Archive for February, 2025
238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt
Discover how well-intended incentives can backfire through the story of the great Hanoi rat hunt – a lesson in unintended consequences. In Episode 238 of …
Read More237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin
In 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 …
Read More236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa
In 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 …
Read More235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom
How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power move—and what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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