FranklinCovey On Leadership Nancy Duarte: Communicating With Passion and Empathy Will Transforms the way you Lead
Sep 2, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Nancy Duarte, a communication expert and CEO of Duarte Inc., shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a storyteller extraordinaire. She discusses the transformative power of empathy and passion in leadership communication. Nancy delves into effective storytelling techniques, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. She also touches on evolving presentation skills within organizations and the role of leadership in fostering these competencies, highlighting that true connection with the audience is key to impactful communication.
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Jobs Made Movements
- Nancy analyzed Steve Jobs' iPhone keynote and highlights his ability to create movement, not just give speeches.
- Jobs staged the symbolic death of Mac OS 9 to force a definitive ending so developers could move forward.
Gore's Five-Year Rehearsal
- Al Gore rebuilt his climate talk by tapping into passion and rehearsing it across five years before the film.
- That sustained grassroots delivery primed the movement so the movie amplified an existing groundswell.
Invest Time And Hire Coaches
- Do put real time and effort into high-stakes presentations and hire a coach when it matters.
- Avoid assuming you're good enough without external, critical practice and feedback.
