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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Presentation Celebrate Rasputin’s birthday Rasputin’s reputation is far from pristine. However, a study showed that people who shared a birthday with him viewed the mystic more positively. We naturally seek similarities with others. It...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Create an alter ego Beyoncé does it - hers is called Sasha Fierce. Marilyn Monroe did it, too. Creating an alter ego can help us bring out the traits we want to have...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Talk to the caveman Ask yourself: would a caveman understand the story I’m telling? The best stories, no matter how complex, speak of our primal urges, such as hunger, fear of death, and...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Stay humble To be a great leader, you must recognise the blindspots in your thinking. Don’t be afraid to seek help, question yourself, and have honest conversations with your team. (Share this on...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Workshop Get to the bottom of it A problem can have many roots, which aren't always obvious. Uncover the underlying issues with your project by asking “Why?” up to five times. This will allow...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Story Structure Good vs Evil Not all of your stories will be as simple as Good vs Evil. Real-life stories are both complex and engaging. They include clashes between two Goods or having to...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Teamwork Demonstrate your impact Your team needs to feel valued. Let them know how they contribute to the overall goals by measuring impact and monitoring progress over time. Focus on good communication by scheduling...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storyteller Third time’s the charm Next time you’re telling a story, consider the rule of 3s. Create a list of three items with an unexpected ending, such as ‘peace, love and marzipan’. This will...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Facilitation A group of individuals “What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” - C.S. Lewis...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Listen... Great leaders are not those who speak loudest, but those who listen most attentively.  (Share this on Twitter) Productivity A waste of your time “One of the very worst uses of time...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Making mistakes Some things are unavoidable “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.” —Captain Jean-Luc Picard  (Share this on Twitter) Taking action Be...

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Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling What happens next? Every presentation needs a ‘hook’ to draw your audience in and get them hungry to learn more. Open a loop — give the audience a question or unresolved situation, enticing...

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