PPP #50: Building rapport efficiently

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Camera, action! Answer this one question to 100x your story's impact: “What are you going to point the camera at?” The best stories utilise strong visual scenes conjured up by words alone. They...

PPP #49: Delegate to motivate

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Delegate to motivate Personal responsibility is a key element of employee motivation. Create a transparent and open work culture so your team can speak up about issues that may affect the group or...

PPP #48: A time for self-reflection

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Productivity Reflect Self-reflection is a powerful way to discover your goals, strengths and weaknesses. It requires space — a chance to quieten the mind and be still: • Meditation • Journalling • Gentle walks...

PPP #47: How to recover from burnout

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Creativity Do nothing. If you can’t find a solution to a problem, give yourself space. Do nothing. No podcasts, no TV, no books, no games. Nothing. The solution will come. (Share this on Twitter)...

PPP #46: There's no such thing as writer's block

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Worry less Optimism is one of the most overlooked traits of a successful leader. (Share this on Twitter) Storytelling Go deeper There's no such thing as writer's block, just insufficient research. If you...

PPP #45: What's worse than an arrogant leader?

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Craft belief The only thing worse than an arrogant leader is an insecure one. Be confident so your team can believe in what they're doing (Share this on Twitter) Storytelling Advice from the...

PPP #44: How to be a confident leader

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Leadership Team questions No team is perfect but should strive to answer 'yes' to 4 simple questions: 1. Are opinions openly shared? 2. Are meetings productive? 3. Are decisions made efficiently? 4. Are...

PPP #43: Get outside the box

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett UX Design Avoid overload Users think they want more information and choices but actually feel overwhelmed when it's presented to them. Great UX design knows this and only utilises the necessary information. (Share this...

PPP #42: Why do I care?

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Why do I care? ”Why do I care?” is the question your audience will subconsciously ask as they experience your story. The best answer? It's relatable. (Share this on Twitter) Leadership Super leaders...

PPP #41: 3 simple elements inside every great story

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling 3 simple elements The best stories have: 1. Protagonists that relate to us 2. Conflicts that grip us 3. Emotions that move us Harness these 3 simple elements, and your stories will be...

PPP #40: Stories are in your DNA

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Stories are in your DNA “Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang...

PPP #39: Your life is your greatest teacher

Pip’s Practical Prompts Newsletter Sent by Charles Burdett Storytelling Mine your experiences The best way to teach is by telling a story about a transformative moment in your life when you learnt a lesson. If you don’t think your life is interesting...