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#40 The Scrooge Story Strategy
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The Scrooge Story Strategy
- Dickens' insight: People are moved by stories, not statistics
- A Christmas Carol changed public opinion and led to real policy changes
The Scrooge Story Strategy - Three-Part Framework:
- Look Back
- Show where we've been
- Create nostalgia and hope
- Demonstrate change is possible
- Look Down
- Highlight current challenges
- Create a sense of urgency
- Show what's being lost
- Look Forward
- Paint a picture of what's possible
- Illustrate what's at stake
- Show a path to a better future
Action Steps for Storytelling:
- Identify the emotional core of your issue
- Collect powerful stories from your district
- Create a compelling vision specific to your community
- Practice telling stories in under two minutes
- Focus on real experiences that resonate
Bottom Line:
- The goal is to show people how to be part of something better
- Start with stories to change minds
- Show reflection, reconsideration, and a path to better future
Refer to the accompanying one-page PDF for more tips on using storytelling to persuade.
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