https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/anecdotally-speaking--2821963enSociety & CultureCopyright Shawn Callahanhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e60a9b387c6729efe5aa373f18e997d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/anecdotally-speaking--2821963Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:33:45 +0000Shawn CallahanShawn Callahanfeeds@spreaker.comBusiness stories you can tell at workfalseb1c5db64-898f-52bb-a8a3-82ac5c6a2bf4episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/286-please-demote-me-satya-nadella--70666391286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26921Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:18 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 286 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn a remarkable story of leadership, humility and what it means to truly put the organisation first. In this episode … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/03/286-please-demote-me/ appeared first on...286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella appeared first on Anecdote.]]>730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-a-rose-by-any-other-clinical-name-rerun--70555021105 – A rose by any other clinical name (Rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26914Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:22 +0000Shawn CallahanOften we dismiss signals that we should interpret. Listen to hear how one woman’s sense of smell established a new field of medicine. In this … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/03/105-a-rose-by-any-other-clinical-name-rerun/ appeared first on...105 – A rose by any other clinical name (Rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/285-building-empires-forrest-mars--70395332285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26906Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 285 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Forrest Mars rolled up his sleeves to learn from the factory floor and built a global empire. … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/03/285-building-empires/ appeared first on...285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars appeared first on Anecdote.]]>917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/284-the-meaning-you-choose-tsutomu-yamaguchi--70237159284 – The Meaning You Choose – Tsutomu Yamaguchi appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26903Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:17 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 284 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how the story you tell yourself shapes resilience, leadership and meaning at work. In this episode, Mark shares … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/02/284-the-meaning-you-choose/ appeared first on...284 – The Meaning You Choose – Tsutomu Yamaguchi appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/283-what-data-can-t-tell-you-new-coke--70085740283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26898Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:28 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 283 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how at times data can reveal preferences but not what people truly care about. In Episode 283 of … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/02/283-what-data-cant-tell-you/ appeared first on...283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke appeared first on Anecdote.]]>989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/282-can-you-see-tahiti-polynesian-voyaging-society--69892386282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26893Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:55 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 282 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover what ancient Polynesian navigation teaches us about vision, leadership, and organisational alignment. In this episode, Mark shares an … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/02/282-can-you-see-tahiti/...282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society appeared first on Anecdote.]]>979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/281-stronger-than-steel-stephanie-kwolek--69746393281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26889Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:00:17 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 281 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a single act of curiosity led to a life-saving discovery that transformed industries. In this episode, Shawn … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/02/281-stronger-than-steel/ appeared first on...281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek appeared first on Anecdote.]]>988falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/280-a-portfolio-of-possibilities-picasso-and-kahnweiler--69598390280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26886Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:46 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 280 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how an art dealer’s unconventional strategy with Picasso offers lessons in decision-making, risk, and productivity. In this episode, … The post...280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler appeared first on Anecdote.]]>895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/279-computer-says-no-uk-office-scandal--69510243279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26880Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:24 +0000Shawn CallahanExplore the devastating consequences of the UK Post Office scandal and the lessons it offers for leadership, transparency, and institutional accountability. In Episode 279 of … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/01/279-computer-says-no/ appeared...279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/233-sorry-we-suck-domino-s-pizza-rerun--69408471233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26871Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:00:49 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. In this rerun episode, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/01/233-sorry-we-suck-rerun/ appeared first on...233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1024falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/278-selling-steam-trains-james-watt--69311634278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26867Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2026/01/278-selling-steam-trains/ appeared first on...278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt appeared first on Anecdote.]]>844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/277-noticing-changes-everything-jane-goodall--69172622277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26850Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:00:36 +0000Shawn CallahanEpisode 277 of Anecdotally Speaking shares how one quiet moment in Tanzania forever changed the way we understand ourselves. In this episode, Mark shares the … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/12/277-noticing-changes-everything/ appeared first...277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/276-what-we-do-is-who-we-are-emlyn-hatch--69067400276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26628Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:00:25 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/12/276-what-we-do-is-who-we-are/ appeared...276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/275-the-magic-went-missing-manchester-united--68982418275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26619Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:24 +0000Shawn CallahanListen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/12/275-the-magic-went-missing/ appeared first on...275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United appeared first on Anecdote.]]>689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/273-bold-brave-and-a-bit-quirky-paul-fairweather--68728071273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26606Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:17 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/11/273-bold-brave-and-a-bit-quirky/...273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2408falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/272-are-you-selling-trombone-oil-bob-iger--68607443272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26597Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/11/272-are-you-selling-trombone-oil/ appeared first on...272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.]]>581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/271-planning-for-the-unexpected-new-horizons--68502847271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26593Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:20 +0000Shawn CallahanEpisode 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/11/271-planning-for-the-unexpected/ appeared first...271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1001falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/215-rising-from-burnout-simone-biles-rerun--68403379215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26588Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:33 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/11/215-rising-from-burnout-rerun/ appeared first on...215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/209-take-the-opposing-view-rerun--68302186209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26585Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:00:03 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/10/209-take-the-opposing-view-rerun/ appeared first on...209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/270-publishing-on-principal-katharine-graham--68218380270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26580Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:00:49 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/10/270-publishing-on-principal/ appeared first on...270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham appeared first on Anecdote.]]>996falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/269-generosity-inspires-generosity-maria-andrejczyk--68123164269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26577Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:00:07 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/10/269-generosity-inspires-generosity/ appeared...269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk appeared first on Anecdote.]]>759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/268-sharpening-the-saw-philip-seymour-hoffman--68035820268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26573Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:00:26 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/10/268-sharpening-the-saw/ appeared first on...268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared first on Anecdote.]]>653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/267-back-to-what-matters-howard-schultz--67944586267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26570Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:00:57 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/09/267-back-to-what-matters/ appeared...267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz appeared first on Anecdote.]]>595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/266-the-right-to-wear-pants-helen-hulick-beebe--67855983266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26552Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:00:59 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/09/266-the-right-to-wear-pants/ appeared first on...266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe appeared first on Anecdote.]]>644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/265-thrown-to-the-sharks-quentin-tarantino--67771206265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26548Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000Shawn CallahanEpisode 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/09/265-thrown-to-the-sharks/ appeared...265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on Anecdote.]]>818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/261-gambling-on-a-curry-dishoom--67681080261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26355Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:29 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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.]]>831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/264-finding-what-didn-t-exist-beth-norris--67584985264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26362Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:00:50 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/09/264-finding-what-didnt-exist/ appeared first on...264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris appeared first on Anecdote.]]>840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/263-chasing-payment-finding-connection--67510956263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26365Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:00:42 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/08/263-chasing-payment-finding-connection/...263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection appeared first on Anecdote.]]>663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/262-what-we-walk-past--67422260262 – What We Walk Past appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26359Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:00:25 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/08/262-what-we-walk-past/ appeared first on...262 – What We Walk Past appeared first on Anecdote.]]>538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/260-every-turn-is-an-olympic-final-mary-meagher--67250591260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26351Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:00:47 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/08/260-every-turn-is-an-olympic-final/...260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/259-unreasonable-hospitality-will-guidara--67160068259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26346Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:00:33 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/07/259-unreasonable-hospitality/ appeared...259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara appeared first on Anecdote.]]>908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/258-a-memorial-in-mashed-potato-maya-lin--67061257258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26343Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:52 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/07/258-a-memorial-in-mashed-potato/...258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/257-how-to-make-a-great-story-boring-notre-dame--66978575257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26338Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:00:52 +0000Shawn CallahanThis 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/07/257-how-to-make-a-great-story-boring/ appeared...257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/256-the-power-of-coaching--66889481256 – The Power of Coaching appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26334Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:00:31 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2025/07/256-the-power-of-coaching/ appeared...256 – The Power of Coaching appeared first on Anecdote.]]>862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/255-rich-church-poor-church--66811840255 – Rich Church, Poor Church appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26331Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:00:18 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/07/255-rich-church-poor-church/...255 – Rich Church, Poor Church appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-collaboration-and-diversity-is-how-you-make-progress-rerun--66712910128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress (Rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26327Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:00:43 +0000Shawn CallahanCollaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough. The post...128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress (Rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/254-cooking-up-company-culture-ericsson--66583135254 – Cooking Up Company Culture – Ericsson appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26314Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:00:27 +0000Shawn CallahanListen 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/06/254-cooking-up-company-culture/ appeared first...254 – Cooking Up Company Culture – Ericsson appeared first on Anecdote.]]>670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/253-radical-transparency-in-action-patagonia--66479116253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26311Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:00:11 +0000Shawn CallahanLearn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/06/253-radical-transparency-in-action/...253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia appeared first on Anecdote.]]