Colleagues Quote by Stephen Sondheim
“I get some flak for and some resistance from colleagues for because I'm interested in storytelling. I mean what I like about songwriting is songs used to tell a story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Songwriting, 2020
Storytelling is a powerful tool for communication and connection, even if some resist its use in business contexts.
In simple terms: Storytelling can be resisted but is valuable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace storytelling despite pushback.
Themes
communication
creativity
resistance
leadership
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- marketing pitches
- training sessions
- client presentations
Key Concepts
narrative
empathy
influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate storytelling’s impact?
- What evidence can you gather to win skeptics?
A Different Perspective
Some may view storytelling as less rigorous than data‑driven approaches.
