercharge any brainstorming session. This month’s article is all about the creative power of “Yes, and.” Plus, sign up for our spring classes! (PDF format)
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Scene Work makes the Story Work
March 2024
Scenes will launch your storytelling from snooze to success! Don’t miss our scene breakdown: what they are, where to find them, and how to write them! Another article from The Goodman Center’s Operations Manger Madi Goff. (PDF format)
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Need Hope? Tell Stories
February 2024
How can you connect your audience and yourself to the hope necessary to drive your work forward? We have the answer. Plus, a great storytelling example! (PDF format)
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Missing Stakes is a Big Mistake
January 2024
Story stakes grab your audience more than any other tool in your storytelling toolkit! Check out this article on act one stakes from The Goodman Center’s Operations Manager Madi Goff. (PDF format)
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