Archive for the ‘Anecdotes’ Category
How to trigger positive stories about your business
I’ve just spent a week travelling the California coast with my brother, Scott. We visited many restaurants and wineries but the ones that stand out …
Read MoreHow to double productivity by sharing stories of purpose
Back in 2008 Wharton School professor, Adam Grant (author of one of my favourite books, Give and Take), conducted a fascinating experiment that highlighted how …
Read MoreA good boss acts like a shield to corporate BS
It’s not easy to be a good boss. In a 30 year career I can count three (thanks Walt, Amy and Steve). Stanford business professor, …
Read MoreNeed a story to tell as a leader?
We’ve been blogging since 2004. And over the years we have shared hundreds of stories. Some of those stories are definitely ones you could retell …
Read More9 Video Clips of Business Leaders Sharing Business Stories
When business leaders start building their business storytelling skills it can help a lot to see how other business leaders tell business stories. Here are …
Read MoreHow business stories emerge and become good ones to tell
Ric Holland is the CEO of Melbourne City Mission. MCM has a long history in Melbourne being established at the time of the gold rush …
Read MoreThe analogy story and Tim Costello
I’ve recently had the pleasure working with World Vision Australia. In case you don’t know them, they’re Australia’s largest charity and they focus on child …
Read MoreDynamic tension and team success
Earlier this week Shawn sent me an email. “You must see Steve Jobs: The Lost interview. It’s available on iTunes” (its the movie, not the …
Read MoreFeeling the need for change
Kevin shared this story with me the other day. It’s too good not to retell. > A few years back, there was an ad agency …
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