>923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/252-the-architecture-of-play-carl-sorensen--66373874252 – The Architecture of Play – Carl Sorensen appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26303Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:00:19 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 252, discover how a radical playground redesign during WWII transformed free play and what it teaches us about engagement, creativity, and ownership. Shawn … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/06/252-the-architecture-of-play/ appeared...252 – The Architecture of Play – Carl Sorensen appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/251-starting-an-airline-with-a-blackboard-richard-branson--66286876251 – Starting an Airline with a Blackboard – Richard Branson appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26306Mon, 26 May 2025 21:00:14 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/05/251-starting-an-airline-with-a-blackboard/ appeared first on...251 – Starting an Airline with a Blackboard – Richard Branson appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250-barbie-is-born-ruth-handler--66157787250 – Barbie is Born – Ruth Handler appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26300Mon, 19 May 2025 21:00:24 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/05/250-barbie-is-born/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.250 – Barbie is Born – Ruth Handler appeared first on Anecdote.]]>817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/249-find-the-torture-you-re-comfortable-with-jerry-seinfeld--66061018249 – Find the Torture You’re Comfortable With – Jerry Seinfeld appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26297Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:08 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/05/249-find-the-torture-youre-comfortable-with/ appeared first...249 – Find the Torture You’re Comfortable With – Jerry Seinfeld appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/248-tuning-into-new-frequencies-hedy-lamarr--65928314248 – Tuning into New Frequencies – Hedy Lamarr appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26292Mon, 05 May 2025 21:00:15 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post...248 – Tuning into New Frequencies – Hedy Lamarr appeared first on Anecdote.]]>990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/247-the-cure-was-already-here-david-fajgenbaum--65785280247 – The Cure was Already Here – David Fajgenbaum appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26287Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:00:15 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/04/247-the-cure-was-already-here/ appeared...247 – The Cure was Already Here – David Fajgenbaum appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/246-the-value-is-in-the-doing-patrick-matthew--65657327246 – The Value is in the Doing : Patrick Matthew appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26282Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:00:08 +0000Shawn CallahanLearn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/04/246-the-value-is-in-the-doing/...246 – The Value is in the Doing : Patrick Matthew appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/245-doing-the-human-thing-joe-ingles--65572145245 – Doing the Human Thing: Joe Ingles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26277Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:58 +0000Shawn CallahanHow 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/04/245-doing-the-human-thing/ appeared first on...245 – Doing the Human Thing: Joe Ingles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/244-building-culture-with-your-bare-hands-jeff-bezos--65410675244 – Building Culture with Your Bare Hands: Jeff Bezos appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26273Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:47 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/04/244-building-culture/ appeared first on...244 – Building Culture with Your Bare Hands: Jeff Bezos appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/243-trust-your-spider-senses-stan-lee--65321742243 – Trust Your Spider Senses: Stan Lee appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26243Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:00:07 +0000Shawn CallahanListen 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/04/243-trust-your-spider-senses/ appeared first on...243 – Trust Your Spider Senses: Stan Lee appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/242-who-s-going-to-bell-the-cat--65087226242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat? appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26232Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:00:46 +0000Shawn CallahanListen 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, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/03/242-whos-going-to-bell-the-cat/...242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat? appeared first on Anecdote.]]>810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/241-turning-mistakes-into-magic-miles-davies--64940852241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26228Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:06 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 241 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a wrong note became a moment of brilliance – and the lesson it holds. Mark shares a … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/03/241-turning-mistakes-into-magic/ appeared first on...241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-everyday-storytelling-the-secret-to-better-communication--64795589Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26209Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:47 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/03/episode-240-everyday-storytelling/ appeared first on...Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/239-patrick-cooley-how-stories-shape-leadership-at-mars--64679087239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26195Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:29 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 239 of Anecdotally Speaking, Patrick Cooley, a business leader at Royal Canin, shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of storytelling in … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/03/239-patrick-cooley/ appeared first on...239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/238-when-incentives-backfire-the-great-hanoi-rat-hunt--64549037238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26190Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:22 +0000Shawn CallahanDiscover how well-intended incentives can backfire through the story of the great Hanoi rat hunt – a lesson in unintended consequences. In Episode 238 of … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/02/238-when-incentives-backfire/ appeared first on...238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt appeared first on Anecdote.]]>728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/237-play-your-own-game-josh-waitzkin--64422503237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26186Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:08 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/02/237-play-your-own-game/ appeared first on...237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/236-ignoring-expertise-the-vasa--64304660236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26180Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:02 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/02/236-ignoring-expertise/ appeared first on...236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1346falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/235-price-vs-value-julius-caesar-s-ransom--64174380235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26175Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:42 +0000Shawn CallahanHow 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, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/02/235-price-vs-value/ appeared first on...235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom appeared first on Anecdote.]]>724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/234-paul-luxton-storytelling-and-authenticity-in-leadership--63938711234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26084Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:55 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power of storytelling. Paul … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/01/234-paul-luxton/ appeared first on...234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/233-sorry-we-suck-domino-s-pizza--63768098233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=26051Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2025/01/233-sorry-we-suck-dominos-pizza/ appeared...233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1024falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/232-humanity-in-the-trenches-the-christmas-truce-of-1914--63345331232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914 appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25996Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:00:34 +0000Shawn CallahanUncover 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/12/232-the-christmas-truce-of-1914/ appeared first on...232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914 appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/231-a-parade-to-billions-bob-iger--63244962231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25991Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:00:43 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/12/231-a-parade-to-billions/ appeared first on...231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/230-purpose-drives-performance-adam-grant--63113742230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25982Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:00:53 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/12/230-purpose-drives-performance/...230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/229-less-is-more-edward-everett--63006716229 – Less is More: Edward Everett appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25976Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:00:39 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post...229 – Less is More: Edward Everett appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1534falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/228-the-power-and-peril-of-storytelling-orson-welles--62793263228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25970Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:00:09 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 228, we examine Orson Welles’ groundbreaking War of the Worlds broadcast and its lessons on innovation and the ethical complexities of storytelling. In … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/11/228-orson-welles/ appeared first on...228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/227-too-good-to-ignore-cecilia-payne--62696953227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25965Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:00:04 +0000Shawn CallahanExplore 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/11/227-too-good-to-ignore/...227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne appeared first on Anecdote.]]>962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/226-falconry-and-fortitude-the-siege-of-malta--62614144226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25960Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:00:55 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/11/226-falconry-and-fortitude/ appeared...226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/225-shady-dealings-in-a-bright-industry-phoebus-cartel--62534682225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25941Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:00:44 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/10/225-shady-dealings/ appeared...225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel appeared first on Anecdote.]]>536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/224-small-inventions-can-change-the-world-john-gates--62450263224 – Small Inventions Can Change the World: John Gates appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25936Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:00:11 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 224 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how barbed wire transformed the American West and its business lessons on innovation. In Episode 224 of Anecdotally … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/10/224-small-inventions/ appeared first on...224 – Small Inventions Can Change the World: John Gates appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/223-shelley-beumont-storytelling-in-communications--62365443223 – Shelley Beumont: Storytelling in Communications appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25930Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:00:16 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post...223 – Shelley Beumont: Storytelling in Communications appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/222-bridge-to-nowhere--62276592222 – Bridge to Nowhere appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25921Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:00:34 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 222 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear a story that exemplifies why adaptability is one of the most important attributes of longevity. In … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/10/222-bridge-to-nowhere/ appeared first on...222 – Bridge to Nowhere appeared first on Anecdote.]]>850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/221-accidentally-iconic-paul-simon--62171995221 – Accidentally Iconic: Paul Simon appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25916Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:00:45 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/10/221-accidentally-iconic-paul-simon/ appeared first on...221 – Accidentally Iconic: Paul Simon appeared first on Anecdote.]]>962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/220-paul-fairweather-storytelling-and-creating-without-fear--62084548220 – Paul Fairweather: Storytelling and Creating Without Fear appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25909Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:23 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 220 Paul Fairweather joins Anecdotally Speaking to discuss all things storytelling and creativity in business and beyond. In Episode 220 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post...220 – Paul Fairweather: Storytelling and Creating Without Fear appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/219-the-art-of-brewing-influence--61874586219 – The Art of Brewing Influence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25898Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:00:39 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how to change minds, build trust and influence others through your storytelling In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/09/219-the-art-of-brewing-influence/...219 – The Art of Brewing Influence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/218-punching-an-unconventional-path-to-greatness-vasyl-lomachenko--61316064218 – Punching an Unconventional Path to Greatness – Vasyl Lomachenko appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25889Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:00:46 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post...218 – Punching an Unconventional Path to Greatness – Vasyl Lomachenko appeared first on Anecdote.]]>633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/217-the-foundations-of-royal-canin-jean-cathary--61247260217 – The Foundations of Royal Canin – Jean Cathary appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25875Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:00:56 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 217 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear an exemplary foundation story and learn how to effectively use foundation stories in the sales process. … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/09/217-the-foundations-of-royal-canin/ appeared...217 – The Foundations of Royal Canin – Jean Cathary appeared first on Anecdote.]]