The Power of Stories Flashcards
(11 cards)
What three major things do stories have the power to change?
Beliefs, Attitudes, & Perceptions
Should you change behavior or attitude first?
Typically attitude must change for behavioral change to take effect.
What is the relationship between the subconscious and conscious parts of the mind?
The subconscious receives data supplied by the senses, analyzes it, and filters out that which is not critical; the rest of what is critical gets sent to the attention of the conscious mind.
What does your subconscious mind filter in regard to beliefs?
The subconscious has a strong tendency not to let us perceive that which would threaten our current belief system.
How do stories work in the process of subconscious filtering?
Stories allow for learning in areas that the conscious mind would have shut down if the direct teaching approach was used. The message “flies under the radar” of the conscious objections.
Why don’t people use stories for changing beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions on a wider scale?
Because we want others to know we are trying to be helpful and we want credit for our efforts!
You do not get these things from storytelling in this context.
What benefits to the individual might you seek to attain through storytelling?
Help make them more successful in their personal/career lives.
Inspire efforts beyond their normal capabilities.
Help them see the need for change.
Help them deal with change.
Help them handle hard times.
What does a story for change look like?
It contains a description of the problem or situation without directly relating to it.
It provides the subconscious mind with the solution for the problem the individual is confronting, including specific changes needed to bring about the desired result.
What key things should you remember in telling a story for change?
Don’t explain the message before or afterward.
Use “real stories” whenever possible; but remember, a metaphor can also do the job.
Treat “change effecting” stories as silver bullets; don’t overdo them.
How do you plan to make sure you have the goal and ways of attaining it in mind?
Focus on the basic issue and what changes would make the difference. Confirm that the story contains a description of the problem without relating directly to it and that it contains information providing the subconscious with a potential solution to the problem.
What are the primary methods of delivery?
Poetry Song Fables Myths "Real" Stories
