Mohammad Noman bikes carefully and purposefully through the labyrinthine lanes of Karachi's Lyari Town, among the rush and bustle of everyday life. Though his ice cream cart suggests otherwise, he isn't here to sell frozen desserts. Rather, his mission is to share stories. The … [Read more...] about The story “pedal”-er: how an ice-cream cart library is changing lives in Karachi
Storytelling
When it comes to climate change convincing, storytelling may beat facts
The world’s temperature has risen 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 and the amount of carbon in our atmosphere in parts per million is higher than any other recorded point in our planet’s history. We know the facts of climate change and we know the consequences, so why are some … [Read more...] about When it comes to climate change convincing, storytelling may beat facts
Storytelling is the most powerful tool you have
More often than not, the typical workplace presentation fails to capture the imagination. Even if the idea is a good one, getting people to go from nodding their heads to creating real change is a rarity. That’s because such presentations deliver a chronological series of events … [Read more...] about Storytelling is the most powerful tool you have
Tell me a story
How storytelling feeds our craving for connection and social change. July/August Issue 2012 | Diane Daniel Pixie Windsor knows what it feels like to happen upon a murder scene, to be treated too sympathetically when you’re in a wheelchair, or to suffer silently as your … [Read more...] about Tell me a story
This is your life
Stop tweeting, texting and multitasking for a minute. Instead, tell your story. Michael McQueen | October 2010 issue Communication is the currency of our age. Americans send an estimated 2.5 billion text messages every single day—and this is just the start. Add to this the … [Read more...] about This is your life