>657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/216-challenge-the-status-quo-todd-mcfarlane--61164589216 – Challenge the Status Quo – Todd McFarlane appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25869Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:44 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/08/216-challenge-the-status-quo/ appeared first on...216 – Challenge the Status Quo – Todd McFarlane appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/215-rising-from-burnout-simone-biles--61086250215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25858Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 215 of Anecdotally Speaking tune in to discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/08/215-rising-from-burnout/ appeared first on...215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/214-jumping-to-new-ideas-richard-fosbury--61006763214 – Jumping to New Ideas – Richard Fosbury appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25853Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:00:51 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 214 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Richard Fosbury used innovation to defy all odds and win a gold medal in the high … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/08/214-jumping-to-new-ideas/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.214 – Jumping to New Ideas – Richard Fosbury appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/213-value-is-relative--60854274213 – Value is Relative appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25825Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:00:26 +0000Shawn CallahanEpisode 213 of Anecdotally Speaking illustrates the impact of product placement and range, giving insight into sales tactics and the impact of identity. In Episode … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/07/213-value-is-relative/ appeared first on...213 – Value is Relative appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/212-fight-fire-with-fire-wagner-dodge--60771096212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25819Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:00:40 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 212 of Anecdotally Speaking, delve into the gripping tale of the Mann Gulch fire, a story that will challenge your views on underlying … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/07/212-fight-fire-with-fire/ appeared first on...212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/211-looks-can-be-deceiving-ronald-read--60700829211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25813Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:00:02 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/07/211-looks-can-be-deceiving/ appeared...211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read appeared first on Anecdote.]]>659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/210-there-s-a-story-behind-everything--60637540210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25807Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:00:37 +0000Shawn CallahanEpisode 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 … The post...210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/209-take-the-opposing-view--60573275209 – Take the Opposing View appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25778Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:00:56 +0000Shawn CallahanIn 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 https://www.anecdote.com/2024/07/209-take-the-opposing-view/ appeared first on...209 – Take the Opposing View appeared first on Anecdote.]]>759false209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/208-making-numbers-meaningful--60496320208 – Making Numbers Meaningful appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25774Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:00:28 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how to make abstract concepts relatable and humanize data in business settings. In Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/06/208-making-numbers-meaningful/...208 – Making Numbers Meaningful appeared first on Anecdote.]]>963false208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/207-control-is-an-illusion-barbra-streisand--60417596207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25768Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:16 +0000Shawn CallahanIn Episode 207 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn the origin of “The Streisand Effect” and uncover its powerful lesson on perseverance in business. In Episode 207 … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/06/207-control-is-an-illusion/ appeared first on...207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand appeared first on Anecdote.]]>878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/206-necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention-john-sipe--60344401206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25751Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:30 +0000Shawn CallahanExplore 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 … The post...206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/205-creativity-in-constraints-michael-jackson-and-lionel-richie--60268034205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25742Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:00:22 +0000Shawn CallahanBoundless creativity can create stagnancy. Listen to hear how Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie demonstrate the importance of constraints in creativity. In Episode 205 of … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2024/06/205-creativity-in-constraints/...205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie appeared first on Anecdote.]]>809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/204-the-serve-and-return-turning-point-agassi-becker-and-perseverance--59599686204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25728Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:14 +0000Shawn CallahanWe 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...204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/203-the-resilience-and-persistence-story-of-penfolds-grange--60042207203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25724Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanResilience 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...203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/202-efficiency-versus-cost-cutting--59093662202 – Efficiency versus cost cutting appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25680Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:00:02 +0000Shawn CallahanReducing 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...202 – Efficiency versus cost cutting appeared first on Anecdote.]]>923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/201-governance-and-accountability-lose-their-barings--59008688201 – Governance and accountability lose their Barings appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25686Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:00:26 +0000Shawn CallahanA 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, … The post...201 – Governance and accountability lose their Barings appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/200-weber-bbq-australian-success--58089483200 – Weber BBQ Australian Success appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25643Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:49:32 +0000Shawn CallahanWelcome 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 … The post...200 – Weber BBQ Australian Success appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/199-approach-to-the-south-poles-apart-amundsen-scott--57933404199 – Approach to the south poles apart – Amundsen Scott appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25627Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:00:05 +0000Shawn CallahanTwo 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...199 – Approach to the south poles apart – Amundsen Scott appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1064falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/198-mayor-in-the-monkey-suit-stuart-drummond--57933836198 – Mayor in the monkey suit – Stuart Drummond appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25623Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:00:37 +0000Shawn CallahanPeople 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...198 – Mayor in the monkey suit – Stuart Drummond appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/197-atlanta-olympic-swim-1996-kieren-perkins--57774787197 – Atlanta Olympic swim 1996 – Kieren Perkins appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25618Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:23:18 +0000Shawn CallahanAustralian 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...197 – Atlanta Olympic swim 1996 – Kieren Perkins appeared first on Anecdote.]]>896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/196-better-fire-story-michigan-uni--57655061196 – Better fire story – Michigan Uni appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25613Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:35:46 +0000Shawn CallahanMichigan 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...196 – Better fire story – Michigan Uni appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/195-bullet-train-kingfisher-nose-eiji-nakatsu--57539637195 – Bullet train kingfisher nose – Eiji Nakatsu appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25607Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:45:45 +0000Shawn CallahanBird 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. The post...195 – Bullet train kingfisher nose – Eiji Nakatsu appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/194-french-reverse-mortgage-jeanne-calment--57437660194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25601Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:23:09 +0000Shawn CallahanJeanne 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...194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/193-rolling-stones-songwriting-andrew-loog-oldham--57097332193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog Oldham appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25518Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:00:09 +0000Shawn CallahanAndrew 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'...193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog Oldham appeared first on Anecdote.]]>979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/192-americas-cup-speed-focus-peter-blake--56983208192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter Blake appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25514Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:00:02 +0000Shawn CallahanSir 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. The post...192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter Blake appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/190-infancy-of-the-newborn-test-virginia-apgar--56731505190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25497Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:27:58 +0000Shawn CallahanThe 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. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/09/190-infancy-of-the-newborn-test-virginia-apgar/...190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/189-the-last-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-harrison-ford-gary-marshall--56326375189 – The last raiders of the lost ark – Harrison Ford – Gary Marshall appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25416Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:00:15 +0000Shawn CallahanSometime 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. The post...189 – The last raiders of the lost ark – Harrison Ford – Gary Marshall appeared first on Anecdote.]]>698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/188-sydney-opera-house-jorn-utzon-ove-arup--56225545188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25410Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:11:35 +0000Shawn CallahanCan 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...188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/187-privacy-in-the-eu-anastasia-dedyukhina-consciously-digital--55159857187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously Digital appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25148Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:00:28 +0000Shawn CallahanIf 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...187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously Digital appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/185-vr-headsets-are-coming-ursula-llabres-from-meta--54540292185 – VR headsets are coming – Ursula Llabres from Meta appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25142Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:06:57 +0000Shawn CallahanThe 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. The post...185 – VR headsets are coming – Ursula Llabres from Meta appeared first on Anecdote.]]>2607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/186-never-give-up-jack-ma--54429028186 – Never give up – Jack Ma appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25134Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:06:17 +0000Shawn CallahanThe 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. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/06/186-never-give-up-jack-ma/ appeared first on...186 – Never give up – Jack Ma appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/184-don-t-push-your-bias-onto-others--53881873184 – Don’t push your bias onto others appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25091Tue, 16 May 2023 02:12:08 +0000Shawn CallahanOpinions 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. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/05/184-dont-push-your-bias-onto-others/ appeared first on...184 – Don’t push your bias onto others appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/183-show-your-work-as-much-as-possible-the-caillebotte-seven--53564249183 – Show your work as much as possible – The Caillebotte Seven appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25074Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:00:36 +0000Shawn CallahanWe 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. The post...183 – Show your work as much as possible – The Caillebotte Seven appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/182-listen-to-your-customer-anita-roddick--53496222182 – Listen to your customer – Anita Roddick appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=25062Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:00:48 +0000Shawn CallahanSome of the best ideas will come from your customers. Listen to hear how The Body Shop grew from a side hustle to an international … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/04/182-listen-to-your-customer-anita-roddick/ appeared first on...182 – Listen to your customer – Anita Roddick appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/181-it-s-never-too-late-judith-curphey--53270595181 – It’s never too late – Judith Curphey appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24896Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:00:13 +0000Shawn CallahanIt’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. The post...181 – It’s never too late – Judith Curphey appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/180-focus-on-your-work-christine-ha--53204121180 – Focus on your work – Christine Ha appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24885Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:00:22 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’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. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/03/180-focus-on-your-work-christine-ha/...180 – Focus on your work – Christine Ha appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-164-you-don-t-need-to-be-an-expert-lisa-blair--53129318Replay 164 – You don’t need to be an expert – Lisa Blair appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24877Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:34:16 +0000Shawn CallahanYou 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. The post...Replay 164 – You don’t need to be an expert – Lisa Blair appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/179-there-is-no-average--53063755179 – There is no average appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24866Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:00:34 +0000Shawn CallahanIf you design for the average, you might find you’re designing for no one. Listen to hear how challenging an assumption held for 30 years transformed aircraft cockpit design. