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278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt
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 …
Read More272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger
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 …
Read More268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman
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 …
Read More260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher
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 …
Read More257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame
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 …
Read More242 – 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 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 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 More232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914
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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