Archive for the ‘Anecdotes’ Category

242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat?

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 25, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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, …

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241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 18, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 241 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a wrong note became a moment of brilliance – and the lesson it holds. Mark shares a …

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Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 11, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 4, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 25, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 18, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 11, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 4, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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, …

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234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 28, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 21, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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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