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If you are a leader or manager for any sized group or team, stories are simply the best tool for communicating ideas and coaching your team to implement specific instructions. If you want transformation to be retained by your team, you need #StoryPower in your arsenal. If you are a public speaker, teacher, trainer, pastor or coach there is nothing worse to damage your integrity or credibility than trying to use someone else's stories, jokes or anecdotes to make a point. StoryPowerMasterclass ...
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A LEADERS WORDS ARE LIKE CPR FOR THOSE THEY LEAD “Many managers offer an open door policy for their fellow employees and those who report to them. The idea is simple: allow a means for anyone who has an issue to come into the office and voice their concerns. The implied opportunity has a shadow of ‘whistle blower protection’ if not true anonymity. …
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ARE YOU CARELESS OR NEFARIOUS IN YOUR COMMUNICATION? “There are so many ways leaders use communication skills to build their business, their empire, their legacy. Our hope is, the expression and the intention line up exactly. We all want leaders who mean what they say and say what they mean. There are leaders who are carless with their word choices…
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CIRCLES OR SWITCHBACKS? LEADERS MUST KNOW THE DIFFERENCE “Are we there yet? Didn’t we just pass that thing an hour ago? Do you feel like you’re in the same spot you were this time last year? Why does life seem like a stuck needle on an old record? The same motions, the same emotions, the same actions, the same reactions, is this really progress? Le…
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BUILDING RAPPORT IS A LEADERSHIP AND SALES TECHNIQUE - WHEN DOES IT START? “Whether selling a product, service, or philosophy the close will not happen without first building rapport. The challenge for sales people and leaders alike of rests in ‘when do I begin building rapport?’ Most feel like making the offer, presenting the product, asking loads…
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WHY DO LEADERS DECLINE HELP THEY NEED? “One might think this is a rhetorical question. Others would propose a leader doesn’t need help, they are already leaders. Many leaders I talk to struggle with trusting people enough to ask for help. In my humble opinion, many leaders decline help they need out of fear of exposure. They refuse to be seen as we…
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BUILDING COMMUNITY IS THE ROLE OF THE LEADER “Community is the responsibility of the leader. It. Starts with creating a vision everyone can get behind. It demands clearly defined goals and roles for everyone. A leader who only wants the limelight might build a ‘fan base’ but will not build community. Finally, a leader who builds community builds pe…
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STORYPOWER FOR BUSINESS - CREATING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH - PART TWO OF TWO (For Granbury Chamber of Commerce Business Development Series) “Building rapport is as important in sales as it is in leadership or speaking from the stage. If you don’t build rapport, you don’t build trust. If you don’t build trust, you don’t close sales. Very few things disa…
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STORYPOWER FOR BUSINESS - CREATING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH - PART ONE OF TWO (For Granbury Chamber of Commerce Business Development Series) “Building rapport is as important in sales as it is in leadership or speaking from the stage. If you don’t build rapport, you don’t build trust. If you don’t build trust, you don’t close sales. Very few things disa…
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LEADERS APOLOGIZE AT THE SAME MAGNITUDE THEY FAIL “Leaders are in a position to make huge decisions with enormous consequences and choices which carry significant lasting impact. This opportunity also includes to potential of making catastrophic level mistakes the entire world will witness in real time. Often these decisions impact others more than…
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LEADERS MUST HIRE AND FIRE WITH CANDOR AND COMPASSION “Tom Peters once said, ‘Job security is a myth. You should strive for employment security.’ In the twenty plus years since he wrote the book, his statement has only become more true and accurate. Corporate loyalty, employee loyalty and even consumer loyalty are vestiges of a bygone era. Even sti…
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LEADERS MUST REFUSE TO DELEGATE THEIR HUMANITY “The 80/20 rule has been around for a long time in leadership and management circles. This principle applies to many aspects of human relationships and human performance. Newer more validated studies prove the issue to be perhaps larger than first expected. As the speed of data collection and informati…
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WHAT DOESN’T MATTER WHEN LAUNCHING YOUR VENTURE? I’ll tell you what doesn’t matter. - your story - your passion - your joy - your brand - your reputation HERE’S WHAT MATTERS: Do your homework and prepare your plan. Know what you need and what you plan to do with it. How can you help? What do you offer as a solution? In the end what matters is the p…
