Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated "corporate storytellers." 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing "strategic narratives." At my former company- Procter & Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. The reason for this is simple: Stories have the ability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could. Whether you are trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success.  On today's CEO in 10 is Emily Sander, Chair of Advertising Department at Savannah College of Art Design to discuss the art of storytelling and share some insight from her own mentors.

1. Tell us about yourself and your leadership role at SCAD.

2. Why is story telling an important skill set?

3. How does SCAD prepare its students to craft great stories that captivate, convince and inspire?

4. Who were some of your mentors that taught you the art of story telling?

5. Which mentor helped you become "a strategic creative" who prizes smart, thoughtful ideas that help brands genuinely connect with their audience?

6. How can mentors help proteges think across all disciplines?