Publisher's Synopsis
Praise for Once Upon A Time " Once Upon A Time offers fresh insights and a workable model into the dynamics of organizational stories. Leaders and managers from all industries will benefit from Gargiulo′s work." —Karen Dietz, Ph.D., Polaris Associates, Inc., former executive director, National Storytelling Network "Gargiulo has shared a wealth of unique facilitation techniques, approaches, tools, and activities that cannot be found anywhere else. Our large–scale customized learning and communication architectures for our clients will be guided by this new and essential resource." —David Carey, president, ROI Training, Inc. " Once Upon A Time immerses us in the world of sense making through stories. Collaborative leaders create communities where people discover how to hear each other and themselves and build understanding. Terrence shows us how to bring this magic alive in our organizations through narrative to drive results and inspire commitment." —Linda Dunkel, CEO, Interaction Associates "Terrence Gargiulo′s ′breakthrough′ communications, and are amply demonstrated with dozens of corporate examples. And the best part? Gargiulo shows us, step by step, how to create this storytelling communication magic in our own organizations. Bravo!" —Grace Ann Rosile, Ph.D., founding board member, Storytelling Organization Institute and assistant professor of management, New Mexico State University "This book is a valuable tool for anyone who takes on the awesome responsibility of persuading others to action through a speech or training session. Storytelling is as much science and it is art and Once Upon a Time details that delicate balance." —Robert Wendover, director, The Center for Generational Studies and author, Menu Driven Thinking: Solving the Critical Thinking Crisis Among Today′s Youth "This book isn′t about using our stories, though there is certainly merit in that, but about using the learners′ experiences to solidify the learning. It includes a facilitator′s diagnostic story–listener′s assessment to pinpoint weaknesses and a toolkit of methods to assist with growth in the classroom. Gargiulo′s documented erudition allows us all to benefit." —Jean Marrapodi, PhD, CPLP, senior education specialist, MultiPlan