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LEADERS COMMUNICATE THROUGH THEIR WORDS NOT WITH THEIR WORDS “Leaders don’t communicate WITH their words they communicate THROUGH their words. The maturity of the internal self is the skill you must master long before the art of articulation. Many people have learned the skill of articulation and the art of persuasion to game the system and build t…
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FLASHBACK - “You Can Have It All” - Law of Attraction and Christian Faith - Interview with Drew Berman by J Loren Norris “There are many ideas of success in the world. Every culture, every society, every religion, every era has a different view on success and what it is. Collaboration vs competition, income vs influence, net worth vs legacy, wealth…
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FLASHBACK BONUS - What is fatherhood to you?! Father and Son speak at Generation Love Conference “It wasn’t my problem until it was. I had no father influence as a young boy or as a teen. The decisions I made and the wreckage left behind were atrocious. I am determined to be a better father to my kids and to train my sons to be good fathers too. Bu…
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FLASHBACK - Learn To ROAR Leadership Communication by J Loren Norris “Communication seems to be one of the aspects of adult life most taken for granted. More people claim the skill and gift of communication than most other gifts. Yet the old phrase rings true ‘the biggest failure in communication is the assumption it has actually occurred’. If you …
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TODAY IS A DAY IN THE USA WHEN LEADERS ARE IDENTIFIED LIKE NO OTHER DAY “The desire, the passion, the hype, the ideological discourse all comes to a head today. As a leader, this is a day in the US where your voice must not remain silent. I don’t care who you vote for as much as I care that you vote. Today is a day when the decision made by individ…
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LEADERSHIP AND ADDICTION ARE A DANGEROUS MIX “Regardless the nature, substance or victim of the addiction, leadership and addiction are a dangerous mix. Addiction will modify behavior, emotion, values, priorities and thought processes. When a leader succumbs to addiction, the rational, wit and wisdom which may have advanced their career thus far, b…
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LEADERS VALUE RELATIONSHIPS OVER CONVENIENCE, CASH FLOW AND CONTROL “There will be abundant opportunities as a leader to negotiate the terms of a deal. Many times these terms will not be as clear cut as preferred. In fact, every deal has layers, like onions and ogres… and chocolate cake. Unforeseen circumstances, peripheral events, outside people o…
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HOW DO YOU LEAD WHEN YOU HAVE NEITHER CARROT NOR STICK? “Parents, pastors, politicians, military commanders, law enforcement, legal authorities, bosses and bullies all posses a certain amount of leverage to motivate those they lead. By carrot or stick, by reward or punishment, by consequences and circumstances the desired outcome can be directed. W…
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BUILDING SOMETHING? LEADERS NEED TO KNOW THE VISION AND THE DETAILS “WHAT DOESN’T MATTER? - your story - your passion - your joy - your brand - your reputation These things are not irrelevant, they simply pale in comparison to these: Do your homework and prepare your plan. Know what you need and what you plan to do with it. How can you help? What d…
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“THE PERSON I AM VOTING FOR…” BONUS CONTENT “We don’t get to put Jesus, Buda, Ghandi or Alla on the ballet as presidential candidate. We do however have to consider the consequences of every election as the choices we make pertain to policy. Every voting cycle, imperfect people throw their hat in the ring to govern as a representative of American s…
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DO SOMETHING EVEN IF IT SEEMS SMALL AND INSIGNIFICANT “A leader is an action taker. When the world is falling apart, your neighbors are in need, and you can do anything at all, YOU MUST. Certainly, you cannot solve every problem, you cannot heal every wound, you cannot help everyone and that’s ok. What you cannot do is NOTHING. As a leader you must…
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR UNIQUENESS IS ABOUT VALUE, IDENTITY AND THE POWER TO GAIN WEALTH “Society seems to have a passion for labels, homogeny and the blurring of lines of definition. It also seems the more labels are added, the more distinct qualities are discounted, devalued, diluted. The real value of each human is as unique and distinct as their fin…
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LEADERSHIP BEGINS EARLY WITH LEARNING TO OPEN THE DOOR In leadership the small details often matter the most. The simple tasks are easy to over look but they are evidence of something significant. The willingness to serve others is a huge indicator of things to come. A leader who does not see the needs of others is different from a leader who sees …
