Anecdotally Speaking
By: Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
Language: en-US
Categories: Business, Management, Education
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.
Episodes
276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch
Dec 15, 2025In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how it’s transformed his leadership and team culture. In Episode 276 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:00:00275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United
Dec 08, 2025Listen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about …
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Duration: 00:00:00274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson
Dec 01, 2025In Episode 274 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a bout of tuberculosis led to the creation of an American icon. In this episode, Shawn tells …
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Duration: 00:12:49273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather
Nov 24, 2025In 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 …
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Duration: 00:40:08272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger
Nov 17, 2025In 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 …
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Duration: 00:09:40271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons
Nov 10, 2025Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story …
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Duration: 00:16:41215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)
Nov 03, 2025Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this …
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Duration: 00:21:19209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun)
Oct 27, 2025In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …
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Duration: 00:12:38270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham
Oct 20, 2025In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful …
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Duration: 00:16:36269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk
Oct 13, 2025Discover how an Olympic medal and generosity changed lives, and what leaders can learn from this act of selflessness. In Episode 269 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:12:38268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman
Oct 06, 2025In 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 …
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Duration: 00:10:53267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz
Sep 29, 2025In Episode 267 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Howard Schultz reignited Starbucks’ purpose to drive a complete business turnaround. Shawn shares the story of how …
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Duration: 00:09:54266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe
Sep 22, 2025In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this …
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Duration: 00:10:43265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino
Sep 15, 2025Episode 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 …
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Duration: 00:13:37261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom
Sep 08, 2025Discover 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 …
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Duration: 00:13:51264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris
Sep 01, 2025In Episode 264 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a chance act of curiosity led to the groundbreaking discovery of Australian amber, and what it teaches …
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Duration: 00:13:59263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection
Aug 25, 2025In Episode 263 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a potter turned a late payment request into a meaningful conversation through storytelling. In this episode, Shawn …
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Duration: 00:11:03262 – What We Walk Past
Aug 18, 2025In 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 …
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Duration: 00:08:57260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher
Aug 04, 2025In Episode 260 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how keystone behaviours transformed Mary T. Meagher into an Olympic legend. In this episode, Shawn shares a story …
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Duration: 00:18:56259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara
Jul 28, 2025Discover 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 …
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Duration: 00:15:08258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin
Jul 21, 2025Discover 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 …
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Duration: 00:16:11257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame
Jul 14, 2025This 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 …
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Duration: 00:22:05256 – The Power of Coaching
Jul 07, 2025Discover why coaching drives real behaviour change, far beyond training alone. In Episode 256 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares research by Joyce and Showers that …
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Duration: 00:14:21255 – Rich Church, Poor Church
Jun 30, 2025Discover how 17th-century Rome reveals a clever behavioural insight still relevant for change initiatives today. In Episode 255 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story …
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Duration: 00:17:13128 - Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress
Jun 23, 2025Collaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough.
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Duration: 00:25:10254 – Cooking Up Company Culture – Ericsson
Jun 16, 2025Listen to hear how Ericsson’s workplace culture was transformed by a cleaner, and the lessons this brings in empowerment and initiative. In Episode 254, Shawn …
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Duration: 00:11:09253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia
Jun 09, 2025Learn how Patagonia’s radical transparency over PFAS transformed a corporate challenge into a brand triumph. In Episode 253 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells the story …
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Duration: 00:15:22252 – The Architecture of Play – Carl Sorensen
Jun 02, 2025In Episode 252, discover how a radical playground redesign during WWII transformed free play and what it teaches us about engagement, creativity, and ownership. Shawn …
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Duration: 00:18:13251 – Starting an Airline with a Blackboard – Richard Branson
May 26, 2025Discover how a missed flight led to the creation of one of the world’s most iconic airlines and what it teaches us about innovation and …
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Duration: 00:20:08250 – Barbie is Born – Ruth Handler
May 19, 2025In Episode 250 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how Ruth Handler used a simple story to reframe scepticism and launch one of the world’s most iconic …
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Duration: 00:13:36249 – Find the Torture You’re Comfortable With – Jerry Seinfeld
May 12, 2025Discover how Jerry Seinfeld’s process in finding comfort in the mundane can guide your path to excellence in your career and life. In Episode 249 …
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Duration: 00:17:47248 – Tuning into New Frequencies – Hedy Lamarr
May 05, 2025In Episode 248 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how unexpected talents and hidden connections can spark world-changing innovation. Shawn shares an unexpected story set during World …
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Duration: 00:16:30247 – The Cure was Already Here – David Fajgenbaum
Apr 28, 2025In Episode 247 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how moments of desperation can spark remarkable change and what businesses can learn from one man’s race against …
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Duration: 00:18:27246 – The Value is in the Doing: Patrick Matthew
Apr 21, 2025Learn how Patrick Matthew’s overlooked insight into the theory of evolution shows why execution, not just inspiration, drives real impact. In Episode 246 of Anecdotally …
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Duration: 00:20:03245 – Doing the Human Thing: Joe Ingles
Apr 14, 2025How a coach’s unexpected decision showed the power of empathy, lifted a team, and reminded us that leadership is deeply human. In Episode 245 of …
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Duration: 00:09:33244 – Building Culture with Your Bare Hands: Jeff Bezos
Apr 07, 2025Discover how Jeff Bezos turned a DIY desk into a powerful symbol of frugality and a cornerstone of Amazon’s culture. In Episode 244 of Anecdotally …
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Duration: 00:16:54243 – Trust Your Spider Senses: Stan Lee
Mar 31, 2025Listen to hear how Stan Lee’s bold decision-making and trust in his instincts turned Spider-Man into a global icon, and what you can learn for …
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Duration: 00:19:44242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat?
