Halo and the Noose: The Power of Story Telling and Listening in Business Life 2nd edition

An innovative approach to leadership - THE HALO AND THE NOOSE will show you how to harness the stories that beat at the heart of an organisation, to revolutionise your work and your life. Research shows that people relate well to story: they identify, learn, and are motivated to action. Stories are a powerful tool to facilitate leadership and build positive energy. They nurture and engage staff and customers with an added dimension beyond numbers and data. We know the importance of building Emotional IQ and Social IQ in business. Raising your Story IQ is an integral part of this process. It will make you more charismatic and influential. It will help you build purpose, meaning, and enjoyment in your working life. THE HALO AND THE NOOSE is packed with practical applications, including: time and stress management, developing mindfulness and creativity, qualitative research, embracing change, expanding limiting belief bubbles, and connecting with others. It is also an excellent resource for trainers or anyone needing to deliver a presentation with impact.

3M, Glenfiddich, Tsogo Sun, Citadel, Allan Gray, Procter & Gamble, Cape Provincial Treasury and many other diverse companies globally have embraced the HALO AND THE NOOSE methods following workshops and consultations with the authors. At a deeper level the book shows a new way of working - reconnecting business life to the mainstream of human history, experience, and potential.