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Laura Hope Goldstone
May 6, 20214 min read
Why it's Wise to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Maybe I just really enjoyed learning about the positive emphasis of humanistic psychology in college, but I believe everyone can improve....
Laura Hope Goldstone
Feb 22, 20215 min read
The Power of Asking Questions in a Leadership Role
People may think that leaders have to have all the answers. Let this be a reminder - or perhaps an eye-opening piece of news - that this...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Feb 15, 20218 min read
7 Elements of Leading and Communicating Effectively through Times of Uncertainty
Working through the pandemic has posed many challenges, as we all know - we've already acknowledged that these are "unprecedented" times,...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 29, 20214 min read
How We Spend Our Time: A Reflection on Mindful Attention
How do you choose to live your life? That's a bit of a loaded question, so let's break it down. I have always been painfully aware of...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 15, 20217 min read
Q&A: How Do You Define Your Story?
Weaving a thread among your purpose, passions, experiences, and interests creates a personal story that inspires your motivation,...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Jan 8, 20215 min read
Setting Attainable Resolutions in Times of Uncertainty
Many people look to the start of a new year as a chance for renewal. This year especially, we could all use a little inspiration, a blank...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Dec 4, 20207 min read
How to Mitigate the Danger of Assumptions
Assumptions negatively impact situations and relationships. Storyhaven presents 3 ways to mitigate assumptions and the benefits of doing so.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Nov 25, 20207 min read
10 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most of Year-end Reflections
Even though it happens every 365 (or so) days, there is something magical inherently built into the flipping of a calendar page or the...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Nov 6, 20204 min read
How Storytelling Helps Leaders Motivate
Leaders can use elements from storytelling to help their employees discover their purpose and feel valued at work.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 30, 20206 min read
Content and Speaking Tips to Elevate Your Next Presentation
Because of how frequently I give presentations, I often get asked for tips on how to help others rise to the occasion. I love public...
Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 23, 20207 min read
How to Create a Messaging Document that Ensures Alignment
Messaging documents ensure alignment across efforts, especially for new products or content. These docs help all storylines work together.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Pre- and post-writing tips in structure, editing, and more
All writers can benefit from brushing up on pre- and post-writing processes. Explore these tips and tricks to prepare and edit like a pro.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 25, 20205 min read
WIIFM?: Understanding Your Audience
What's in it for me? Once you answer that, you can provide clear value to your key audience segments, building strong customer relationship.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 18, 20203 min read
Character Development in Fiction Writing: Vices in Verse
Hey, fiction writers! Let's explore what makes characters relatable, likable, fascinating, heroic or villainous, and why.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 8, 20204 min read
What Makes a Brand Story Powerful?
What makes brand storytelling powerful? Storyhaven examines the qualities of engaging content and memorable storytelling techniques.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Sep 4, 20205 min read
The Essential Elements of Voice in Brand Storytelling
A brand's voice is evident in every audience interaction. Identify objectives, tone, language, and more for strategic branding alignment.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 28, 20205 min read
Organizing Your Thoughts Can Reduce Stress
Organizing your thoughts into concrete to-do lists can reduce stress and lead to success. Let's explore basic project management skills.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 21, 20209 min read
A Manager's Story: Laying the Foundation
A manager's story is very complex, but its foundation is built on collaboration, communication, consistency, authenticity, and trust.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 14, 20204 min read
Reading to Help Your Writing
If you want to be a better writer, read.
Laura Hope Goldstone
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Given Circumstances
In acting, there exists a principle called “given circumstances.” Coined by Konstantin Stanislavski, given circumstances refer to the...
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