How frequently do you use storytelling to lead people?

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently do you use storytelling to influence and lead people?

– All the time — I’m constantly telling stories: 45.03%
– Sometimes — I tell a story on occasion: 43.91%
– Rarely — I’m not known for telling stories: 9.29%
– Never — I don’t use stories at all to lead: 1.76%

Use the power of stories. Influencing and leading through stories is a tremendously powerful skill. While some may think storytelling is too much of an art or a soft skill, it’s actually a simple process and a skill you can readily build. Find examples of great stories and pay attention to how they’re crafted. The better you are at telling compelling stories, the more effective you’ll be as a leader.

Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below!

– Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC

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These results were originally a SmartPulse poll in SmartBrief on Leadership which tracks feedback from more than 190,000 business leaders. Get smarter on leadership and sign up for the SmartBrief on Leadership e-newsletter.