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Storytelling for Leaders

4.7(2,000) on LinkedIn Learning·60K enrolled
Intermediate 2 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course teaching business storytelling as a leadership skill — finding the compelling story in business situations and structuring narratives that create emotional engagement alongside the facts. Concise and practical, valuable for leaders who want to inspire and align people, not just inform them.

Good for: Using storytelling to lead, inspire and align people.

Less suitable if: You want general presentation basics or creative writing.

Skills you'll gain

StorytellingLeadershipInfluenceCommunicationEngagementNarrative

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You lead or manage people
You want to inspire, not just inform
You present and communicate often

Consider something else if you…

You want presentation basics
You want creative writing
You already lead through story

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: Around 1 hour.

About this course

This LinkedIn Learning course teaches business storytelling as a leadership skill: finding the compelling story in business situations, structuring narratives that create emotional engagement alongside logical argument, adapting stories for different audiences and contexts, and using story to drive organizational change.

What you'll learn

Identify the core narrative in business situations and decisions
Structure business stories with clear setup, conflict, and resolution
Create emotional resonance while maintaining credibility with data
Adapt stories for different audiences from frontline teams to board members
Use storytelling to drive organizational change and alignment

This course includes

2h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).

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LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

LC
Lisa Cron
LinkedIn Learning instructor
60K+ learners5 courses4.7 instructor rating

Taught by executive communication coaches on LinkedIn Learning who work with C-suite and senior leaders at major organizations.

About this provider

LL
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Frequently asked questions

It frames storytelling specifically as a leadership skill — inspiring and aligning people, not just communicating clearly.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
Leaders and managers who want to inspire and align people through story.
Around an hour.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription
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