Paul Smith

Speaker, trainer, and author

Paul Smith is a managing partner at Story Makers and a principal at thoughtLEADERS LLC. A popular speaker and a trainer in leadership and business storytelling techniques, Smith aims to make the world a better place one story at a time. Smith is the author of three books published by AMACOM: Lead With a Story (2012), Parenting With a Story (2014),and Sell With a Story (2016). During Smith’s 20 years with Procter & Gamble, he held leadership positions in research and finance, and served as director of consumer and communications research.

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 16:52
The 10 Stories Great Leaders TellWeaving a story so compelling everyone wants to join in
Thu, 05/05/2022 - 12:03
Good leaders ask, “How do I tell better stories?” Great leaders ask, “Which stories do I need to tell?” Does that mean how you tell a leadership story doesn’t matter? Of course not. But if you tell an irrelevant, unimportant, or self-serving story…
How to Tell a Story With DataResults can be compelling, interesting, and impactful
Tue, 03/13/2018 - 12:01
Have you ever been hammered with data that you knew were important, but you didn’t understand why the person sharing it was so passionate about it? Have you ever shared data and facts with colleagues in an attempt to influence them only to find…
Three Stories You Need Potential Customers to TellAnd three ways to get them to do it
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 15:33
It’s hard to turn the pages of any business or leadership magazine these days without coming across something about the value of storytelling. Whether it’s for leadership, marketing, sales, or some other purpose, the benefits of telling stories in…
What We Can Learn About Sales—From a PigProducts sell when they come with a story
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 16:52
Stories are a great way to connect with your customer. They can make the ordinary product or service you’re selling extraordinary by adding richness and experience to the sale. Here’s an example of a story that turned me from an interested…