Author Archive

041 – Icing breakers and presentation matters

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 13, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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040 – Moving forward on a backwards bike

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 26, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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039 – Reply all and touch many

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 18, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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038 – Dolphin kicks out number one

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 18, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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037 – Fortran reveals Hidden Figures

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 30, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

Dorothy Vaughan was a mathematician who worked for NASA during the 1960s. Her story is an excellent example of effectively responding to disruption.

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036 – The way to a rioter’s heart

Posted by  Anecdote International —December 5, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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035 – Spotify bugs bite back

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 27, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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034 – When baggage really flies

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 22, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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.

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033 – Nixon on the poverty line

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 12, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

How do stories change minds and influence people? This podcast gives a compelling example of how the right stories can shift strongly held views.

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032 – Dyson innovation really sucks

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 30, 2018
Filed in Business storytelling, Podcast

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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