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239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars
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In Episode 239 of Anecdotally Speaking, Patrick Cooley, a business leader at Royal Canin, shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of storytelling in business.
Patrick joins Shawn and Mark to discuss his experiences from the military to the corporate world, highlighting how lessons from high-pressure environments translate into effective leadership and decision-making.
He explores how businesses can foster a strong storytelling culture, the culture of storytelling at Mars, and why the best leaders take the time to understand an organisation before making big changes.
Patrick also shares a compelling story about a military setback that became a guiding principle in his career, offering a valuable perspective on learning from failure and keeping a cool head in high-stakes situations.
Listeners will gain insights into leadership under pressure, practical storytelling techniques, and how to navigate business challenges with perspective and composure.
Tags: Leadership, Storytelling, Resilience, Strategy, Culture, Communication, Corporate Storytelling
About Anecdote International
Anecdote International is a global training and consulting company, specialising in utilising storytelling to bring humanity back to the workforce. Anecdote is now unique in having a global network of over 60 partners in 28 countries, with their learning programs translated into 11 languages, and customers who incorporate these programs into their leadership and sales enablement activities.