Many stories go untold because there’s no system to collect them. You may track outcomes, but the human side is missing. A story bank solves this. This article will walk you through some options …
Whether this is your first interview or your first time chatting with your interviewee, this article will guide you on how to get people to open up in storytelling interviews and share with emotional depth. I …
You respect others and desire to build trust and meaningful relationships. As a leader, you want to gather stories without being extractive, empowering your team to avoid harmful practices and build a culture of …
Impact stories are credibility for your organization’s work. Imagine the data report coming alive. However, you must ask the correct impact story interview questions to draw out strong testimonial stories. These questions are best suited for …
During a presentation on emotive storytelling, someone raised a question that touches anyone working to change behavior—especially in environmental, nonprofit, and advocacy spaces. A poised gentleman asked, "What happens when people emotionally believe something …
Climate change storytelling is a powerful tool to communicate the urgency and impact of environmental issues. But how you tell the story can make a big difference. This article explores two approaches: presenting and …
Is storytelling manipulative, especially when it stirs emotions for donations? Heck, if storytelling is manipulative, we need to shut down BairStories like yesterday because we specialize in emotive storytelling. But hold on a second, …
You've done all the textbook steps to build a strong team culture—the mission statement is polished, team-building activities are executed, and even the company swag is disseminated. Yet something's still off. Have you tried …
Focusing on one central character might feel like you're sidelining other important voices. Many of our clients at BairStories have shared this worry. Can one voice truly capture the richness of your collective experiences? …
Climate action plans (CAPs) traditionally rely on data and statistics, but stories can breathe life into those numbers. Whether you're developing or updating a CAP, this article will guide you in enhancing your plan …