Storytelling solutions for stories that need telling 

 By Joe Hernandez 

 1 . Challenge : Describe your challenge . 

 We define storytelling as the art of telling stories . Therefore , the first thing we must do is agree on what a story is .   A general definition may be a succession of events ordered in time , but , a very important element is missing … our   emotions . It is our emotions that create bonds between people . Our emotions link us with one another and create   relationships . Relationships will then allow us to sell our services . It does not matter whether you are a small   entrepreneur or a large company . If you do not know how to generate positive emotions in your potential clients ,   you will not sell . And good stories can generate very positive emotions . It is important to remember that without   emotion , there is no story . My challenge is to be able to promote the island ’s ( in which I reside ) project to convert   it into a SMART island , in order to reduce the damage that has already been done , and to improve the quality of   life of all of those that enjoy this beautiful island . 

 2.Selection : In your own words , briefly describe the tool you selected 

 I chose the Storytelling tool . There are many ways of storytelling , especially when wanting to captivate a certain   audience .      I chose the “ who are we ? ” type of story . This type of story is used to introduce ourselves , to have the public get to   know us and our mission . It is our own , personal story and , as in any good story , there must be a conflict . In other   words , a challenge that we have had to face and from which we have emerged . Becoming a more reinforced   company , which has helped us grow . People like to see that the speaker also has problems like them and can   overcome them , because that creates inspiration and help . 

 “ Hard times ” are one of the most powerful , empathy seeking and important stories to tell . Especially when you   explain how you felt and what you did to get out of the struggle . It ’s all about transparency and showing that I am   afraid and doubtful about the future of our island . This in turn , makes me seem more human and links me better   with my audience . The key , I learned , is to always push to be authentic , and to not make things up or exaggerate . A   lack of honesty is easily detected , and authenticity has its reward : public loyalty . 

 3.Application : Describe how you applied the tool you selected to your challenge 

 I studied who I was targeting , those who enjoy this beautiful island . The story has to do with the purpose , to   promote a better quality of tourism . I explained why we are transforming our island into a SMART island , why we   are focusing on efficiency and sustainability and how we strive to leave our island better than the way we found it .   I explained the island ’s history , how it has evolved through the years and how tourism has affected everyone ’s   lives here . The transformation has truly been astronomical , and even though it has brought many positive changes ,   it also brought many consequences . Species of animals becoming endangered , ruining of landscapes ,   contamination and pollution , corruption and economical inflation . The key was to use logic in explaining the story ,   giving it meaning to create an emotional attachment , and offering solutions for a better future , for the benefit of   all of us who enjoy the island . 

 4.Insight : Describe the insight you gained from applying the tool you selected to your challenge 

 I learned , by applying the technique of storytelling , that every story has a structure that ’s composed of : 

 A Body . 

 It is the presentation , the approach to the initial situation . It may be that the conflict has not yet appeared here , or   you are already beginning to intuit . The important thing is that , at some point , something happens that leads us to   the next part of the story . 

 A Knot . 

 Here the conflict is raised openly , and the protagonist looks for solutions to resolve it although he still can not find   them ( otherwise , the story would end here ) . The important thing about this phase is that learning , growth occurs   here . And this is what will allow the conflict to be resolved . 

 An Outcome . 

 After several attempts , the protagonist finds the solution and solves the problem . It is no longer the same from the   beginning . It is wiser . It has learned , it has evolved , it has grown . It has truly succeeded . 

 5.Approach : Describe what you might do differently next time 

 Next time I would concentrate more on the fact that we must know ourselves at a deeper level , the better you   know yourself , the better stories you will build . Let ’s be ourselves , the public likes authenticity . It is also   fundamental to always get the audience involved in the story , and to get them involved . If the public does not feel   identified with the story , a bond will not be created . It is important to also project our ideas . To tell our audience   about our vision , our mission and our values . A laugh or a chuckle can go a long way , it is also crucial to use humor ,   there is nothing better than humor to win the public over . Stories are a very powerful tool ; we should always try to   avoid the temptation to manipulate and cheat with our storytelling because it can always turn against us . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: Joe Hernandez
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Storytelling solutions for stories that need telling 

 By Joe Hernandez 

 1 . Challenge : Describe your challenge . 

