Archive for the ‘Anecdotes’ Category

164 – You don’t need to be an expert

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 11, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

You 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.

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163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 4, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

With 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 …

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162 – Use contrast to make an impact

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 27, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Experience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience.

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161 – Plans often go astray

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 20, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

As 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.

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160 – Challenge your assumptions

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 13, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Great insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal.

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159 – Try and try and try again

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 6, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

If 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.

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158 – Don’t argue, influence

Posted by  Anecdote International —August 23, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment.

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157 – Take it one step at a time

Posted by  Anecdote International —August 16, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Don’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.

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156 – Adopt transparent systems

Do 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.

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155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life

When it comes to leadership, little things make a big difference. Listen to hear what inspired Walt Bettinger’s, CEO at Charles Schwab, leadership style.

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