Creating Signature Stories by David Aaker is a solid business book with the subtitle Strategic Messaging that Energizes, Persuades and Inspires and below are the chapters, with ideas that stood out to me from each.
Chapter one - What is a signature story? Aaker early on in the book notes that it to show how to apply the power of storytelling to strategic messaging. He also highlights that a signature story is an intriguing, authentic, involving narrative that delivers or supports a strategic message. It should clarify or enhance: the brand vision, the customer relationship, the organization and its values, and the present and future business strategy.
Chapter two - Sets of signature stories It's good to have a few stories with the same strategic message. It gives breadth and depth to the core story and message.
Chapter three - Signature stories create brand visibility and energy When a speaker says "let me tell start with a story," your attention focuses.
Chapter 4 - Signature stories persuade Signature stories affect behavior.
Chapter 5 - Higher-purpose signature stories inspire A firm having a higher purpose also enables stories.
Chapter 6 - Signature-story audiences Signature stories are for employees along with customers.
Chapter 7 - Sourcing signature stories Signature stories have a hero or set of heroes. Those heroes among other possible subjects can include the brand, offerings, employees, founders, programs, or customers.
Chapter 8 - What makes a signature story strong? Signature stories have an intriguing and absorbing plot.
Chapter 9 - Your professional signature stories - understanding yourself Your personal story should include all the elements of a brand story.
Aaker's book has good content in it on a topic that's important for anyone with a business and a message.
