10 insights to win the story wars — jonah sachs
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This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
Jonah is an internationally recognized storyteller, author, designer and entrepreneur. As the co-founder and creative director of Free Range
Studios, Jonah has helped hundreds of social brands and causes break through the media din with breakthrough campaigns. His work on leg-endary viral videos like The Meatrix and The Story of Stuff series have
brought key social issues to the attention of more than 60 million people.
Jonah Sachs@jonahsachs
CEO of Free Range Studios
Stories capture the very essence of life. When one hears a great story, it’s more like remembering than learning for the first time.
Insight #1
Insight #2
There’s no story without conflict. Keep your story interesting story by making it
unpredictable, unexpected and vulnerable.
Insight #3
If you want your story to be believable, think about & channel your inner Yoda and stop talking in the voice of God.
In other words, be human.
Insight #4
The best stories always have a moral. The core truth behind your brand; make it so inspiring that your target audience responds by acknowledging that your
truth ‘is {their} truth too’.
Insight #5
Brands that have impact always position their customer as the hero in their story, for
they understand that beyond having a social purpose, their product has to align with the
values of their customer.
Insight #6
To position yourself personally, be clear on what you stand for and you stand against:
Insight #6
To position yourself personally, be clear on what you stand for and you stand against:
Listen carefully to your audience and build around their feedback
Insight #6
To position yourself personally, be clear on what you stand for and you stand against:
Be incredibility authentic - talk freely about your vulnerabilities
Insight #6
To position yourself personally, be clear on what you stand for and you stand against:
Give yourself permission to pursue work that you love
Insight #7
All cultures have myths, and the most important myths follow these four elements:
Insight #7
All cultures have myths, and the most important myths follow these four elements:
Explanation - “…Here’s a story about how the world works…”
Insight #7
All cultures have myths, and the most important myths follow these four elements:
Meaning - “…Here’s your place within that universe…”
Insight #7
All cultures have myths, and the most important myths follow these four elements:
Story - “… It takes place long ago…”
Insight #7
All cultures have myths, and the most important myths follow these four elements:
Ritual - “… Here’s a very specific way, if you believe that story, to live your life..”
Insight #8
A brand that’s always striving is much more beloved than one that’s arrived. Share
your big ambition, but tell the truth about where you actually are. Think Patagonia.
Insight #9
An admired leader shows, never tells, for she knows that her best chance to
shift mindsets is to tell stories that illustrate the new truth she wants to create.
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:Vanity
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:Authority
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:Insincerity
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:Puffery
Insight #10
If you’re serious about telling memorable stories, start by telling the
truth and avoiding these five deadly sins:Gimmickry
Reflect: What core truth, above others is most representative
of your brand?
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Presentation created by Chase Jennings
Insights by Moe Abdou