The History of the Theatrical Impulse; and Human Nature’s innate desire to tell stories

Tracing back as far as to the beginning of mankind, we have evidence that man has always had a desire to story tell. Over thousands of years the theatrical impulse has been used to enforce morals, teach/practice religion, foster understanding, create community, entertain, engage in ritual, comment on social norms and injustices, and escape; all […]

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Thematic Beauty to Encourage an Audience

I had to read a book recently for my public relations management class, Encouraging the Heart: A Leader’s Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others*. Kouzes and Posner, the authors of the leadership guide, realized that there were seven prerequisites to effectively leading through encouraging the heart (x). These prerequisites are: Set clear standards Expect the best […]

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