Welcome to Stories for Trainers!

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Come to the Edge

Pushing people a little may help

them face change and succeed.

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The Monkey Story

This story represents how leaders de-motivate employees and create negative corporate culture.

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The Rude Parrot

This is an example of leading through fear.

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Two Brothers and the Geese

Use this story to talk about delegation, motivation and/or responsibility.

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The Hawthorne Effect

A study that showed that employees are more motivated by emotional factors than money.

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Rocks in the Bucket

A story about how to prioritize when planning.

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6 Phases of a Project

A funny look at the steps of a company project.

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Cannibals at Work

A cute story about the importance of secretaries.

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First You Need a Cat

Why you should always question the origin of how and why things are done the way they are.

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Fate is in Your Own Hands

Help people believe they can succeed.

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Lessons from Geese

Geese show us how shared leadership works.

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The Balloon Story

This is a humorous view of poor leadership.

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Two Men by Pillars

Read this for a humorous look at a decision made by management with limited information.

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The HR Director

This story shows how companies 'sell' their organizations in the employee recruiting process.

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Shot at Dawn

A story about leaders eventually doing the right thing as a result of pressure from the people.

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Killing Creativity

A list of those things that business leaders do that ultimately kill creativity.

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Get in the Wheelbarrow

If you are an effective leader, your people will get in the wheelbarrow

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The Parachute Jump

How an opportunity was used to get a reluctant soldier to jump. 

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