One of the most powerful things in this world is a story. The most influential leader that has every walked the other told stories that changed the world. There was a man name Jesus who walked around and told parables, stories, that caused the most powerful politicians and religious leaders of the day to try to do anything to silence him forever. Still, leaders are trying to kill followers of Jesus. But you can't stop a story(also, mainly, you just can't stop Jesus). People to this day are willing to lay down there lives for a leader that hasn't walked the earth in 2000 years. That's how good his leadership is. And one of the ways he lead was through stories.
One day, as I finished reading a book by John Ortberg, one of my favorite communicators, I thought of how great the book was. It was so inspiring. I was so excited about the book. I wanted to tell one of my best friends (Jon Jorgenson-this guy is awesome people). I'm walking towards my dorm room and pulling out my cell phone, getting ready to tell him about my favorite parts of the book. Then I realized that my favorite parts were all stories. In fact, as I was thinking back, the book was just a bunch of stories. I went home and listened to Ortberg's speeches that I love so much, and they were full of stories, a lot of my favorite authors, speakers, and leaders.
Here's what I'm saying, tell stories. Whether it's yours, your friends, or those you love. Stories have a profound impact on the world.
Tell stories.
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