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/03/179-there-is-no-average/ appeared...179 – There is no average appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/178-don-t-lose-sight-of-the-collective-impact-of-your-decisions--52903131178 – Don’t lose sight of the collective impact of your decisions appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24853Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:00:14 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t get lax; keep up your level of focus. Listen to hear how a series of isolated decisions led to the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/02/178-dont-lose-sight-of-the-collective-impact-of-your-decisions/...178 – Don’t lose sight of the collective impact of your decisions appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/177-create-a-space-where-ideas-are-shared-ron-howard--52903155177 – Create a space where ideas are shared – Ron Howard appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24829Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:00:30 +0000Shawn CallahanCreate a space where ideas are shared but know that having an idea doesn’t make it a good one. Listen to hear what Ron Howard took away from the set of the Andy Griffith Show. The post...177 – Create a space where ideas are shared – Ron Howard appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/176-connect-your-change-to-something-known-and-familiar-run-dmc-and-aerosmith--52903021176 – Connect your change to something known and familiar – Run-DMC and Aerosmith appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24812Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:33:19 +0000Shawn CallahanSimilar enough to be listened to, different enough to be heard. Listen to hear how a collaboration between Run-DMC and Aerosmith changed the culture and paved the way for hip-hop music to become mainstream. The post...176 – Connect your change to something known and familiar – Run-DMC and Aerosmith appeared first on Anecdote.]]>942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/175-don-t-miss-the-big-picture--52903351175 – Don’t miss the big picture appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24800Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:00:30 +0000Shawn CallahanWe risk losing sight of the bigger picture when we focus on one detail. Listen to hear how a recent participant in one of Mark’s … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/02/175-dont-miss-the-big-picture/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.175 – Don’t miss the big picture appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/174-we-have-enough-kurt-vonnegut-and-joseph-heller--52903721174 – We have enough – Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24787Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:26:26 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t strive for excess; be content with ‘enough’. Listen to hear the Joseph Heller quote that inspired his friend Kurt Vonnegut’s tribute poem. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2023/01/174-we-have-enough/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.174 – We have enough – Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/173-knowledge-can-come-from-any-source-with-maria-marenco--52902960173 – Knowledge can come from any source with Maria Marenco appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24764Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:00:16 +0000Shawn CallahanKnowledge can come from any source; be cautious about what ideas you dismiss. Listen to hear how a 10-year-old girl and her mother helped Apollo 11 land on the moon and return to Earth safely. The post...173 – Knowledge can come from any source with Maria Marenco appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/172-feedback-doesn-t-work--52903725172 – Feedback doesn’t work appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24741Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:00:05 +0000Shawn CallahanGiving feedback doesn’t work; strengths, not weaknesses, offer growth opportunities. Listen to hear how Lionel Messi became one of the world’s best football players. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/12/172-feedback-doesnt-work/ appeared first on...172 – Feedback doesn’t work appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/171-everybody-matters--52903044171 – Everybody matters appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24732Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:45:07 +0000Shawn CallahanCaring about the growth of your people is more likely to lead you to success than treating them like resources. Listen to hear how Bob Chapman transformed his family business so that its revenue grew from $18 million to over $2 billion. The post...171 – Everybody matters appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/170-one-person-can-change-the-world--52903354170 – One person can change the world appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24706Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:56:18 +0000Shawn CallahanChange comes from unexpected sources. Listen to hear how Malcolm McLean changed the world transportation landscape. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/12/170-one-person-can-change-the-world/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.170 – One person can change the world appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-136-experiences-change-minds--52903186Replay 136 – Experiences change minds appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24698Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:20 +0000Shawn CallahanSuggestions and arguments don’t change minds, but experiences do. Listen to hear how a husband finally persuaded his wife to buy herself a new, improved bike. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/11/replay-136-experiences-change-minds/ appeared...Replay 136 – Experiences change minds appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-model-beneficial-behaviours--52903051169 – Model beneficial behaviours appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24683Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:00:34 +0000Shawn CallahanModel the behaviours that will benefit your entire team. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook saved his crew from scurvy. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/11/169-model-beneficial-behaviours/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.169 – Model beneficial behaviours appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-it-s-not-about-you--52903053168 – It’s not about you appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24672Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:00:51 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t get caught up in the moment. It’s not about you. Listen to hear how some stern words eased Jason Alexander’s anxiety and pushed him back onto the acting path. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/11/168-its-not-about-you/ appeared first on...168 – It’s not about you appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-believe-in-your-people--52903702167 – Believe in your people appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24656Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:17:50 +0000Shawn CallahanBelieve in your people, and they’ll believe in themselves. Listen to hear how the support of a coach and school principal changed Michael Lewis’ life.  The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/11/167-believe-in-your-people/ appeared first on...167 – Believe in your people appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-don-t-let-money-be-your-purpose--52903712166 – Don’t let money be your purpose appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24635Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:00:34 +0000Shawn CallahanThe purpose of an organisation can hugely impact the way it behaves. Listen to hear how a monetary focus made Boeing responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/11/166-dont-let-money-be-your-purpose/...166 – Don’t let money be your purpose appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-well-managed-diverse-teams-are-more-productive--52903722165 – Well-managed diverse teams are more productive appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24611Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:00:50 +0000Shawn CallahanPoorly managed diverse teams are less productive than homogenous teams, but when managed well, diverse teams are the most productive. Listen for a taste of what Anecdote Principal Rob Grundel will cover in our upcoming webinar. The post...165 – Well-managed diverse teams are more productive appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-126-company-values-give-confidence--52903344Replay 126 – Company values give confidence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24583Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:33:39 +0000Shawn CallahanCompany values enable your people to act quickly and with confidence. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/10/replay-126-company-values-give-confidence/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.Replay 126 – Company values give confidence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-you-don-t-need-to-be-an-expert--52902910164 – You don’t need to be an expert appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24533Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:00:27 +0000Shawn CallahanYou don't need to be an expert to develop expertise. Listen to hear how Lisa Blair beat the odds and went from sailing novice to record breaker. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/10/164-you-dont-need-to-be-an-expert/ appeared first on...164 – You don’t need to be an expert appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-understand-the-culture-you-re-operating-in--52903064163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24516Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:00:05 +0000Shawn CallahanWith experience, listening and empathy, you’ll come to understand cultural nuances. Listen to hear James Mills, Global Vice President of Sales at Mars Wrigley, talk … The post...163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/162-use-contrast-to-make-an-impact--52903164162 – Use contrast to make an impact appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24494Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:00:21 +0000Shawn CallahanExperience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/09/162-use-contrast-to-make-an-impact/ appeared first on...162 – Use contrast to make an impact appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-plans-often-go-astray--52903376161 – Plans often go astray appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24478Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:00:47 +0000Shawn CallahanAs the saying goes, the best-laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong. Listen to hear what a group of economists proposed to eradicate an issue impacting a series of childcare centres. The post...161 – Plans often go astray appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-challenge-your-assumptions--52903061160 – Challenge your assumptions appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24458Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:00:38 +0000Shawn CallahanGreat insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/09/160-challenge-your-assumptions/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.160 – Challenge your assumptions appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-try-and-try-and-try-again--52903047159 – Try and try and try again appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24436Mon, 05 Sep 2022 21:00:55 +0000Shawn CallahanIf you truly care about your idea and persist with it, you won’t need every available resource or qualification to innovate. Listen to hear the story behind the Wright brothers’ first flight. The post...159 – Try and try and try again appeared first on Anecdote.]]>979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-don-t-argue-influence--52903665158 – Don’t argue, influence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24425Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:11:07 +0000Shawn CallahanYou can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/08/158-dont-argue-influence/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.158 – Don’t argue, influence appeared first on Anecdote.]]>937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-take-it-one-step-at-a-time--52903048157 – Take it one step at a time appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24395Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:16:56 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t try to achieve everything from the get-go, but take it one step at a time. Listen to hear how a German military general inspired the Founder of CNN. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/08/157-take-it-one-step-at-a-time/ appeared first on...157 – Take it one step at a time appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1026falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-adopt-transparent-systems--52903392156 – Adopt transparent systems appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24336Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:24 +0000Shawn CallahanDo things the right way, not the easy way. Listen to hear how adopting a more transparent system saved thousands of lives in five United States states. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/08/156-adopt-transparent-systems/ appeared first on...156 – Adopt transparent systems appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-don-t-ignore-the-dottie-in-your-life--52903378155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24293Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:00:10 +0000Shawn CallahanWhen it comes to leadership, little things make a big difference. Listen to hear what inspired Walt Bettinger’s, CEO at Charles Schwab, leadership style. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/08/155-dont-ignore-the-dottie-in-your-life/ appeared first...155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life appeared first on Anecdote.]]>819falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-less-is-more--52903054154 – Less is more appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24252Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:07:59 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t put everything into your stories. You’ll overwhelm or distract your listener. Listen to hear how cutting a scene from the original King Kong kept audiences engaged. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/07/154-focus-on-what-matters/ appeared...154 – Less is more appeared first on Anecdote.]]>959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-focus-on-your-goal--52903179153 – Focus on your goal appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24236Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:00:18 +0000Shawn CallahanSometimes you must ignore what’s happening around you and focus on your goal. Listen to hear how this strategy helped Julia Louis-Dreyfus survive breast cancer. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/07/153-focus-on-your-goal/ appeared first on...153 – Focus on your goal appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-present-a-united-front--52903076152 – Present a united front appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24224Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:00:56 +0000Shawn CallahanPresent a united front to avoid bad outcomes. Listen to hear how Ryan Reynolds and his brothers avoided their father’s fury. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/07/152-present-a-united-front/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.152 – Present a united front appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-balance-performance-and-engagement--52903705151 – Balance performance and engagement appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24214Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000Shawn CallahanSuccessful leadership requires a balance of performance and engagement. Listen to hear how a Country Head improved his numbers without his number one salesperson. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/07/151-balancing-performance-and-engagement/...151 – Balance performance and engagement appeared first on Anecdote.]]>876falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anecdotally-speaking-s-mid-year-break--52903706Anecdotally Speaking’s mid-year break appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24187Mon, 30 May 2022 21:00:18 +0000Shawn CallahanAnecdotally Speaking is taking a short mid-year break so that we can produce some exciting new content! We’ll be back on the 5th of July. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/05/anecdotally-speakings-mid-year-break/ appeared first on...Anecdotally Speaking’s mid-year break appeared first on Anecdote.]]>10falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-in-praise-of-small-stories--52903181150 – In praise of small stories appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24113Tue, 17 May 2022 02:05:34 +0000Shawn CallahanA slight change in mindset can improve your entire day. Listen to hear some examples of small stories that have a big impact. