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172 – Feedback doesn’t work
Giving 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.
Read More171 – Everybody matters
Caring 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.
Read More170 – One person can change the world
Change comes from unexpected sources. Listen to hear how Malcolm McLean changed the world transportation landscape.
Read MoreReplay 136 – Experiences change minds
Suggestions 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.
Read More169 – Model beneficial behaviours
Model the behaviours that will benefit your entire team. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook saved his crew from scurvy.
Read More168 – It’s not about you
Don’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.
Read More167 – Believe in your people
Believe 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.
Read MoreLearning by Immersion: Lessons from Paul McCartney
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication, Corporate Storytelling, Insight
Paul McCartney is famous for not being able to read or write music. So what can we learn about mastering storytelling from how he acquired his musical prowess?
Read More166 – Don’t let money be your purpose
The 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.
Read More165 – Well-managed diverse teams are more productive
Poorly 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.
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