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Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.
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In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, we’re rejoined by Paul Fairweather to explore how creativity, storytelling, and illustration intertwine in his new book. In this …
The post 273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In …
The post 272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.
Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story …
The post 271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this …
The post 215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …
The post 209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful …
The post 270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover how an Olympic medal and generosity changed lives, and what leaders can learn from this act of selflessness. In Episode 269 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
The post 269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffman’s career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story …
The post 268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 267 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Howard Schultz reignited Starbucks’ purpose to drive a complete business turnaround. Shawn shares the story of how …
The post 267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this …
The post 266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe appeared first on Anecdote.
Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantino’s early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the …
The post 265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover how Dishoom gamified dining to become a must-visit destination, offering lessons in creative problem-solving and customer engagement. In Episode 261 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn …
The post 261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 264 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a chance act of curiosity led to the groundbreaking discovery of Australian amber, and what it teaches …
The post 264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 263 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a potter turned a late payment request into a meaningful conversation through storytelling. In this episode, Shawn …
The post 263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 262 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a 25-second train delay in Japan sparked a deep conversation about organisational culture. In this episode Mark …
The post 262 – What We Walk Past appeared first on Anecdote.
In Episode 260 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how keystone behaviours transformed Mary T. Meagher into an Olympic legend. In this episode, Shawn shares a story …
The post 260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover how vulnerability and connection drove Eleven Madison Park to become the world’s best restaurant. In Episode 259 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story …
The post 259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover how creativity under constraint led to one of the world’s most distinctive memorials. In Episode 258 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the inspiring story …
The post 258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin appeared first on Anecdote.
This episode explores how story delivery can either ignite or flatten your message, illustrated by the fire and restoration of Notre-Dame. In Episode 257 of …
The post 257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame appeared first on Anecdote.
Discover why coaching drives real behaviour change, far beyond training alone. In Episode 256 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares research by Joyce and Showers that …
The post 256 – The Power of Coaching appeared first on Anecdote.
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love this episode. My current favourite podcast. Brilliant concept.