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/05/150-in-praise-of-small-stories/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.150 – In praise of small stories appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-112-fedex-helicopter-story-absolutely-positively-flies--52903728Replay 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24079Mon, 09 May 2022 21:00:33 +0000Shawn CallahanIf you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. We replay Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of all time. The post...Replay 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-natural-selection-of-the-fittest-story--52903726149 – Natural selection of the fittest story appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24064Mon, 02 May 2022 21:00:43 +0000Shawn CallahanIf you want to change someone’s mind, you need to find a range of stories, not just one. Listen to hear how Charles Darwin formulated and gained support for his theory of evolution. The post...149 – Natural selection of the fittest story appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-when-sense-takes-flight--52902839148 – When sense takes flight appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24052Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:15:49 +0000Shawn CallahanYour decisions can have unintended consequences, so give them careful consideration. Listen to hear how one man’s decision caused the deaths of millions of people. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/04/148-when-sense-takes-flight/ appeared first...148 – When sense takes flight appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-the-chemistry-of-hot-and-cold-states--52903737147 – The chemistry of hot and cold states appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24028Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:25:56 +0000Shawn CallahanContext and emotional state determine success, so when stakes are high, consider simulating the scenario as best you can. Listen to hear how a premier league soccer coach did just that. The post...147 – The chemistry of hot and cold states appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1041falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-the-assistant-director-s-cut--52903177146 – The Assistant Director’s cut appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24013Tue, 12 Apr 2022 03:12:25 +0000Shawn CallahanTrust those around you; as a leader, you don’t always need to make the final decision. Listen to hear how an actor handles starring in and directing a movie. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/04/146-the-assistant-directors-cut/ appeared first on...146 – The Assistant Director’s cut appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-dark-mansions-made-of-cubes-and-squares--52903156145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squares appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=24000Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:00:43 +0000Shawn CallahanWhen you start something, stick with it until you finish it. Listen to hear how an English mathematician solved the world’s longest-standing maths problem. Shawn … The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/04/145-dark-mansions-made-of-cubes-and-squares/...145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squares appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-science-warms-up-to-story--52903057144 – Science warms up to story appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23840Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:00:11 +0000Shawn CallahanTo build trust, you need to share emotional information. Listen to hear how three studies found a link between oxytocin and behaviour change. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/03/144-science-warms-up-to-story/ appeared first on...144 – Science warms up to story appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-107-you-just-might-do-it-if-you-don-t-know-you-can-t--52903173Replay 107 – You just might do it if you don’t know you can’t appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23708Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:00:03 +0000Shawn CallahanMindset has an incredible impact on performance. Listen to hear how George Dantzig solved two famously unsolvable mathematics problems. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/03/replay-107-you-just-might-do-it-if-you-dont-know-you-cant/ appeared first...Replay 107 – You just might do it if you don’t know you can’t appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-not-exactly-a-man-cave--52903191143 – Not exactly a man cave appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23688Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:58:14 +0000Shawn CallahanYou don’t know when your unique combination of skills will be needed. Listen to hear the story behind the miraculous rescue of thirteen boys from a Thai cave system. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/03/143-not-exactly-a-man-cave/ appeared first...143 – Not exactly a man cave appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-075-conflict-is-essential-to-collaboration--52902967Replay 075 – Conflict is essential to collaboration appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23666Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:57 +0000Shawn CallahanThe barriers that women face hold all of us back. Listen to hear how Dr Alice Stewart overcame all sorts of obstacles to find a correlation between x-raying pregnant women and childhood cancer. The post...Replay 075 – Conflict is essential to collaboration appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-million-dollar-bathroom-basin--52903734142 – Million-dollar bathroom basin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23649Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:26:54 +0000Shawn CallahanCustomer service is everything. Listen to hear how one salesperson lost their business a $1.5 million contract. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/02/142-million-dollar-bathroom-basin/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.142 – Million-dollar bathroom basin appeared first on Anecdote.]]>579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-rocket-science-propelling-librarians--52903134141 – Rocket science propelling librarians appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23591Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:41:39 +0000Shawn CallahanWhen you build a workplace culture that allows mistakes to be discussed, you ensure they won’t be repeated. Listen to hear how a jet propulsion laboratory owns its failures and fosters a learning culture. The post...141 – Rocket science propelling librarians appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-when-you-desperately-need-your-plan-b--52903066140 – When you desperately need your plan B appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23573Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:00:20 +0000Shawn CallahanHave a plan B and keep it top of mind. Listen to hear how a desperate cry for help saved a man’s life just last month. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/02/140-when-you-desperately-need-your-plan-b/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.140 – When you desperately need your plan B appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-contract-bondage-no-good-by-george--52903193139 – Contract bondage no good by George appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23560Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:57:38 +0000Shawn CallahanYou don’t have to follow the path people expect you to take. Listen to hear why an Australian actor refused to sign a contract worth more than one million pounds. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/02/139-contract-bondage-no-good-by-george/...139 – Contract bondage no good by George appeared first on Anecdote.]]>972falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-scurvy-sailors-served-sauerkraut--52902944138 – Scurvy sailors served sauerkraut appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23501Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:00:40 +0000Shawn CallahanPushing ideas and actions on people will only lead to resistance. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook used a pull strategy to save his crew from scurvy. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2022/01/138-scurvy-sailors-served-sauerkraut/ appeared first...138 – Scurvy sailors served sauerkraut appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-journeys-of-heroes-and-beatles--52902966137 – Journeys of heroes and Beatles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23487Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:28:00 +0000Shawn CallahanA team philosophy will help soothe your colleagues’ concerns in stressful situations. Listen to hear why the Beatles reminded each other that “something will happen” when tensions rose. The post...137 – Journeys of heroes and Beatles appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-it-s-like-riding-a-new-bike--52903373136 – It’s like riding a new bike appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23464Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:00:42 +0000Shawn CallahanSuggestion and argument alone don’t change minds, but experiences do. Listen to hear how one husband finally persuaded his wife to buy herself a new and improved bike. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/12/136-its-like-riding-a-new-bike/ appeared...136 – It’s like riding a new bike appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-noticing-the-cut-versus-feeling-the-pain--52903723135 – Noticing the cut versus feeling the pain appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23451Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:21:55 +0000Shawn CallahanEmpathy will help you help other people. Listen to hear how a woman stopped a child’s crying by showing that she could really understand how they were feeling. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/12/135-noticing-the-cut-versus-feeling-the-pain/...135 – Noticing the cut versus feeling the pain appeared first on Anecdote.]]>867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-look-for-the-good-and-trust-in-the-work--52903184134 – Look for the good and trust in the work appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23438Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:32:14 +0000Shawn CallahanYou don’t know what other people are going through. Listen to hear why Hugh van Cuylenburg will never stop pushing his organisation’s (The Resilience Project) message. The post...134 – Look for the good and trust in the work appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-034-when-baggage-really-flies--52903188Replay 034 – When baggage really flies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23430Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:39:27 +0000Shawn CallahanHaving a clear purpose will help the people in your organisation make better decisions. Listen to hear how Southwest Airlines increased its revenue by more than $1 billion by following its purpose. The post...Replay 034 – When baggage really flies appeared first on Anecdote.]]>848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-potter-spells-initiative--52902972133 – Potter spells initiative appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23410Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:00:02 +0000Shawn CallahanDon’t wait for someone to come along and solve your problems—step up and make things happen. Listen to hear how a clever Storytelling for Leaders participant used an anecdote from a popular franchise to connect and build rapport.  The post...133 – Potter spells initiative appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-wolves-cane-toads-and-tubby-ships--52903214132 – Wolves, cane toads and tubby ships appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23393Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:00:13 +0000Shawn CallahanWhat impact does your leadership have on your organisation? Listen to hear what lessons the reintroduction of a species into an ecosystem can offer business. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/11/132-wolves-cane-toads-and-tubby-ships/ appeared...132 – Wolves, cane toads and tubby ships appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-023-industrial-design-with-child-s-play--52903175Replay 023 – Industrial design with child’s play appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23379Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:00:56 +0000Shawn CallahanTo put your customer first, you need to be able to see things from their perspective. Listen to hear how a 7-year-old girl prompted Doug Dietz to redesign his MRI machine. The post...Replay 023 – Industrial design with child’s play appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-did-you-have-a-nice-grand-slam-darling--52903198131 – Did you have a nice Grand Slam, darling? appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23357Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:00:21 +0000Shawn CallahanFollow your passion without thinking about the outcome, and success will follow. Listen to hear how a mother’s happy accident aided Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s tennis career. The post...131 – Did you have a nice Grand Slam, darling? appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-superwoman-with-x-ray-vision--52903185130 – Superwoman with x-ray vision appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23308Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:00:56 +0000Shawn CallahanEleanor Roosevelt once said, “Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’” Listen to hear how one woman persisted with her vision and changed the lives of over a million people. The post...130 – Superwoman with x-ray vision appeared first on Anecdote.]]>895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-the-unexpected-supporter--52903074129 – The unexpected supporter appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23271Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:00:12 +0000Shawn CallahanIt’s not enough to just say something—you need to act too. Listen to hear how Nelson Mandela showed the world that he wholeheartedly believed in reconciliation. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/10/129-the-unexpected-supporter/ appeared first on...129 – The unexpected supporter appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-collaboration-and-diversity-is-how-you-make-progress--52903274128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23225Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:00:04 +0000Shawn CallahanCollaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/10/128-collaboration-and-diversity-is-how-you-make-progress/...128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-the-mould-that-broke-the-staph--52903183127 – The mould that broke the staph appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23194Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:00:49 +0000Shawn CallahanNot all mistakes lead to failures. Listen to hear how one scientist’s carelessness resulted in a life-saving discovery. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/10/127-the-mould-that-broke-the-staph/ appeared first on https://www.anecdote.com.127 – The mould that broke the staph appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-shattering-decision-on-pet-food-quality--52903407126 – Shattering decision on pet food quality appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23157Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:00:36 +0000Shawn CallahanCompany values enable your people to act quickly and have confidence that they’ve made the right decision. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/09/126-shattering-decision-on-pet-food-quality/...126 – Shattering decision on pet food quality appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-lending-a-hose-to-neighbours-on-fire--52903217125 – Lending a hose to neighbours on fire appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23139Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:00:06 +0000Shawn CallahanGreat leaders communicate in ways that change minds and inspire action. Listen to hear how Franklin Roosevelt used an analogy to shift the events of World War II. The post https://www.anecdote.com/2021/09/125-lending-a-hose-to-neighbours-on-fire/...125 – Lending a hose to neighbours on fire appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-when-the-stakes-are-sky-high--52903160124 – When the stakes are sky high appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23101Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:00:10 +0000Shawn CallahanNo matter how unlikely an event seems, it pays to prepare. Listen to hear the inspiring but tragic story of Rick Rescorla, whose meticulous planning saved almost 3,000 people on 9/11. The post...124 – When the stakes are sky high appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-tragic-consequences-of-standing-by--52903683123 – Tragic consequences of standing by appeared first on Anecdote.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=23079Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:30:31 +0000Shawn CallahanChoosing to remain a bystander can have disastrous effects. Listen to hear how 37 people assumed another person would take responsibility and, as a result, a young woman lost her life. The post...123 – Tragic consequences of standing by appeared first on Anecdote.]]>1605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-don-t-do-your-block-buster--46394273https://buff.ly/2U3LKMR

