an online book by David Gurteen
The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** Oral Public Discourse Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close A few useful defintions for now: Continue reading Introduction: Discourse and Narrative **
Discourse profoundly shapes our perceptions and interactions. Exploring different forms of oral discourse—such as debates, interviews, and conversations—reveals how we convey ideas and navigate conflicts. Examining these genres gives us a richer understanding of the subtleties and complexities that characterize human communication. Continue reading Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
Narratives shape our understanding of the world and reinforce shared identities and values within a society. In contrast, a culture’s stories about itself and its history reveal what society finds meaningful and aims to pass on to future generations. Continue reading Stories and Narratives The subtle differences between stories and narratives
Storytelling is widely treated as a core leadership skill in organizations. When stories are used mainly to inspire or persuade, conversation can shift from inquiry to performance. Conversational Leadership keeps stories in play, but centres attention on shared reasoning and what unfolds after the story is told. Continue reading Storytelling and Conversational Leadership Placing storytelling in the practice of thinking together
Storytelling and Conversational Leadership Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Storytelling is a powerful tool for effective communication, engagement, and influencing others across many contexts, not just business. Well-crafted stories can vividly Continue reading Storytelling ** A powerful tool for effective communication, engagement, and influence
Storytelling ** Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Society’s prevailing narratives frequently infiltrate our everyday discussions, subtly influencing us to adopt their rhetorical patterns unconsciously. Nevertheless, thoughtlessly replicating these dominant discourses hinders our Continue reading Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Shape the world
Introduction Throughout history, language has been used to inform, enlighten, and emancipate but also to mislead, oppress, and harm. In the domain of public discourse today, we increasingly witness the weaponization of speech for political ends. Demagogues and bad-faith actors manipulate narratives, frame debates using false premises, and foment polarization through vitriolic rhetoric. Their goal … Continue reading Weaponizing Public Discourse **
Introduction The stories we tell ourselves and each other profoundly shape our realities. Within our inner lives, narratives revolving around belonging, worthiness, and potential can either fuel growth or limit possibilities. Families pass down spoken and unspoken rules prescribing roles and expectations. Community stories glorify local identity or maintain comfort over justice. Organizations … Continue reading The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** How stories shape our individual and collective realities
