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Random thoughts on anecdotes
Here are some thoughts/experiences from last week regarding anecdotes, how to elicit them and story-telling Last Wednesday I listened to Alana, an Aboriginal lady, tell …
Read MoreSuccessful leadership
This article gives an overview of a new book by Jason Jennings, ‘Hit the Ground Running‘ about the secrets of winning CEOs. He didn’t find …
Read MoreWorthwhile work
Is there a movement toward meaningful and worthwhile work? Are people increasingly interested in pursuing work that contributes to a more equitable, just, sustainable and …
Read MoreBirthday drinks venue
We have found a place we like for drinks. Madam Brussells, level 3, 59 Bourke St Melbourne. Next to Spaghetti Tree. Come on down and …
Read MoreAnecdote turns five
It seems hard to believe that it was five years ago tomorrow that Anecdote opened doors for business. Time has flown. On Tuesday 11 August, …
Read MoreNarrative or story-based approach to employee engagement
Late last year, a company approached us on the topic of employee engagement. They’d received the results of their biannual engagement survey and, as with …
Read MorePersuasion, facts, stories and the law
Court cases are decided on the basis of the facts and evidence presented. Or are they? I have long believed that court cases are essentially …
Read MoreThe Case for Complexity, the Pecha Kucha way
Last week I gave a presentation to the Canberra Pecha Kucha group on complexity. I subsequently recorded the presentation and loaded it to youtube. Pecha …
Read MoreFast Company recommendation
I just noticed that Fast Company expert blogger Thomas Clifford has listed Shawn as one of 7 interesting storytellers to follow on Twitter. I better …
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