The story follows the period in which Blockbuster went from being at its peak with some 9,000 stores worldwide to declaring bankruptcy.

If you would like to receive an email every time we release a new episode of Anecdotally Speaking, you can fill out the subscribe form on our podcasts page: https://www.anecdote.com/podcasts/]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22956Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:00:46 +0000Shawn CallahanIn an Anecdotally Speaking first, this week’s episode is a solo episode with Shawn as host! He shares a story from Gina Keating’s book, Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America’s Eyeballs: https://buff.ly/2U3LKMR The story follows the period in which...https://buff.ly/2U3LKMR

The story follows the period in which Blockbuster went from being at its peak with some 9,000 stores worldwide to declaring bankruptcy.

If you would like to receive an email every time we release a new episode of Anecdotally Speaking, you can fill out the subscribe form on our podcasts page: https://www.anecdote.com/podcasts/]]>811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-low-vaulting-horse-raises-the-bar--46394272https://buff.ly/3xFF1Xz). He shares a sports story following the actions that led Svetlana Khorkina to win a gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Shawn mentions this study of professional golfers and how they react to their hole-by-hole play: https://buff.ly/3hidULM

We’ve just announced a series of virtual public programs to run in July, August, and September. Whether you’re a leader, a salesperson, work with data, or in a school, we have a program for you! For more information, head to our events page (https://www.anecdote.com/events/). We would love to have some of our listeners along!]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22840Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:00:42 +0000Shawn CallahanWelcome to another episode of Anecdotally Speaking! Mark is feeling a bit of pressure this week after hearing such a great story from Doug Keeley in our last episode (https://buff.ly/3xFF1Xz). He shares a sports story following the actions that led...https://buff.ly/3xFF1Xz). He shares a sports story following the actions that led Svetlana Khorkina to win a gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Shawn mentions this study of professional golfers and how they react to their hole-by-hole play: https://buff.ly/3hidULM