Mar 24, 2025Listen to hear a timeless fable, useful in business situations where great ideas face real-world challenges and execution matters. In Episode 242 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:13:29241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies
Mar 17, 2025In Episode 241 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a wrong note became a moment of brilliance – and the lesson it holds. Mark shares a …
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Duration: 00:20:07Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication
Mar 10, 2025In episode 240 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark and Shawn give insight into everyday storytelling—what it is, why it’s so important, and how it can be …
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Duration: 00:28:01239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars
Mar 03, 2025In Episode 239 of Anecdotally Speaking, Patrick Cooley, a business leader at Royal Canin, shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of storytelling in …
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Duration: 00:38:55238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt
Feb 24, 2025Discover how well-intended incentives can backfire through the story of the great Hanoi rat hunt – a lesson in unintended consequences. In Episode 238 of …
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Duration: 00:12:07237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin
Feb 17, 2025In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term …
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Duration: 00:17:13236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa
Feb 10, 2025In Episode 236, hear the dramatic story of the Vasa, Sweden’s ill-fated warship, and the lessons it holds for leadership, decision-making, and engineering. In this …
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Duration: 00:00:00235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom
Feb 03, 2025How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power move—and what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:12:04234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership
Jan 27, 2025In Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power of storytelling. Paul …
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Duration: 00:39:08233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza
Jan 20, 2025In Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. Mark shares the remarkable story …
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Duration: 00:17:03232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Dec 16, 2024Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …
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Duration: 00:20:43231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger
Dec 09, 2024In Episode 231 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Bob Iger used a simple story to drive a billion-dollar turnaround at Disney. In Episode 231 of …
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Duration: 00:17:38230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant
Dec 02, 2024In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story …
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Duration: 00:17:13229 – Less is More: Edward Everett
Nov 25, 2024In Episode 229 of Anecdotally Speaking, explore how Edwards Everett and Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Addresses demonstrate the impact of concise communication. In Episode 229 of …
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Duration: 00:25:33228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles
Nov 18, 2024In Episode 228, we examine Orson Welles’ groundbreaking War of the Worlds broadcast and its lessons on innovation and the ethical complexities of storytelling. In …
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Duration: 00:00:00227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne
Nov 11, 2024Explore the story of Cecilia Payne, whose discovery reshaped our understanding of the universe—and what it teaches us about perseverance, recognition, and excellence. In Episode …
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Duration: 00:16:02226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta
Nov 04, 2024In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 …
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Duration: 00:26:36225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel
Oct 28, 2024In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark explores why lightbulbs don’t last forever and the implications of planned obsolescence. In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:08:56224 – Small Inventions Can Change the World: John Gates
Oct 21, 2024In Episode 224 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how barbed wire transformed the American West and its business lessons on innovation. In Episode 224 of Anecdotally …
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Duration: 00:19:35223 – Shelley Beumont: Storytelling in Communications
Oct 14, 2024In Episode 223 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear Shelley Beumont’s insights into the field of communications, and why storytelling, connection, and authenticity are essential …
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Duration: 00:00:00222 – Bridge to Nowhere
Oct 07, 2024In Episode 222 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear a story that exemplifies why adaptability is one of the most important attributes of longevity. In …
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Duration: 00:14:09221 – Accidentally Iconic: Paul Simon
Sep 30, 2024In Episode 221 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover the story behind the creation of one of Paul Simon’s most iconic songs and explore the lessons in …
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Duration: 00:16:01220 – Paul Fairweather: Storytelling and Creating Without Fear
Sep 23, 2024In Episode 220 Paul Fairweather joins Anecdotally Speaking to discuss all things storytelling and creativity in business and beyond. In Episode 220 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:49:10219 – The Art of Brewing Influence
Sep 16, 2024In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how to change minds, build trust and influence others through your storytelling In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:12:35218 – Punching an Unconventional Path to Greatness – Vasyl Lomachenko
Sep 09, 2024In Episode 218 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how boxing legend Vasyl Lomachenko’s unconventional training shaped him into one of the greatest of all time, and …
