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280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler
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, …
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 More270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham
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 …
Read More251 – Starting an Airline with a Blackboard – Richard Branson
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 …
Read More243 – Trust Your Spider Senses: Stan Lee
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 …
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 More237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin
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 …
Read More236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa
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 …
Read More178 – Don’t lose sight of the collective impact of your decisions
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.
Read MoreReplay 126 – Company values give confidence
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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