We’ve just announced a series of virtual public programs to run in July, August, and September. Whether you’re a leader, a salesperson, work with data, or in a school, we have a program for you! For more information, head to our events page (https://www.anecdote.com/events/). We would love to have some of our listeners along!]]>1212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-a-rose-by-any-other-clinical-name--46394275https://www.npr.org/transcripts/817977005). The story follows 71-year-old Joy Milne and how she discovered she had an unusual ability. 

Shawn also mentions Sudhir Breaks the Internet, another podcast (https://freakonomics.com/sudhir-breaks-the-internet/), and Gary Klein's Triple Path Model of Insight (https://www.gary-klein.com/insight) in this episode. ]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22666Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:00:21 +0000Shawn CallahanPodcasts are great places to find stories. This week, Mark shares a story he heard on an episode of Invisibilia (https://www.npr.org/transcripts/817977005). The story follows 71-year-old Joy Milne and how she discovered she had an unusual ability. ...https://www.npr.org/transcripts/817977005). The story follows 71-year-old Joy Milne and how she discovered she had an unusual ability. 

Shawn also mentions Sudhir Breaks the Internet, another podcast (https://freakonomics.com/sudhir-breaks-the-internet/), and Gary Klein's Triple Path Model of Insight (https://www.gary-klein.com/insight) in this episode. ]]>1595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-hidden-figures-the-prequel--46394274
Shawn mentions our upcoming School Story Lab. If you’re interested in attending or know someone who might be, visit: https://www.anecdote.com/school-story-lab/. Our second cohort begins in May! ]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22625Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:00:29 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a story from when he was working in computer programming in the late 1980s. It follows how he made a groundbreaking discovery for his team, but only once he had found the right phrase to gain...
Shawn mentions our upcoming School Story Lab. If you’re interested in attending or know someone who might be, visit: https://www.anecdote.com/school-story-lab/. Our second cohort begins in May! ]]>1010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/099-ceo-becomes-late-chairman--46394270
If you are interested in reading our paper, Corporate Storytelling: The Definitive Guide, click here.https://bit.ly/3qRw4q6

Shawn and Mark would love to hear your examples of reward and recognition, times it worked and times it didn’t. Send us an email at people@anecdote.com

We recently launched our new program, School Story Lab, and are currently taking the first cohort through the program. In the School Story Lab, we help schools craft and tell their school strategy story. It is a highly practical and hands-on 4-part program that is suitable for all schools, all around the world. Our next cohort begins in May, so if you are interested or may know a school that may be interested, click here.https://bit.ly/3lhpAjo]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22593Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:29:26 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark share a handful of short stories that showcase, both positive and negative, reward and recognition within the workplace. If you are interested in reading our paper, Corporate...
If you are interested in reading our paper, Corporate Storytelling: The Definitive Guide, click here.https://bit.ly/3qRw4q6

Shawn and Mark would love to hear your examples of reward and recognition, times it worked and times it didn’t. Send us an email at people@anecdote.com

We recently launched our new program, School Story Lab, and are currently taking the first cohort through the program. In the School Story Lab, we help schools craft and tell their school strategy story. It is a highly practical and hands-on 4-part program that is suitable for all schools, all around the world. Our next cohort begins in May, so if you are interested or may know a school that may be interested, click here.https://bit.ly/3lhpAjo]]>1164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/098-gender-biased-snow-job-really-hurts--43821873https://bit.ly/3qtqFp5

Stay tuned to see what we come up with for our 100th episode in just two weeks! Don't forget that you can subscribe to our podcast via email (we will email you each time we release an episode) on www.anecdote.com/podcasts. ]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22571Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:00:57 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week's episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a story he found in Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. The story is one of many included in her book to demonstrate how unconscious gender biases can impact our actions and...https://bit.ly/3qtqFp5

Stay tuned to see what we come up with for our 100th episode in just two weeks! Don't forget that you can subscribe to our podcast via email (we will email you each time we release an episode) on www.anecdote.com/podcasts. ]]>1182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/097-beware-your-inner-thespian--43821877
In this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark are joined by communication experts and Anecdote Partners, The Story Spotters, Sarah Jane McKechnie and David Pullan. Sarah Jane and David recently joined the Anecdote network late last year and are facilitators of our Story-Powered Sales program.

Thank you to Sarah Jane and David for providing excellent insight into how authenticity plays a major role in effective leadership and communication. 

To connect with Sarah Jane, click here. https://bit.ly/37J2SuP

To connect with David, click here. https://bit.ly/3bCqZMQ]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22555Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:00:43 +0000Shawn CallahanTW: sexual assault at 27:04 In this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark are joined by communication experts and Anecdote Partners, The Story Spotters, Sarah Jane McKechnie and David Pullan. Sarah Jane and David recently joined the...
In this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark are joined by communication experts and Anecdote Partners, The Story Spotters, Sarah Jane McKechnie and David Pullan. Sarah Jane and David recently joined the Anecdote network late last year and are facilitators of our Story-Powered Sales program.

Thank you to Sarah Jane and David for providing excellent insight into how authenticity plays a major role in effective leadership and communication. 

To connect with Sarah Jane, click here. https://bit.ly/37J2SuP

To connect with David, click here. https://bit.ly/3bCqZMQ]]>2171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/096-boarders-stories-and-smoking-guns--43595623
If you would like to hear more about Airbnb’s co-founder, Joe Gebbia, check out his episode on the Tim Ferriss Podcast. https://bit.ly/3apNYLK

Next week, our public Storytelling for Leaders programs kick-off! Last-minute tickets are still available, so click here to register. https://bit.ly/3bh1Ve6 We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22535Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:00:47 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the story of how Airbnb co-founder, Brian Chesky, learnt the power of storyboarding to reveal insights. Storyboarding was invented by Walt Disney when the company was producing its first...
If you would like to hear more about Airbnb’s co-founder, Joe Gebbia, check out his episode on the Tim Ferriss Podcast. https://bit.ly/3apNYLK

Next week, our public Storytelling for Leaders programs kick-off! Last-minute tickets are still available, so click here to register. https://bit.ly/3bh1Ve6 We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.]]>1457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/095-wolf-stories-in-sheep-s-clothing--43595624Our first public programs of the year are just two weeks away! If you are interested in attending one of our March Storytelling for Leaders programs, click on the link to register. We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com. https://bit.ly/3p0dFqr]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22523Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:00:22 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells a story he first heard in a taxi in Coffs Harbour. The story explores how we can all get stuck in our ways and just move through the motions of life. It’s a great short story that we can all...Our first public programs of the year are just two weeks away! If you are interested in attending one of our March Storytelling for Leaders programs, click on the link to register. We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com. https://bit.ly/3p0dFqr]]>1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/094-building-bridges-to-thaw-the-frozen--43354467
Thank you to Param for joining the guys this week. If you would like to connect with him, click here. https://bit.ly/2YUb2vF

If you are interested in attending our March Storytelling for Leaders programs, click on the link to register. We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com. https://bit.ly/3p0dFqr]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22517Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:00:35 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Param Venkat, Founder and CEO of Spiria Inc, joins Shawn and Mark. Param is a storytelling and sales expert who delivers Anecdote programs across North America. Thank you to Param for joining the guys...
Thank you to Param for joining the guys this week. If you would like to connect with him, click here. https://bit.ly/2YUb2vF

