The Story Cube Method for Legal Practice: Crafting Compelling Narratives for the Courtroom
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What is a story? The answer might surprise you. Stories are different than reports. Understanding the difference between explaining what happened and relating a story will transform the way you communicate. All stories have four elements to them, but by adding two additional elements, you can shape and tell short, powerful narratives.
You’ll learn:
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Why stories are more than accounts of things that happened—and how that understanding will improve your communication.
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The six elements that impactful stories include.
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The difference between an anecdote and a story, and how and when to use each of them.
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How to examine and tap into your own experiences for storytelling content to use in your work.
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What to avoid when telling personal stories (and what to include).
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How to bridge into an application of your anecdote to your specific situation.
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Steven JamesAuthor and Storytelling ConsultantSteven James is a critically acclaimed author and a professional storyteller with a Master’s Degree in Storytelling. He has taught leaders, writers, and lawyers throughout the world principles of storytelling and writing, appearing more than 2000 times on five continents. He co-authored the award-winning book The Art of the Tale, which focuses on effective storytelling in professional environments. He has written more than fifty books and is in high demand as a keynote speaker and seminar leader at events nationwide.
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Adrian KingGreene County Ohio Public DefenderAdrian King is an attorney with 18 years of experience, principally handling criminal cases. He currently serves as the Greene County Public Defender. Before joining the Public Defender’s Office, he operated a private law practice that emphasized criminal and personal injury practice. Prior to practicing law, Adrian was an engineer for 23 years at Motorola, Sandia National Laboratories, and Intel Corporation. His education includes B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Chemistry, M.S. Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, and a Juris Doctorate.
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