Persuasive Communication

Isn't this a profound quote? Came across it in The Storyteller's Secret. 

Persuasive communication style helps in building rapport, overcome resistance and find acceptance.

Old communication models (eg. Shannon-Weaver) assumed that interaction between two or more people only include three elements - message encoding (by sender), message decoding (by receiver) and noise - and hence it is a Passive process.

However, few decades forward researchers noted human mind is exceptionally talented when it comes to judging (a cognitive response). (and makes the interaction Active)

Becoming a Storyteller - Why, What and How

These posts are account and balance of many a notable expressions I found of value while making an attempt to enhance my Storytelling skills.

Storytelling has kept mythologies and traditions alive since mankind gained consciousness. It happened in various forms like folklore, tales, songs, dance and even puppets.

Our lives demand an excellent communication be it workplace, home, school or social gatherings. To express ourselves is an innate human desire, for which communication is vital.
- and require a non-coercive and non-authoritarian style (especially as a father). 

I want to explore and acquire Storytelling as a communication style to create an impact and aspire actions.
- What's the fun being a mediocre storyteller?