 We define storytelling as the art of telling stories . Therefore , the first thing we must do is agree on what a story is .   A general definition may be a succession of events ordered in time , but , a very important element is missing … our   emotions . It is our emotions that create bonds between people . Our emotions link us with one another and create   relationships . Relationships will then allow us to sell our services . It does not matter whether you are a small   entrepreneur or a large company . If you do not know how to generate positive emotions in your potential clients ,   you will not sell . And good stories can generate very positive emotions . It is important to remember that without   emotion , there is no story . My challenge is to be able to promote the island ’s ( in which I reside ) project to convert   it into a SMART island , in order to reduce the damage that has already been done , and to improve the quality of   life of all of those that enjoy this beautiful island . 

 2.Selection : In your own words , briefly describe the tool you selected 

 I chose the Storytelling tool . There are many ways of storytelling , especially when wanting to captivate a certain   audience .      I chose the “ who are we ? ” type of story . This type of story is used to introduce ourselves , to have the public get to   know us and our mission . It is our own , personal story and , as in any good story , there must be a conflict . In other   words , a challenge that we have had to face and from which we have emerged . Becoming a more reinforced   company , which has helped us grow . People like to see that the speaker also has problems like them and can   overcome them , because that creates inspiration and help . 

 “ Hard times ” are one of the most powerful , empathy seeking and important stories to tell . Especially when you   explain how you felt and what you did to get out of the struggle . It ’s all about transparency and showing that I am   afraid and doubtful about the future of our island . This in turn , makes me seem more human and links me better   with my audience . The key , I learned , is to always push to be authentic , and to not make things up or exaggerate . A   lack of honesty is easily detected , and authenticity has its reward : public loyalty . 

 3.Application : Describe how you applied the tool you selected to your challenge 

 I studied who I was targeting , those who enjoy this beautiful island . The story has to do with the purpose , to   promote a better quality of tourism . I explained why we are transforming our island into a SMART island , why we   are focusing on efficiency and sustainability and how we strive to leave our island better than the way we found it .   I explained the island ’s history , how it has evolved through the years and how tourism has affected everyone ’s   lives here . The transformation has truly been astronomical , and even though it has brought many positive changes ,   it also brought many consequences . Species of animals becoming endangered , ruining of landscapes ,   contamination and pollution , corruption and economical inflation . The key was to use logic in explaining the story ,   giving it meaning to create an emotional attachment , and offering solutions for a better future , for the benefit of   all of us who enjoy the island . 

 4.Insight : Describe the insight you gained from applying the tool you selected to your challenge 

 I learned , by applying the technique of storytelling , that every story has a structure that ’s composed of : 

 A Body . 

 It is the presentation , the approach to the initial situation . It may be that the conflict has not yet appeared here , or   you are already beginning to intuit . The important thing is that , at some point , something happens that leads us to   the next part of the story . 

 A Knot . 

 Here the conflict is raised openly , and the protagonist looks for solutions to resolve it although he still can not find   them ( otherwise , the story would end here ) . The important thing about this phase is that learning , growth occurs   here . And this is what will allow the conflict to be resolved . 

 An Outcome . 

 After several attempts , the protagonist finds the solution and solves the problem . It is no longer the same from the   beginning . It is wiser . It has learned , it has evolved , it has grown . It has truly succeeded . 

 5.Approach : Describe what you might do differently next time 

 Next time I would concentrate more on the fact that we must know ourselves at a deeper level , the better you   know yourself , the better stories you will build . Let ’s be ourselves , the public likes authenticity . It is also   fundamental to always get the audience involved in the story , and to get them involved . If the public does not feel   identified with the story , a bond will not be created . It is important to also project our ideas . To tell our audience   about our vision , our mission and our values . A laugh or a chuckle can go a long way , it is also crucial to use humor ,   there is nothing better than humor to win the public over . Stories are a very powerful tool ; we should always try to   avoid the temptation to manipulate and cheat with our storytelling because it can always turn against us .
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