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HOW MANY WAY MUST A LEADER ‘FIGHT’ FOR THOSE THEY LEAD? “As a leader, there are many arenas, environments and situations where your obligations and opportunities are in direct conflict. The expectations of those you lead and those who depend on your voice for direction and guidance are contained or controlled by those who have no interest in your c…
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LEADERS WILL BE CHALLENGED ON EVERY FRONT - MIND & HEART INCLUDED When raising children, the idea of protecting them from all sorts of damage, pain, trauma, lost time is the #1 priority of parents. As children grow older, the intent is to advise them, inform them, train them and prepare them to continue this protection on their own. The role of a l…
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Here is the first release on social media for the “Who is Jesus to you?” StoryPower TV Tour of 2024-‘25. We’re not looking to make celebrities of ANYONE but Jesus. Our goal is to collect and record 5,000 testimonies of everyday people. J Loren Norris- Storypowertv Tour 2025 We will be doing these same interviews in October at the following events: …
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LEADERS MANAGE MINDSET THROUGH STORYPOWER AND SELF TALK “Comments under the breath of an employee who is struggling could be a warning sign of things to come. A good leader knows how to identify the source of the problem. Certainly there are problems in management and manufacturing which add innumerable challenges. It goes without saying, work by i…
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HOW DOES A LEADER MAKE THEMSELVES INDISPENSABLE? “Obsolescence is a naturally occurring eventuality. Trees rot, cars rust, animals and humans age and become frail. Sometimes capitalism drives obsolescence intentionally to create new demand and profit. I would love to hear your opinion on the attributes of a leader which delay becoming obsolete. Wil…
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THERE IS NO BAD TIMING FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING “Being consistent should not mean being judged as self righteous. Standing unwaveringly on moral values and standards should not be reason for being despised and mocked. However, knowing who you are and what you believe will bring ridicule and contempt. Do it anyway. Living what’s right, doing what’s…
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TODAY’S NARRATIVE IS TOMORROW’S DESTINY “Whoever controls the narrative controls the future. Call it manifesting, call it law of attraction, call it prognostication, call it predictive programming, call it prophesy or self fulfilling prophesy, whatever you call it, the story we tell today about yesterday will plan or predict the future. The experie…
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GREAT LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION IS LIKE WRITING AND CONDUCTING A SYMPHONY “As a speaker/ communicator we must prepare to deliver a talk like a symphony - several frequencies - several sounds resonating with different ears, hearts and minds - on spiritual plains, emotional plains, intellectual plains effectively impacting every level of every individ…
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STORY IS A CONTENT TOOL FOR: narratives, propaganda, social change, teaching, personal growth, therapy, counseling, leadership development and self discovery. “Everyone manages their life through stories whether they realize it or not. A client once told me something along the lines of ‘I wanted to know more about this character I started writing a…
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ANYTIME THE GOVERNMENT CO-OPTS ANOTHER ENTITY IT IS A POWER PLAY FOR THE GOVERNMENT “Anytime the government co-opts business, schools, family or even the church, it is a “power play” for the government. They are the weaker team - like an NFL team with a losing record seeking a first round draft pick to bring something special to the team. Secular g…
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STORYPOWER IS LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING AND MORE “I use the URL StoryPowerCoach.com and StoryPowerAcademy.com as easy pathways to work with my clients. As such, many clients new to my world believe me to be a speech coach, a speech writer, a word smith and not much more. Honestly, if that’s all you need from me, I am honored to serve…
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STORYPOWER IS LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING AND MORE “I use the URL StoryPowerCoach.com and StoryPowerAcademy.com as easy pathways to work with my clients. As such, many clients new to my world believe me to be a speech coach, a speech writer, a word smith and not much more. Honestly, if that’s all you need from me, I am honored to serve…
