I just watched "A Glitch in the Matrix" and looked up "The Mandala Effect" because I didn't know what it was.I Love the Author's presentation of the examples and her cute comments throughout. (to me, 'memorabilia' with head tilt)

Mind Blown

This list of mandela effect examples will blow your mind. Here's everything you need to know about the Mandela Effect, false memory (and the concept that we might be living in a parallel universe).

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Science Fiction

What is The Mandela Effect?

The typical story of courage, of hero versus villain. Learn about the monster -> Train for battle -> Monster revealed -> Losing the battle -> Try different approach -> Defeat monster. Use it to display your problem solving skills: Tell a story about how you overcame a big problem at work and what you learned from trying a different approach.

Overcoming a Monster

A story of a villain who finds redemption and is reborn as a better person:Villain falls under a dark power ->Things go well for him-> Imprisoned by darkness -> Dark power has seemingly triumphed -> Redemption figure resolves situation -> Hero is reborn as a better person.Use it to demonstrate that you are able to learn from others to make better choices.

Rebirth

In his book, The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories, Christopher Booker explains how and why all stories boil down to one of 7 plot structures, and how these can act as outlines for effectively presenting all sorts of information. By organizing presentations to follow these story structures, your audience will recognize the familiar flow, and find it easy to understand you and your content.

Storytelling Structures

A tale of a transition from state of confusion into one of enlightenment:Use it to show the importance of communication avoid confusion and unnecessary conflict.How to use it: Share a story about a time when you had a disagreement on a project due to miscommunication; explain how you resolved it and developed a better working relationship.

Comedy

A story about team work - a group sets off on a journey with a goal in mind and through working together, they overcome all obstacles:Team receives mission -> Smaller obstacles presented and overcome -> Final dangerous test revealed -> Final test accomplished -> Team wins prize and travels home.Use it to emphasize the importance of achieving goals through teamwork.

The Quest

The hero journeys to new lands, defeats darkness and return home wiser:Quiet life ->Transported to other world -> Explore new surroundings ->Feel uncomfortable -> Confront with darkness -> Escape and defeat evil -> Return home wiser.Use it to demonstrate you are able to step out of your comfort zone in order to learn new things.

Voyage and Return

A cautionary tale - the downfall of a villain who chooses the wrong path:Villain finds goal to achieve ->Sets out on path of destruction -> Commits dark acts that seal fate -> Sees plan unravel -> Is defeated.Use it to show that you can learn from mistakes to improve yourself and succeed next time: Tell a story about an error you made due to bad choices and openly discuss the impact it had on your work.

Tragedy

The hero goes triumphantly from difficult circumstances to great success:Terrible early life -> Leave -> Minor struggle and small successes -> Hit rock bottom -> Defeat the crisis -> Win and get reward.Use it to show you are able to use your vulnerabilities to achieve results at work and how you overcame struggles through risks.

Rags to Riches

How to use stories to differentiate, connect, and influence

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Problem Solving

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Career

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Communication

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Personal Development

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

The Power of Storytelling

1 min read Giving presentations, whether during meetings with co-workers or to potential new clients, can often seem intimidating. But luckily, there are tried and true ways to organize your information so that it is both easy to present and clear to your audience.

7 Storytelling Structures to Improve Your Presentations (Infographic)

One way to get beyond small talk is to ask open-ended questions. Aim for questions that invite people to tell stories, rather than give bland, one-word answers. Instead of . . .“How are you?”“How was your day?”“Where are you from?”“What do you do?”“What line of work are you in?”“What’s your name?”“How was your weekend?”“What’s up?”“Would you like some wine?”“How long have you been living here?”

Ask for stories, not answers

Tips from a comedian and a journalist on the art of going from small talk to big ideas.

How to Turn Small Talk Into Smart Conversation

... or ironic and don't complain all the time. All of these behaviors are people repellent. We naturally gravitate towards people who are kind, loving, cheerful, and funny, rather than to those who complain all the time.

Don't be too negative 

Do you function better in 1-on-1 conversations or in a large crowd?<div>This is an important distinction and knowing how you function best will help you create the best environment for your social skills to shine.</div>

Find where you interact better

Nobody wants to chat only with you for hours. Have a nice conversation and move on.

Know when to leave

Ask people to repeat their names. If it's hard, ask them to spell it for you. Repeat after them. If you forget, ask someone else from the group, "Hey, what was the name of the guy in a red shirt? I forgot." Do whatever you have to do to remember. And then call people by their names. People love that.

Remember people's names

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“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

Words of wisdom from the world's wisest thinkers are timeless, though the world continues to change every day. If you'd like me to help you manage your experiments as your consultant and coach, hop on my calendar for a strategy meeting. "Love is necessary for a healthy life.

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