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Duration: 00:10:33217 – The Foundations of Royal Canin – Jean Cathary
Sep 02, 2024In Episode 217 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear an exemplary foundation story and learn how to effectively use foundation stories in the sales process. …
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Duration: 00:10:56216 – Challenge the Status Quo – Todd McFarlane
Aug 26, 2024In Episode 216 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Todd McFarlane repopularised the Spider-Man comics by going against the status quo. In episode 216 …
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Duration: 00:22:09215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles
Aug 19, 2024In Episode 215 of Anecdotally Speaking tune in to discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and …
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Duration: 00:21:19214 – Jumping to New Ideas – Richard Fosbury
Aug 12, 2024In 214 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Richard Fosbury used innovation to defy all odds and win a gold medal in the high …
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Duration: 00:24:29213 – Value is Relative
Jul 29, 2024Episode 213 of Anecdotally Speaking illustrates the impact of product placement and range, giving insight into sales tactics and the impact of identity. In Episode …
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Duration: 00:18:17212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge
Jul 22, 2024In Episode 212 of Anecdotally Speaking, delve into the gripping tale of the Mann Gulch fire, a story that will challenge your views on underlying …
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Duration: 00:00:00211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read
Jul 15, 2024In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover Ronald Read’s secret and its application to staff development and job design. In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:10:59210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything
Jul 08, 2024Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking gives insight into how salespeople can increase value and customer buy-in through story. In Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn …
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Duration: 00:18:10209 – Take the Opposing View
Jul 01, 2024In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …
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Duration: 00:12:38208 - Making Numbers Meaningful
Jun 24, 2024In Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how to make abstract concepts relatable and humanize data in business settings. In Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Duration: 00:16:02207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand
Jun 17, 2024In Episode 207 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn the origin of “The Streisand Effect” and uncover its powerful lesson on perseverance in business. In Episode 207 …
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Duration: 00:14:38206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe
Jun 10, 2024Explore how John F. Sipe’s 1919 innovation provides lessons in business problem-solving and challenging the status quo. In Episode 206 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells …
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Duration: 00:18:30205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
May 29, 2024Boundless creativity can create stagnancy. Listen to hear how Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie demonstrate the importance of constraints in creativity. In Episode 205 of …
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Duration: 00:13:28204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance
Apr 22, 2024We are all looking for the turning point in a good story, and we love a story that demonstrates perseverance and resolve.
Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: explaining the data in a story, sizing up your competition and 'keeping Mum' with your competitive advantage.
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Duration: 00:23:05203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange
Apr 15, 2024Resilience and persistence are not only the hallmarks of future success in winemaking, but in business too.
Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: sticking to your guns, having a 'partner in crime' and really, fully backing your instincts.
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Duration: 00:21:21202 – Efficiency versus cost cutting
Mar 18, 2024Reducing waste increases the efficiency of raw material use. But can we all agree that scraping mould off food product prior to packaging may be a little beyond the pale?
Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: understanding the difference between efficiency and cost cutting, short 'single point' storytelling, the retelling factor in stories with disgust, and the importance of avoiding abstraction in your stories.
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Duration: 00:15:23201 – Governance and accountability lose their Barings
Mar 11, 2024A governance and accountability story. Welcome to the Anecdotally Speaking podcast! Visit our website for more captivating stories and business insights! https://www.anecdote.com/ In this episode, …
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Duration: 00:24:08200 – Weber BBQ Australian Success
Dec 21, 2023Welcome to the Anecdotally Speaking podcast! Visit our website for more captivating stories and business insights! https://www.anecdote.com/ In this episode, our hosts Shawn Callahan and …
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Duration: 00:20:38199 – Approach to the south poles apart – Amundsen Scott
Dec 06, 2023Two explorers from the northern hemisphere set out to be the first to reach the South Pole - Roald Amundsen of Norway and Robert Falconer Scott of England. Their expedition planning, team, equipment and transport selections could not have been more different.
Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: corporate culture, knowing your limitations, hand picking your teams and the impact of clear, singular goals on success.
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Duration: 00:17:44198 – Mayor in the monkey suit – Stuart Drummond
Nov 29, 2023People from Hartlepool UK are known colloquially as 'monkey hangers' - a moniker that stems from the Napoleonic Wars of the 1800s. But this story is about a larrikin mascot in a monkey suit making mayor and breaking records...
Shawn and Mark bring these disparate (but related) stories together to illustrate some business points around seizing the day, fact being stranger than fiction, and judging books by their covers.