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LEADERSHIP AND SELF ESTEEM MAKE INTERESTING BEDFELLOWS “Leaders tend to rise to the top because of certain litany of character or personality traits. Charisma, likability, communication skills, confidence, strong self worth, positivity, these are all things we desire in the leaders whom we allow to influence us. The personality which boldly demands…
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LEADERS COMMUNICATE WITH THE INVISIBLE POWER OF A PAUSE “All too often, unseasoned communicators and leaders accept an opportunity to speak, teach or train as a window into their own soul. The hope is that when THEY tell THEIR story, the world will see what they have been through and think differently of them. In short, telling their story is catha…
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Who is StoryPower Academy designed for? If you have ever had an annual review which reads: "Room for improvement - work on being understood by subordinates and not talking over their heads." If you have ever felt like your voice isn’t heard because you’re not confident in sharing your ideas with others. If you have ever passed up an important oppor…
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LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION IS NOT FOUND MERELY IN AN ABUNDANCE OF MEANINGLESS WORDS “It seems silly to say, an abundance of words is not communication. Clear meaning, expressed intent, articulated purpose, defined mission, and a worthwhile cause might be the reason for communicating but adding superfluous words to a monologue does not inherently make…
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LEADING WELL IN TROUBLED TIMES DEMANDS A STRONG FOUNDATION “Leaders are expected to maintain the course in the worst of storms. No one wants to believe their leader will abandon them when the trials come. Truth is, leaders are human too. The crisis which impacts everyone else impacts them in the same way. As a leader the calling, the expectation, t…
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LEADERSHIP AT ALL COSTS IS A TOUGH CONCEPT TO COMPREHEND AND TOUGHER TO NAVIGATE “There are a great number of people who will dispatch their honor, bury their morals and sell their integrity for the sole purpose of achieving and maintaining the title, power and position of leader. Their concern is not for those they lead. Their concern is not for t…
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LEADERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING, DEFINING AND RESPECTING BOUNDARIES “People in general have a love - hate relationship with boundaries. The tension arises when human emotions are provoked because one isn’t allowed to act on what they feel is their right, their privilege or their opportunity. Leaders are responsible for identifying, establishin…
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YOUR SUPPRESSED DREAM REQUIRES ALL YOUR GREATEST SKILLS - A LEADER WILL CALL THEM OUT - OTHERS WILL BUY THEM OUT “Sometimes the hardest role as a leader is to unleash what you recognize in someone you lead. When their talents and natural abilities outpace your own it is very tempting to ‘lock them in’ with a pay raise, a bonus, sweeter benefits and…
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LEADERS GET OUT OF THE PEOPLE PILE BY DISTINCTION “Leading people seems like a fun and easy thing to do, to anyone who has never done it. The instant a person offers themself up on the altar of leadership, they become the target of all sorts of assaults and attacks. Attacks will come from the opponent, from the competition, from the naysayers and e…
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REPEAT A LIE LONG ENOUGH AND LOUD ENOUGH AND IT IS PERCEIVED AS TRUTH AKA - WHY I TRAIN PEOPLE IN THE STORYPOWER PROCESS AS A LEADERSHIP TOOL “When those we trust to lead us work so hard to deceive us, we must understand the purpose and intention behind the lies. However, if we are to lead others we must become astute at more than detecting and def…
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STORYPOWER ACADEMY BASIC/Self-Paced StoryPower Academy Basic is one of the most comprehensive, DIY Self-Paced, communication courses available. Includes: access to multiple video training courses, one group coaching call per month and StoryPower MasterClass Online Course. Interested in this bundle? Email us at jlorennorris@gmail.com --- Support thi…
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A GREAT STORY NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION (STORYPOWER FOR LEADERSHIP) “I regularly hear leaders of all sorts begin their communication with a preface, an intro, a preemptive clause. Almost as if what they intend to communicate is so confounding, so perplexing, so incomprehensible it must be justified or explained before it’s presented. I love the way Dr.…
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WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOUR PASSION ON FIRE FOR YOUR HOME? “If you were a parent with six or seven children, how many of them would have to be eaten by a bear before you would stop feeding the bears? How many would have to be mauled before you would hire someone to manage the nearby wildlife? How many before you breakdown and learn to use a wirel…
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