Anne Miller — Words Matter Make What You Say Pay!

ANNE MILLER

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Words Matter – Make What You Say Pay!

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SHARE: view in browser NOVEMBER 15, 2018 A "Top Ten" Thank You At this time of the year, it is traditional to give thanks for what we have. Speaking for �The Metaphor Minute,� I would like to thank all the readers who continue to share their metaphor success stories and the subscribers who appreciate the power of this communication tool. I thought you might enjoy my (arbitrary) Top 10 list of stories received over the years. Each one illustrates a unique challenge that was solved with a high impact metaphor. One of these may spark just the metaphor you need to help you get the results you want today from clients, managers, colleagues, employees, or investors. Enjoy!
Million Dollar Metaphor How an Original Metaphor Won a Million Dollars The Ribbon of Life Use a Prop as Metaphor to Dramatically Nail a Point Catnip or Caviar? How Contrasting Metaphors Create Urgency Winning RFPs How to Get Your RFPs Read Jack Be Nimble. Jack Be Quick... How to Easily Create Metaphors Across Industries The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs Inspire Action with a Story Used as a Metaphor Metaphors: Casual? Crafted? Creative? What Metaphor Works in High Stakes Situations? I've Got Your Number Make Your Numbers Pop with Metaphors Twist the Kaleidoscope The Best Way to Deal with Unreasonable Clients If You Were on Time's Most Influential List How to Make Yourself Memorable As Aristotle said: "To Be Master of Metaphor is Everything." Wishing You a Very Happy Thanksgiving. Anne Millerbr> Make What You Say Pay! — with Metaphors. If you like these newsletters, please share them with clients, colleagues and friends! — Thank you. SHARE: Get Your Metaphor Juices Flowing! Buy My Book The Tall Lady With the Iceberg: the power of metaphors to sell, persuade, & explain anything to anyone. “Thank you for writing such a great book!” - David Laks, Videographer “Filled with fresh thinking, this book should be a "must read" for all salespeople and business leaders who want to take their communication skills to the next level.” --Jill Konrath, Author, Agile Selling. Metaphors Make Presentations Memorable! Call today and turn your information that tells into a story that sells. 212-876-1875 amiller@annemiller.com	"The best arguments dazzle with metaphor" Gerry Spence, Media Commentator & Lawyer The Original “Metaphorically Selling” that spawned a movement, now with 25 New Stories. Available in print, ebook & (new) audiobook formats. Click here 7 Signs You Need A Metaphor (Visual Language) Your listener is not paying attention Your listener is stuck on an objection Your listener is confused Your listener sees no difference between you and your competition You want to drive home a point vividly and memorably You have to wiggle out of a difficult situation You want to wow or motivate a larger audience The best firms hire brilliantly & train relentlessly. Having a Meeting? Call today for fresh ideas to take your team to the next level 212-876-1875 or amiller@annemiller.com "I've been to a lot of training programs and yours was the best!" -CRO, MediaMath Metaphor Minute Archives Could You Do This? So, Again, How Do Yo Do What You Do? Pain In The Neck More... Links I like www.changingminds.org www.nurtureinstitute.com www.americanrhetoric.com www.salesopedia.com www.salesrepradio.com www.ted.com www.takethecold.com Great Resources: www.suttoncreative.com www.cartoonbank.com www.sbsnet.com www.videomystory.com www.ceoshow.com

"The Metaphor Minute" is a brief monthly note with examples from business, media, or politics that illustrate the power of metaphors and analogies to make a point, solve a problem, and get results. Use these stories to stimulate high pay-off metaphoric thinking in your business. © 2018. Anne Miller. -- PERMISSION TO REPRINT -- Feel free to reprint in company newsletters or articles. Just include ©2017, Anne Miller, author, "Metaphorically Selling," amiller@annemiller.com You are subscribed at:[[-Email-]] - to unsubscribe, click here

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