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242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat?
Listen to hear a timeless fable, useful in business situations where great ideas face real-world challenges and execution matters. In Episode 242 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
Read More241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies
In Episode 241 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a wrong note became a moment of brilliance – and the lesson it holds. Mark shares a …
Read MoreEpisode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication
In episode 240 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark and Shawn give insight into everyday storytelling—what it is, why it’s so important, and how it can be …
Read More239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars
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 …
Read More238 – 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, …
Read More234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership
In Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power of storytelling. Paul …
Read More233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza
In Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. Mark shares the remarkable story …
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