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GA 443 | Telling Stories and Making Meaning with Jamie Dixon

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on October 5th, 2022

This week’s guest is Jamie Dixon. Ron and Jamie talked all about the power of storytelling, and how it’s done correctly. Jamie also specifically explained what the three ingredients of stories are.  An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Jamie likes (2:30)
  • His background (3:34)
  • His passion for storytelling (6:12)
  • An example about a coffee company (8:59)
  • The role that personality or temperament plays (16:50)
  • Teaching someone storytelling (20:48)
  • The “What’s Your Evening Story?” challenge (24:50)
  • The three ingredients of stories (29:30)
  • Why truth matters (38:07)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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