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The Power of Story: Change Your Story, Change Your Destiny in Business and in Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim Loehr
Publisher: Free Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 32576
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0743294688
Dewey Decimal Number: 158
EAN: 9780743294683
ASIN: 0743294688
Publication Date: October 7, 2008
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Product Description
In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jim Loehr, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Power of Full Engagement, examines the way we tell stories about ourselves to ourselves -- and, most important, the way we can change those stories to transform our business and personal lives. "Your story is your life," says Loehr. As human beings, we continually tell ourselves stories -- of success or failure; of power or victimhood; stories that endure for an hour, or a day, or an entire lifetime. We have stories about our work, our families and relationships, our health; about what we want and what we're capable of achieving. Yet, while our stories profoundly affect how others see us and we see ourselves, too few of us even recognize that we're telling stories, or what they are, or that we can change them -- and, in turn, transform our very destinies. Telling ourselves stories provides structure and direction as we navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and helps us interpret our goals and skills. Stories make sense of chaos; they organize our many divergent experiences into a coherent thread; they shape our entire reality. And far too many of our stories, says Loehr, are dysfunctional, in need of serious editing. First, he asks you to answer the question, "In which areas of my life is it clear that I cannot achieve my goals with the story I've got?" He then shows you how to create new, reality-based stories that inspire you to action, and take you where you want to go both in your work and personal life. For decades, at the Human Performance Institute, Loehr has been examining the power of story to increase engagement and productivity, and Fortune 500 companies have paid millions to send employees to his program, in which he applies the principles and methods that he now offers in this book. Global business leaders, world-class athletes, military special forces, and thousands of individuals from every walk of life have sought out and benefited from his life-altering insight and expertise. Our capacity to tell stories is one of our profoundest gifts. Loehr's approach to creating deeply engaging stories will give you the tools to wield the power of storytelling and forever change your business and personal life.
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 The Ultimate Marketing Skill On The Planet... January 8, 2009
It's truly one of those great books. I got this book from a mentor of mine, Eben Pagan, who mentioned that if you learn to tell stories in a way that captures the excitement, emotion and intimate desires of your customer, no one can ever take that away from. I balked at first, but after reading this book, you'll learn exactly how to train yourself to become a great storyteller.
I always was impressed by friends or an acquaintance who could easily capture a moment with a story, and feel like you were there with them or instantly became friends with this person because of the way they told a story.
Put this on your conviction reading list... it's a must-have for an entrepreneur, small business owner, coach, student or executive who wants to learn the most invaluable skill on the planet: becoming a storyteller.
There were a few disappointments: Jim could of put some of his points together more concisely. When he gives stories to illustrate, it drags on at times and could easily have been said with three paragraphs. Instead, it reads for two whole chapters. If you are like me, and like to speed read, this can be a little painful at times.
Overall A+++ and definite recommendation to read and implement.
 The Seminar is probably better than the book October 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A lot of good ideas and theories for self-improvement, but just not great writing. This book was not meant to be read, it was meant to be heard in the seminar. I am sure Jim Loehr's seminar is wonderful, and very helpful to many people wanting to amke changes in their lives, but was not adapted very well to be read in my opinion.
 Which story will define your life? June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Power of Story gives you the opportunity to challenge your current story and decide how you will define your story from this point forward. If the traditional self-help books have not produced results, perhaps it is now time for you to consider digging deeper to create the story of your life. Well...are you ready to write the next chapter...your way?? If you are willing, you will be guided by author Jim Loehr who has worked with Olympic and Professional athletes and the Captains of industry.
Why not take the next step...and see what happens!
A step-by-step guide on how to craft a new life story June 17, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What stories do you tell yourself about your life? That you must spend every waking hour at the office? That you have no time for exercise? That self-fulfillment is an impossible dream? If this is your internal dialogue, then you should not be surprised if it is also your external reality. Acclaimed performance psychologist Jim Loehr spells out a program that will enable you to discard your old negative stories and develop new positive ones that will make your life better. He shows you how to turn these new stories into your new reality. Plus, he explains why physical energy is crucial in this changeover, and what you must do to stay constantly energized. getAbstract believes that anyone who is stuck in a rut will benefit from reading Loehr's inspirational book and putting his transformational principles to work.
Create a better story, create a better life June 2, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a very thought provoking and life changing book. Jim Loehr first brings us face to face with the stories that we tell ourselves. Your first reaction is that you don't tell yourself stories. But you do. We all do. And often the stories we tell ourselves are crafted to fit our excuses for why we do or don't do things. As long as we are telling ourselves stories that are not based in reality, we will continue to live according to the story line we are telling ourself.
The book is not just about stories, it is actually a step by step manual for finding out your old story, discovering where it is wrong and then developinig a new story based around your purpose in life.
When most people list their priorities in life, they go something like this: God, family, work and other. But when they really examine their lives, they have made their career the most important thing in their lives. They devote most of their energy to their career and never have enough left for the other things in their lives. They tell themself one story but live another.
There is another very important lesson in the book. We all think that time is our most important asset. As Jim points out, it is not time but the energy we bring to the time we devote to any activity. He gives countless examples of people spending time with family but not fully engaged. The energy is not there.
If we are not physically fit, we do not have sufficient energy to accomplish the tasks we set out to do.
This is not theory. Jim runs the Human Performance Institute in Orlando, FL and the book is filled with examples from the work he has done with thousands of people.
The book is well written, easy to read and a real eye-opener.
There is a step by step plan for the individual to come face to face with their old story, write their new one and change their lifestyle so that they bring their life into harmony.
Well worth reading. You will never be living your ideal life until you get your life aligned with your story. This book tell you why and shows you how. The rest is up to you.
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