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193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog Oldham
Andrew Loog Oldham at 19 years of age was the Rolling Stones first manager. By suggesting that Keith Richards and Mick Jagger start writing original songs, a 50 year plus collaboration was born (affectionately now known as the ‘Strolling Bones’ ;>). Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to explain both the value of copying masters, and encouraging innovation.
Read More185 – VR headsets are coming – Ursula Llabres from Meta
The launch of a new product is risky, but to see young people interact with ease can give lots of confidence. In this episode, we discuss this very point with Ursula Llabres product owner at Meta Reality Labs.
Read More180 – Focus on your work – Christine Ha
Don’t compare your work to that of others; focus on yourself. Listen to hear how Christine Ha’s vision impairment helped her win the third American season of Masterchef.
Read More177 – Create a space where ideas are shared – Ron Howard
Create a space where ideas are shared but know that having an idea doesn’t make it a good one. Listen to hear what Ron Howard took away from the set of the Andy Griffith Show.
Read More168 – It’s not about you
Don’t get caught up in the moment. It’s not about you. Listen to hear how some stern words eased Jason Alexander’s anxiety and pushed him back onto the acting path.
Read More167 – Believe in your people
Believe in your people, and they’ll believe in themselves. Listen to hear how the support of a coach and school principal changed Michael Lewis’ life.
Read More130 – Superwoman with x-ray vision
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’” Listen to hear how one woman persisted with her vision and changed the lives of over a million people.
Read More128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress
Filed in Anecdotes, Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast
Collaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough.
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