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<\/p>\nI was at a basketball game last week. Nosebleed seats, but it was still so much fun. The halftime entertainment is always interesting, so while many people tend to leave the arena for snacks during halftime, I stuck around.<\/p>\n
The halftime entertainment was a hip-hop dance group. The music was great, and the dancers were very talented. However, their choreography left much to be desired.<\/p>\n
Now, here’s the thing – I’m not a dancer. I can barely manage the sprinkler or the shopping cart, so I’m not in any position to critique the ability of these incredible dancers.<\/p>\n
However, I AM a storyteller. And I understand the importance of storytelling in dance. As I watched these talented dancers I noticed that their halftime entertainment went nowhere. It didn’t take the audience on any journey. While the music moved and increased in intensity, the dance didn’t match it. It was almost as if a series of various movements were randomly pulled out of a hat.<\/p>\n
Here’s the thing – all the pieces of a great story were there. There was a series of movements where there was conflict. There was resolution. There was introduction of the movements. There were moments of building intensity.<\/p>\n
I was disappointed. It was a dance that had so much potential. Yet it fell short because it missed a critical element of storytelling.<\/p>\n
So why does storytelling even matter? Who cares if a dance moves you? Who cares if a story is told in a logical order?<\/p>\n
Well, for starters… you should. Stories are powerful marketing tools. Stories are how we share experiences and lessons. Stories are how we understand our world. Check out this quote from the brilliant Edward Miller:<\/p>\n
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Or this one, from Michael Margolis:<\/p>\n
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I’m so glad you asked. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Share an authentic story.<\/strong> Don’t try and fool your customers – they’ll see right through it and you’ll use valuable trust.<\/p>\n Be clear.<\/strong> If you’ve followed our blog at all, you’ll know we talk about the importance of clear messaging. Storytelling is no different. Confused customers go somewhere else. Tell a clear story to capture the attention of your potential clients.<\/p>\n