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041 – Icing breakers and presentation matters
Can you have your cake and eat it? This episode of the podcast tells a story illustrating how important presentation can be, along with first impressions.
Read More040 – Moving forward on a backwards bike
It’s just like riding a bike – unless that bike has been fixed to mess with your mind. Discover how even knowing the answer doesn’t mean you’ll get it right.
Read More039 – Reply all and touch many
We all make mistakes, but what we do after is the important part. This podcast sees a great story about the right way to deal with an email faux pas.
Read More038 – Dolphin kicks out number one
This story contrasts Michael Phelps’ swims at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Learn some valuable business points on not becoming complacent and staying on top.
Read More037 – Fortran reveals Hidden Figures
Dorothy Vaughan was a mathematician who worked for NASA during the 1960s. Her story is an excellent example of effectively responding to disruption.
Read More036 – The way to a rioter’s heart
This week’s podcast explains how to prevent a riot by using brains rather than brawn, and that even the smallest changes can yield the largest results.
Read More035 – Spotify bugs bite back
This week’s podcast shows us how not all bugs in the system are necessarily bad, and why change is made easier with a little familiarity.
Read More034 – When baggage really flies
This week’s podcast shows how Southwest Airlines stuck to their purpose which helped the airline add over $1 billion to their bottom line. Find out how.
Read More033 – Nixon on the poverty line
How do stories change minds and influence people? This podcast gives a compelling example of how the right stories can shift strongly held views.
Read More032 – Dyson innovation really sucks
The story of how James Dyson designed and produced the first bagless vacuum cleaner is one of perseverance and iteration. Find out more in this podcast.
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