Archive for the ‘Anecdotes’ Category

021 – Rolling stones to hidden gems

Posted by  Anecdote International —June 4, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Podcast

Working as a team is rarely smooth sailing. This week’s podcast tells how those moments of conflict are often simply part of the creative process.

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020 – Twists and turns of a flying fortress

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

In this episode of the podcast we hear a story about the importance of checklists, and how this simple organisational aid can change the course of history.

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019 – Three feet away from the gold seam

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 24, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Podcast

If things aren’t working out, quitting is often an option. But sometimes it pays to ask an expert first, as this week’s story illustrates.

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018 – Are you married?

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 15, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Podcast

Storytelling with an emotional impact is a great way to grab people’s attention and make a serious point, as we hear in this week’s podcast:

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017 – All about apocryphal stories

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 2, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Podcast

In this podcast we provide some examples of apocryphal stories and we dig into how to tell them, when to use them, and discuss the potential pitfalls.

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016 – Tips for strawberry flavour

In this episode, we hear a genuine ‘brand story’ from International Flavours and Fragrances, and talk about the importance of data in storytelling.

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015 – Empty bunks in tall ships

Posted by  Anecdote International —April 18, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

This episode of the podcast tells the story of Janusz Kamiemski, who saw an opportunity to chase his dream, followed it, and got a surprise at the end.

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014 – It ain’t what you do

Posted by  Anecdote International —April 11, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

This episode of the podcast tells a story about how the smallest action can make a huge difference to those under your leadership.

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Don’t lose your credibility, avoid telling these stories

Posted by  Mark Schenk —January 9, 2018
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling

There are many great stories out there that can be used to make business points. But avoid these overused stories, as they can reduce your credibility.

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Storytelling tips you can try: the effect music has on purchasing decisions

Posted by  Shelley Fenech —December 5, 2017
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Selling

If you’re discussing how to improve the sales performance of a product and need to illustrate your point, try this story about music and wine sales.

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