It occurred to me, recently, that with the advancement of technology and the speed at which communication takes place (think Twitter and other social media) that storytelling as a means of communication has undergone a dramatic change. Without being judgmental--is this a good thing or not--I began to wonder how this might impact daily life. Will storytelling, as an art-form, become a lost art?
Thinking about storytelling, and the impact that losing this form of communication could have on a society, encouraged me to start this blog. Storytelling is part of the visual arts, performance art, child-rearing, business planning and negotiations, and is even an important leadership skill. What do you believe will happen to the art of storytelling over the next decade?
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About Me
- Dottie Van Steinburg
- Maryland, United States
- Dorothy M. Van Steinburg (Dottie) is a retired Federal employee with over 25 years experience in the human resources management function. She holds a BS in Management and Art, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and also a Certified Professional In Learning & Performance (CPLP). She is the President/CEO of Van Steinburg Enterprises, LLC, an independent consulting firm, and firmly believes that the ability to "tell the story" is a critical skill both as a human being and as a professional in any career.
It would be so sad to think that storytellers would become extinct. The media may change, but I would hope storytellers even if on the internet, will continue to tell their stories. I believe it is an inherent part of our culture. There are storytellers in the tribes in the jungles, and communities outside of the USA. I hope the storytellers, if not community storytellers, then the family ones will continue their entire lives. Just my two cents.
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