If you are interested in attending our March Storytelling for Leaders programs, click on the link to register. We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com. https://bit.ly/3p0dFqr]]>2529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/093-green-team-schemes-screen-fiends--43241862Shawn mentioned how emotion is a driving force for change and referenced a recent episode of Freakonomics. To listen to the episode on disgust, click here. https://bit.ly/3crwsYS
And to read more on this topic, check out Shawn’s book, Putting Stories to Work. https://bit.ly/3pDpALJ
Tickets are now on sale for our first public Storytelling for Leaders programs for 2021! If you are interested in attending, click here to purchase tickets. www.anecdote.com/events
We are also hosting invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs, if this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.
As Shawn mentioned, we have launched a new program, School Story Lab! Our aim is to help school leaders make their strategy stick, get everyone on the same page, and build momentum for progress. The one-month program will run publicly for the first time in March. Each Lab gathers a cohort of schools looking for help to craft and tell their strategy stories. If you are interested or know of a school that may be interested, click here to find out more or get in touch! https://bit.ly/2YwIBnf]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22509Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:00:18 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares the story of a previous client of his, who had an internal group make outstanding behaviour change efforts with one small note. Shawn mentioned how emotion is a driving force for change and...Shawn mentioned how emotion is a driving force for change and referenced a recent episode of Freakonomics. To listen to the episode on disgust, click here. https://bit.ly/3crwsYS
And to read more on this topic, check out Shawn’s book, Putting Stories to Work. https://bit.ly/3pDpALJ
Tickets are now on sale for our first public Storytelling for Leaders programs for 2021! If you are interested in attending, click here to purchase tickets. www.anecdote.com/events
We are also hosting invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs, if this is of interest to you, please get in touch by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.
As Shawn mentioned, we have launched a new program, School Story Lab! Our aim is to help school leaders make their strategy stick, get everyone on the same page, and build momentum for progress. The one-month program will run publicly for the first time in March. Each Lab gathers a cohort of schools looking for help to craft and tell their strategy stories. If you are interested or know of a school that may be interested, click here to find out more or get in touch! https://bit.ly/2YwIBnf]]>1297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/092-seg-no-way--43241861
We will be releasing the dates for our first public Storytelling for Leaders program for 2021 very soon! If you are interested in attending or would like more information, get in touch with us at people@anecdote.com. You can also make sure you stay up to date on all things Anecdote by subscribing to our newsletter. https://bit.ly/3iA80Wn]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22498Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:00:27 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the story of a renowned inventor, Dean Kamen, and his invention, the Segway. The Segway’s invention brought a lot of excitement to mainstream media, but sadly it didn’t last very long....
We will be releasing the dates for our first public Storytelling for Leaders program for 2021 very soon! If you are interested in attending or would like more information, get in touch with us at people@anecdote.com. You can also make sure you stay up to date on all things Anecdote by subscribing to our newsletter. https://bit.ly/3iA80Wn]]>669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/091-fire-chief-s-great-instincts-before-bingo-bango--42996419https://bit.ly/3qsbCMU

Shawn mentions Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein’s article Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree. It contains two opposing ideologies tackling when you should or shouldn’t follow your gut. To download the article, click here. https://bit.ly/35NO4Kq

We have launched a new program at Anecdote! For close on a decade, we’ve been helping schools craft and tell their school story—their future direction, priorities, and planned impact. The aim is to help school leaders make their strategy stick, get everyone on the same page and build momentum for progress. Our new one-month program is called School Story Lab. Each Lab gathers a cohort of schools looking for help to craft and tell their strategy stories. If you are interested or know of a school that may be interested, click here to find out more or get in touch! https://www.anecdote.com/school-story-lab/]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=22488Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:00:48 +0000Shawn CallahanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares the story of a courageous firefighter, who led from the front and followed his intuition to make one of the most important decisions of his and his team’s lives. Mark wrote a blog post on...https://bit.ly/3qsbCMU

Shawn mentions Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein’s article Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree. It contains two opposing ideologies tackling when you should or shouldn’t follow your gut. To download the article, click here. https://bit.ly/35NO4Kq

We have launched a new program at Anecdote! For close on a decade, we’ve been helping schools craft and tell their school story—their future direction, priorities, and planned impact. The aim is to help school leaders make their strategy stick, get everyone on the same page and build momentum for progress. Our new one-month program is called School Story Lab. Each Lab gathers a cohort of schools looking for help to craft and tell their strategy stories. If you are interested or know of a school that may be interested, click here to find out more or get in touch! https://www.anecdote.com/school-story-lab/]]>1238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/090-corporate-storytelling-job-applications-and-interviews--42888399
Last year, we released the first eight episodes of this podcast series. The series celebrates the publication of our definitive guide to corporate storytelling, titled Corporate Storytelling—The Essential Guide. You can access it here and read about the myriad of ways you can apply storytelling in a business context. https://bit.ly/3pe4FPU

If you would like to read more about how stories that elicit disgust are more shareable, click here to access Chip Heath’s paper, Emotional Selection in Memes: The Case of Urban Legends.
https://bit.ly/2Jnm8oN

We will be back to our usual episode format next week, and again we’ll have a new episode out each Tuesday at 7:00 am (AEDT). We hope you’ve enjoyed this series. If you would like to see more episodes like this from us in the future, you can let us know by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=21924Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:00:52 +0000Shawn CallahanWelcome to 2021, and to a bonus episode which finalises our Anecdotally Speaking—Corporate Storytelling series! Last year, we released the first eight episodes of this podcast series. The series celebrates the publication of our definitive guide to...
Last year, we released the first eight episodes of this podcast series. The series celebrates the publication of our definitive guide to corporate storytelling, titled Corporate Storytelling—The Essential Guide. You can access it here and read about the myriad of ways you can apply storytelling in a business context. https://bit.ly/3pe4FPU

If you would like to read more about how stories that elicit disgust are more shareable, click here to access Chip Heath’s paper, Emotional Selection in Memes: The Case of Urban Legends.
https://bit.ly/2Jnm8oN

We will be back to our usual episode format next week, and again we’ll have a new episode out each Tuesday at 7:00 am (AEDT). We hope you’ve enjoyed this series. If you would like to see more episodes like this from us in the future, you can let us know by emailing us at people@anecdote.com.]]>1441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/088-corporate-storytelling-strategy-development-and-communication-with-melodie-potts-rosevear--42625489https://bit.ly/3pe4FPU

Thank you to Melodie Potts Rosevear for being part of this episode. To connect with Melodie, click here. https://bit.ly/3nhPZ0u

If you would like to learn more about Teach for Australia, click here to visit their website. https://bit.ly/3498E7g

As Shawn mentions in this episode, we would love your feedback on Anecdotally Speaking and our Corporate Storytelling series! Click the link to fill in a quick 3-minute survey. https://bit.ly/2KmwVji

If you have any further comments, feel free to send an email to people@anecdote.com.

Next week, on our final episode for 2020, we will be joined by Anecdote Principals, Mike Adams and Paul Ichilcik. In this episode, four Anecdote team members will discuss sales communication and our Story-Powered Sales program. We are looking forward to you tuning in!]]>https://www.anecdote.com/?p=21979Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:00:21 +0000Shawn CallahanWelcome to the seventh episode of our Anecdotally Speaking—Corporate Storytelling series! The series celebrates the paper we released at the end of October titled Corporate Storytelling—The Essential Guide. It is our definitive guide to corporate...https://bit.ly/3pe4FPU

Thank you to Melodie Potts Rosevear for being part of this episode. To connect with Melodie, click here. https://bit.ly/3nhPZ0u

If you would like to learn more about Teach for Australia, click here to visit their website. https://bit.ly/3498E7g

As Shawn mentions in this episode, we would love your feedback on Anecdotally Speaking and our Corporate Storytelling series! Click the link to fill in a quick 3-minute survey. https://bit.ly/2KmwVji

If you have any further comments, feel free to send an email to people@anecdote.com.

Next week, on our final episode for 2020, we will be joined by Anecdote Principals, Mike Adams and Paul Ichilcik. In this episode, four Anecdote team members will discuss sales communication and our Story-Powered Sales program. We are looking forward to you tuning in!]]>2282falsefull