Posts Tagged ‘Decision-making’

280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler

Posted by  Anecdote International —January 27, 2026
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 280 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how an art dealer’s unconventional strategy with Picasso offers lessons in decision-making, risk, and productivity. In this episode, …

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272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 18, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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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270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 21, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful …

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251 – Starting an Airline with a Blackboard – Richard Branson

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 27, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Discover how a missed flight led to the creation of one of the world’s most iconic airlines and what it teaches us about innovation and …

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243 – Trust Your Spider Senses: Stan Lee

Posted by  Anecdote International —April 1, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Listen to hear how Stan Lee’s bold decision-making and trust in his instincts turned Spider-Man into a global icon, and what you can learn for …

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242 – Who’s Going to Bell the Cat?

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 25, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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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237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 18, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term …

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236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 11, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 236, hear the dramatic story of the Vasa, Sweden’s ill-fated warship, and the lessons it holds for leadership, decision-making, and engineering. In this …

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178 – Don’t lose sight of the collective impact of your decisions

Posted by  Anecdote International —February 21, 2023
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Don’t get lax; keep up your level of focus. Listen to hear how a series of isolated decisions led to the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.

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Replay 126 – Company values give confidence

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 18, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Company values enable your people to act quickly and with confidence. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars.

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