A modern classic, revised and expanded: How the age-old art of storytelling can transform the way we communicate—and the way we do business. The new material for this revised edition offers an expanded case study of storytelling in action that focuses on one of Simmons's success stories. Over one hundred stories drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world, illustrate how story can be used to persuade, motivate, and inspire in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. These stories, combined with practical storytelling techniques show anyone how to become a more effective communicator. From "who I am" to "I-know-what-you're thinking," Simmons identifies the six stories you need to know how to tell and demonstrates how they can be applied. This revised edition offers a guide to using storytelling in specific business circumstances, including corporate reorganizations, layoffs, and diversity issues.

安妮特·西蒙斯 (AnnetteSimmons)，将故事思维应用在商业领域的先驱，曾创办美国团体程序咨询公司，致力于提高公私领域组织的团队建设及整体协调水平，曾服务的客户包括美国国家航空航天局（NASA）、美国国税局（IRS）、微软公司等。曾出版《你的团队需要一个会讲故事的人》等，本书是其公认的奠基之作。