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The Voice of a Visionary, Not a Victim. Lucille Clifton’s Poetry

By E.K. Laing — 1988

Clifton celebrates the beauty and strength of a creation that endures. This theme gives spine to her self-portrait: “..for deLawd people say they have a hard time understanding how i go about my business playing my ray charles hollering at the kids...”

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Finding Joe

A truly inspirational film, Finding Joe explores the studies of famed mythologist Joseph Campbell. Take a journey through the human psyche and discover the pattern hidden in every story.

Movie
2011
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A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.

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C. S. Lewis
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The Dance of Storytelling | Ish Ait Hamou | TEDxUBIWiltz

Ish writes, directs and dances stories. His life's journey of storytelling pushes the boundaries and creates a new and important art: "the dance of storytelling"

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2015
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14:46

The Power of Stories with Eckhart Tolle & Karen May (Google)

Eckhart Tolle and Karen May of Google discuss the power of sharing our stories in this clip.

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Eckhart Tolle
2014
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17:17

The Power of Storytelling to Change the World: Dave Lieber at TEDxSMU 2013

Dave Lieber is the national-award-winning Watchdog newspaper columnist for The Dallas Morning News, a prize-winning author and storytelling expert. For his investigative newspaper column, Dave receives 50 pitches a week for story ideas - and takes the best two.

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2013
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04:37

How Stories Shape Our Minds | The Science of Storytelling | BBC Ideas

We explore the science of storytelling and the power of stories to shape our minds - how stories make us human, why stories matter, and why stories are important in our lives. Books are incredibly powerful. We look at what happens inside the brain when you read.

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2019
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The Magical Science of Storytelling | David JP Phillips | TEDxStockholm

Why is Storytelling so powerful? And how do we use it to our advantage? Presentations expert David JP Phillips shares key neurological findings on storytelling and with the help of his own stories, induces in us the release of four neurotransmitters of his choice.

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2017
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Storytelling for Leadership: Creating Authentic Connections

Tell stories that matter. All great leaders—whether veteran CEOs, new entrepreneurs, change agents or clergy—achieve their success by inspiring others. Inspiring others depends on creating an emotional connection with stakeholders.

Book
Charles Vogl
2020
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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human

Humans live in landscapes of make-believe. We spin fantasies. We devour novels, films, and plays. Even sporting events and criminal trials unfold as narratives. Yet the world of story has long remained an undiscovered and unmapped country.

Book
Jonathan Gottschall
2012
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The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better

Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human.

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Will Storr
2020
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Poetry