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Motivational Stories
Motivational Stories On The Happy ManagerThe list of stories on this site is growing rapidly. Some of the stories are short, some are long. Some stand alone, while others are used to put context to articles about theory, practice, values and vision. In our opinion, all are entertaining! Below is a list of the pages which use stories.Come back regularly, or subscribe to our RSS feed. Make sure you don't miss our new entries. We're firm believers in the benefits of story-telling, so this is a page that will be changing frequently. One of the biggest barriers to goal setting can be the thought that, sometimes our goals can seem beyond our reach. Use the "next-mile" principle to help you overcome your barriers to goal setting. This article uses the story of a Greek fisherman showing a Harvard MBA graduate the real meaning of time management. Destination Success? Try the Road Less Travelled Is your destination success? Perhaps; if you try taking a road less travelled. This classic poem might inspire you to reach that destination, and maybe to move from good to great...... Goal Setting Leaders Put Their Legacy First Alfred Nobel's premature obituary illustrates the importance of legacy to our happiness, and how it's never too late to plan for it! Lesson on Goal SettingAn unusual lesson on goal setting and an interesting business success story. Motivation in the Workplace: How Do You Define Your Work?Two stories, one from Martin Seligman, the other based on a Peter Drucker story, demonstrate that in all walks of life people can make their work more a calling than just a job. How do you define your work? These two stories challenge us all to think again about what we do. Personal Development StoriesThis page contains our stories designed to help you with your personal growth. Whether in search of career development or just a happier life. Stress Management And Relaxation: The Bigger PictureThis article uses a story which is well known by several names. Whether you prefer buckets, rocks and water, - or jars, golf balls and wine (like us), the important thing is to remember why you're working. The Secret of My Success? This challenging story demonstrates how Christopher Reeve bravely redefined success. It's a story that will make us all think, then maybe think again...... More motivational stories coming soon:
Or, follow this link if you'd like to read our collection of inspirational Leadership Stories. The Power of Motivational Stories “Stories have enormous power in terms of recall. If you look at statistics, or at PowerPoint, or at documents, what you discover from all the research is that there is almost no recall. What will be remembered are a few compelling stories that you share with your organization and with your team. And those will guide them when they are far away from you – which, by the way, is much of the day.”— Professor Jay CongerJay Conger is the Henry R. Kravis Research Chair in Leadership Studies, at Claremont McKenna College. He's also one of the leading business and management experts who have contributed to the stunning video story library at Fifty Lessons. Follow the link to Cwerty.com, the official Fifty Lessons distributor. There you can explore the real power of story telling. Follow Cwerty's "Fifty Lessons" link, then click "Stories at Work", at the bottom of the page. You'll be able to see Professor Conger telling you himself. "Developing a succession of talented managers and inspiring leaders is at the heart of all successful organizations. Designed for the 21st century, Fifty Lessons has developed a comprehensive and compelling resource of management and leadership lessons from some of the world’s most successful business leaders. In the form of short and powerful videos, we capture these leaders’ most important learning experiences, share their real-world business acumen, and discover the guiding principles behind their most important business decisions and their career progression."
There can be no better example of the power - and value - of story telling, than the Fifty Lessons videos. A worthwhile investment for individuals or organisations, which we're more than happy to recommend! Another excellent source for motivational stories is Harvard Business Online. Here you can find further samples of Fifty Lessons videos, plus a range of business books, articles, and case studies. Their new, audio, HBR Ideacasts are also great for the multi-tasking manager!
If you have any motivational stories to add to our list, we'd love to hear and share them. Please let us know
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