Storytelling Why Stories are Important
Christian Roman, Story Artist, Pixar

Video Vignette: Why Stories are Important

Featuring: Christian Roman

Summary: We use stories to learn about life and find ways to be successful. Keep in mind that mistakes are opportunities to learn and provide you with stories. When shaping your stories, do not settle on the first version of your story. Work with others to make your stories more powerful.  When you tell your story, ask people what they like, what is confusing, and advice on better ways of communicating. Build your stories as fast as you can by telling them, getting feedback, and constantly iterating.

Takeaway: Be intentioned about sharing your stories, learn from mistakes, and embrace failure as a positive way to get a good story.

Considerations and Questions:

1- How do you gather feedback on your stories, especially when sharing them with new people?

2- What inspires you to tell your stories and what impression do you want to leave with others about you or your work?

3- What emotions do you want to evoke in your listeners?

Video Vignette: Why Stories are Important

Featuring: Christian Roman

Summary: We use stories to learn about life and find ways to be successful. Keep in mind that mistakes are opportunities to learn and provide you with stories. When shaping your stories, do not settle on the first version of your story. Work with others to make your stories more powerful.  When you tell your story, ask people what they like, what is confusing, and advice on better ways of communicating. Build your stories as fast as you can by telling them, getting feedback, and constantly iterating.

Takeaway: Be intentioned about sharing your stories, learn from mistakes, and embrace failure as a positive way to get a good story.

Considerations and Questions:

1- How do you gather feedback on your stories, especially when sharing them with new people?

2- What inspires you to tell your stories and what impression do you want to leave with others about you or your work?

3- What emotions do you want to evoke in your listeners?