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International bestseller with over half a million copies sold!Celebrate a decade of data storytelling with this special 10th anniversary edition of Storytelling with Data. Featuring refreshed visuals, expanded content, and new insights, this collector's edition builds on the classic's foundational lessons, empowering you to craft persuasive data stories.Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it!Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation.Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story.Specifically, you'll learn how to: Understand the importance of context and audienceDetermine the appropriate type of graph for your situationRecognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your informationDirect your audience's attention to the most important parts of your dataThink like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualizationLeverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audienceTogether, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data—Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it.

How do you turn a forgettable graph into a compelling data story? For more than a decade, the team at storytelling with data has helped leading organizations and countless professionals transform their business communications into action-inspiring narratives. Now, they're bringing the best of those lessons to you—in the beloved before-and-after format synonymous with their popular workshops. Through twenty powerful makeovers, watch ineffective charts evolve into engaging visuals that captivate, inform, and lead to smarter decisions. World-renowned data storytellers Mike Cisneros, Alex Velez, and SWD founder Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guide you through proven methods to strengthen your communications, sharing the thought process behind each redesign so you can confidently apply the concepts to your work. Building on core principles from the international bestseller storytelling with data, refined through thousands of workshops, they demonstrate the straightforward, intentional changes—like simplifying visuals, eliminating clutter, and emphasizing key insights—that will transform your graphs and slides from the expected to the extraordinary. In storytelling with data: before and after, you'll learn how to: Structure stories that connect with your audienceCreate visuals that clarify complex informationApply color, layout, and design to focus attention on what matters mostOvercome common challenges like time constraints and poorly designed templatesCraft narratives that make an impact and influence outcomesEvery page of storytelling with data: before and after is packed with insights drawn from real-world experience, distilled into easy-to-implement strategies. No matter your role, experience level, or comfort with data, you'll learn practical lessons you can apply right away. Each transformation delivers meaningful takeaways to help you create data stories that resonate—and get results. This book is your ultimate blueprint for turning graphs into persuasive, decision-driving stories.

Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it!Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation.Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story.Specifically, you'll learn how to: Understand the importance of context and audienceDetermine the appropriate type of graph for your situationRecognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your informationDirect your audience's attention to the most important parts of your dataThink like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualizationLeverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audienceTogether, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data—Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it.

Influence action through data!This is not a book. It is a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience through which you can become—or teach others to be—a powerful data storyteller.Let’s practice! helps you build confidence and credibility to create graphs and visualizations that make sense and weave them into action-inspiring stories. Expanding upon best seller storytelling with data’s foundational lessons, Let’s practice! delivers fresh content, a plethora of new examples, and over 100 hands-on exercises. Author and data storytelling maven Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guides you along the path to hone core skills and become a well-practiced data communicator. Each chapter includes:● Practice with Cole: exercises based on real-world examples first posed for you to consider and solve, followed by detailed step-by-step illustration and explanation● Practice on your own: thought-provoking questions and even more exercises to be assigned or worked through individually, without prescribed solutions● Practice at work: practical guidance and hands-on exercises for applying storytelling with data lessons on the job, including instruction on when and how to solicit useful feedback and refine for greater impactThe lessons and exercises found within this comprehensive guide will empower you to master—or develop in others—data storytelling skills and transition your work from acceptable to exceptional. By investing in these skills for ourselves and our teams, we can all tell inspiring and influential data stories!

Be heard. Change minds. Get people to act. (Inspire them to clap.)Whether presenting in a meeting, delivering a keynote on stage, or simply talking with your colleagues about your latest project, you play a critical role in how information is shared. You determine whether people engage, understand, and take action.In storytelling with you, best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic prepares you to develop your story and deliver it with prowess. She unlocks the secrets that have propelled her from self-described introvert to sought-after presenter, distilling lessons learned into this immensely powerful and practical guide.The journey starts by building the foundation for effective communication: gaining an understanding of your audience and message. You’ll then learn to transform your ideas into compelling stories and illustrative content. Once the materials are set, you’ll turn your attention inward and explore strategies to hone your delivery and communicate with confidence, preparing you for exceptional meetings and knockout presentations.Give your hard work a voice and amplify your impact by communicating in a way that makes people want to listen and respond—storytelling with you will help you do it.

With every stroke of her crayon, Daphne transforms numbers into stories, helping new friends solve their problems with the power of data! Daphne is not your ordinary dragon. She doesn't breathe fire—she breathes life into numbers, turning them into pictures that unravel mysteries, forge friendships, and save the day!From the imaginative mind of bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and the vibrant illustrations of John Skewes comes a story that will captivate kids and parents alike. Follow Daphne’s journey to distant lands, where numbers are heroes in disguise and her adventures teach the basics of graphs in a way that’s fun, interactive, and empowering.Young readers will be delighted by the endearing character of Daphne. They’ll be equally enchanted by her colorful companions, amazed by her clever lessons, and inspired to build their own analytical skills (STEM). Daphne’s story isn’t solely about data; it’s also about appreciating that everyone has their own special talents. It's about teamwork, creativity, and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.Dive into Daphne Draws Data and let your child draw their own conclusions, both on the page and in the world. This smart tale is perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reads, and fostering the next generation of curious minds and innovative thinkers.

The essential storytelling with data collection for business professionals and leaders from the international bestselling author whose work has helped millions of professionals communicate more effectively with data.The storytelling with data boxed set brings together the definitive collection of books by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic. Trusted by leading organizations, universities, and professionals worldwide, these titles provide a practical, proven approach for transforming data into clear, compelling stories that build understanding and drive action.In today’s data-driven workplace, technical skills alone aren’t enough. As tools like AI transform how quickly analysis and visuals can be created, the ability to think critically about data and communicate insights clearly is more important than ever. Whether you’re presenting analysis, influencing decisions, or leading change, this collection will help you develop the communication skills that elevate your work and expand your influence.Spanning foundational principles, hands-on practice, real-world transformations, and presentation delivery, this four-book collection provides a complete learning journey—from understanding best practices to applying them with confidence in your daily work.The storytelling with data library includes:●      storytelling with data – The foundational guide for designing effective graphs and weaving them into data stories that build understanding and drive action.●      storytelling with data: before & after – Twenty client-inspired makeovers reveal the step-by-step thought process behind transforming data into powerful visual stories.●      storytelling with you – A playbook to craft your message, develop your story, create compelling slides, and deliver with confidence in every meeting and presentation.●      storytelling with data: let’s practice! – A hands-on companion offering more than 100 practical exercises and real-world scenarios to build and strengthen your data storytelling skills.Whether you’re an individual contributor, manager, consultant, or executive, the storytelling with data library provides the skills needed to ensure your work is understood, acted on, and remembered.Beautifully packaged as a complete reference library, this boxed set makes an ideal resource for professionals, teams, and students—and a meaningful gift for anyone looking to increase their impact in today’s data-driven world.