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Duration: 00:19:15197 – Atlanta Olympic swim 1996 – Kieren Perkins
Nov 23, 2023Australian champion swimmer Kieren Perkins barely qualified for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and only just made the final for the 1500 metre event. Shawn and Mark discuss how extraordinary 'turn-arounds', under promising and over delivering, and reduced expectations of self can sometimes lead to world class moments.
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Duration: 00:14:55196 – Better fire story – Michigan Uni
Nov 15, 2023Michigan University researchers sought to understand the 'stickiness' of stories - does factual or emotionally charged information provided 'after the fact' change how a story is told or re-told? Shawn and Mark discuss how a 'better story' might usurp an prevailing story (sometimes regardless of the truth).
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Duration: 00:19:43195 – Bullet train kingfisher nose – Eiji Nakatsu
Nov 07, 2023Bird watcher and engineer Eiji Nakatsu sped up and made Japan's bullet trains quieter by studying the kingfisher's beak.
Shawn and Mark stick their noses into how a business might use this story to encourage innovation through biomimicry.
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Duration: 00:22:51194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment
Oct 30, 2023Jeanne Louise Calment lived to 122 years of age (a species record). Who would have thought such an age was achievable? How would you feel, betting against such a long life, and losing on the deal?
Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to illustrate the unexpected nature of planning, and the danger of 'the sure thing'.
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Duration: 00:18:45193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog Oldham
Oct 05, 2023Andrew Loog Oldham at 19 years of age was the Rolling Stones first manager. By suggesting that Keith Richards and Mick Jagger start writing original songs, a 50 year plus collaboration was born (affectionately now known as the 'Strolling Bones' ;>). Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to explain both the value of copying masters, and encouraging innovation.
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Duration: 00:16:18192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter Blake
Sep 28, 2023Sir Peter Blake suggested a single focus for New Zealand's Americas Cup challenge - only do those things that make the boat go faster - leading to two trophies. Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to galvanise a team.
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Duration: 00:17:27190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar
Sep 08, 2023The quality of a good question can create insight. Join Shawn and Mark as they discuss the life saving simplicity and humble beginnings of the Apgar Test.
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Duration: 00:20:33189 – The last raiders of the lost ark – Harrison Ford – Gary Marshall
Jul 31, 2023Sometime we just have to throw plans out the window as circumstances change. Blistering temperatures in Tunisia caused the simplification of a now iconic fight scene.
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Duration: 00:11:38188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup
Jul 26, 2023Can you imagine Sydney Harbour without the Opera House? Well, without 10 years of delays and $90 million in cost overruns the bridge might have been the only feature in the skyline. Join Shawn and Mark for a discussion on podiums, persistence and politics.
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Duration: 00:27:16187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously Digital
Jun 26, 2023If it doesn't feel right, maybe it's not? Do the right thing, not the easy thing. We always have the right to choose, so ask questions and resist being made to feel 'incompetent'. Join Shawn, Mark and Anastasia Dedyukhina from Consciously Digital, as they share stories on digital privacy, attention and switching.
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Duration: 00:44:25185 – VR headsets are coming – Ursula Llabres from Meta
Jun 20, 2023The launch of a new product is risky, but to see young people interact with ease can give lots of confidence. In this episode, we discuss this very point with Ursula Llabres product owner at Meta Reality Labs.
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Duration: 00:43:27186 – Never give up – Jack Ma
Jun 15, 2023The beauty and power of persistence. This is the story of Jack Ma told by Vika Abromova, the country head of Mars Poland. It's another business story to tell.
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Duration: 00:31:54184 - Don’t push your bias onto others – Fiona Wood
May 16, 2023Opinions aren’t facts. Listen to hear how Surgeon Fiona Wood set the record straight when her son’s partner was told to reconsider her chosen career path.
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Duration: 00:28:11183 - Show your work as much as possible – The Caillebotte Seven
Apr 17, 2023We grow to love the things we are exposed to again and again. Listen to hear how the mere exposure effect helped the Caillebotte Seven become the famous painters they are today.
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Duration: 00:21:10182 - Listen to your customer – Anita Roddick
Apr 10, 2023Some of the best ideas will come from your customers. Listen to hear how The Body Shop grew from a side hustle to an international …
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Duration: 00:20:30181 - It’s never too late – Judith Curphey
Mar 20, 2023It’s never too late; if you believe something should be different, try to change it. Listen to hear how Judith Curphey went from retirement to founding and training one of Australia’s most renowned choirs.
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Duration: 00:20:33180 - Focus on your work – Christine Ha
Mar 14, 2023Don’t compare your work to that of others; focus on yourself. Listen to hear how Christine Ha’s vision impairment helped her win the third American season of Masterchef.
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Duration: 00:18:22Replay 164 - You don’t need to be an expert – Lisa Blair
Mar 08, 2023You don’t need to be an expert to develop expertise. On International Women’s Day, listen to hear how Lisa Blair beat the odds and went from sailing novice to record breaker.
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Duration: 00:24:37