Posts Tagged ‘Communication’

278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 6, 2026
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Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this …

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272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 18, 2025
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In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In …

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268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 7, 2025
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In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffman’s career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story …

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260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher

Posted by  Anecdote International —August 5, 2025
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In Episode 260 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how keystone behaviours transformed Mary T. Meagher into an Olympic legend. In this episode, Shawn shares a story …

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257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame

Posted by  Anecdote International —July 15, 2025
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This episode explores how story delivery can either ignite or flatten your message, illustrated by the fire and restoration of Notre-Dame. In Episode 257 of …

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242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat?

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 25, 2025
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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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Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 11, 2025
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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
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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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234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 28, 2025
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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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232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Posted by  Anecdote International —December 17, 2024
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Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …

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