"Can you find answers in books? Sure, as long as the book asks you the right questions!"
Annette Simmons writes for people who don’t want to hire a consultant but want a book with enough information to experiment with new tools that make connections, decrease defenses, and build alliances.
Books by Annette Simmons
Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins
Once upon a time, the most powerful communications tool was the art of storytelling. This book shows that it still is.
Most of us have been conditioned to believe that business communication must be clear, rational, and objective, with no place for emotion or subjective thinking. But great communicators know that the best way to inspire, motivate, and persuade others is to infuse a human element into discussions through the simple telling of stories. More...
The Story Factor
What's your story? Who are you? Where do you come from? When you seek to influence others you face these questions and more. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell your story well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound and lasting results. More...
Power. Position. Property. The names of the game throughout human history. And our drive to conquer and acquire new territory - intangible or not - certainly shows in our hyper-competitive workplaces. More...
In one recent survey, 93% of people admitted to lying regularly at work. Maybe they are scared of losing their jobs. Maybe they don't trust their colleagues or don't want to "rock the boat." Whatever the reason, this poisonous world of half-truths, strategic omissions, and doctored information is crippling organizations. To function optimally, companies must break through and get better information faster. They need to create an environment where people feel safe telling the truth - no matter how disturbing. More...
Once upon a time, the most powerful communications tool was the art of storytelling. This book shows that it still is.
What's your story? Who are you? Where do you come from? When you seek to influence others you face these questions and more. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell your story well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound and lasting results. 
By Annette Simmons (AMACOM, 1997) 
In one recent survey, 93% of people admitted to lying regularly at work. Maybe they are scared of losing their jobs. Maybe they don't trust their colleagues or don't want to "rock the boat." Whatever the reason, this poisonous world of half-truths, strategic omissions, and doctored information is crippling organizations. To function optimally, companies must break through and get better information faster. They need to create an environment where people feel safe telling the truth - no matter how disturbing.