Author: Pam McDonald, BLM Wildland Fire Training and Workforce Development
In his 2015 TedTalk, Dave Isey, founder of StoryCorps, talks about the importance of storytelling and listening to others tell their story. Storytelling is woven into the fabric of our culture. Whether it is around the camp fire after a long days work, in the vehicle coming and going to the fireline, or over a beverage, stories bind us together. Being able to tell our stories is a powerful teaching tool, but not everyone has the gift of storytelling; however, nearly everyone has a story to tell or ears to hear.
Wildland Fire Leadership Challenge - Digging a Little Deeper
In this blog, we challenge you to dig a little deeper into storytelling.
- Watch Dave Isey's TedTalk.
- Visit Leaders We Would Like to Meet on our website.
- Read about leaders that have come before you.
- Using the same questions, interview a leader of your own and record (written or video) his/her responses. StoryCorps has an app for
- Search this site for other blogs on storytelling.
- Become a storyteller. Tell your story or someone elses!
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About the Author: Pam McDonald is a writer/editor for BLM Wildland Fire Training and Workforce Development. The expressions are those of the author.
About the Author: Pam McDonald is a writer/editor for BLM Wildland Fire Training and Workforce Development. The expressions are those of the author.
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