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162 – Use contrast to make an impact
Experience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience.
Read More161 – Plans often go astray
As the saying goes, the best-laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong. Listen to hear what a group of economists proposed to eradicate an issue impacting a series of childcare centres.
Read More160 – Challenge your assumptions
Great insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal.
Read More159 – Try and try and try again
If you truly care about your idea and persist with it, you won’t need every available resource or qualification to innovate. Listen to hear the story behind the Wright brothers’ first flight.
Read More158 – Don’t argue, influence
You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment.
Read More157 – Take it one step at a time
Don’t try to achieve everything from the get-go, but take it one step at a time. Listen to hear how a German military general inspired the Founder of CNN.
Read More156 – Adopt transparent systems
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
Do things the right way, not the easy way. Listen to hear how adopting a more transparent system saved thousands of lives in five United States states.
Read More155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
When it comes to leadership, little things make a big difference. Listen to hear what inspired Walt Bettinger’s, CEO at Charles Schwab, leadership style.
Read More154 – Less is more
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
Don’t put everything into your stories. You’ll overwhelm or distract your listener. Listen to hear how cutting a scene from the original King Kong kept audiences engaged.
Read More153 – Focus on your goal
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
Sometimes you must ignore what’s happening around you and focus on your goal. Listen to hear how this strategy helped Julia Louis-Dreyfus survive breast cancer.
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