Posts Tagged ‘Influence’

255 – Rich Church, Poor Church

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

Discover how 17th-century Rome reveals a clever behavioural insight still relevant for change initiatives today. In Episode 255 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story …

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253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia

Posted by  Anecdote International —June 10, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Learn how Patagonia’s radical transparency over PFAS transformed a corporate challenge into a brand triumph. In Episode 253 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells the story …

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250 – Barbie is Born – Ruth Handler

Posted by  Anecdote International —May 20, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 250 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how Ruth Handler used a simple story to reframe scepticism and launch one of the world’s most iconic …

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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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219 – The Art of Brewing Influence

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 17, 2024
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how to change minds, build trust and influence others through your storytelling In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

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190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 8, 2023
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

The quality of a good question can create insight. Join Shawn and Mark as they discuss the life saving simplicity and humble beginnings of the Apgar Test.

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158 – Don’t argue, influence

Posted by  Anecdote International —August 23, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment.

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055 – Not all twigs turn out to be snakes

Posted by  Anecdote International —April 28, 2020
Filed in Business storytelling, Communication, Podcast

In this uncertain time, how do you talk to your team about what we are facing in a beneficial way? Because we are all impacted and influenced by what other people do, it is important to share positive stories and show through example what to do and how to react.

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Never let a good story get in the way of the truth

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —March 4, 2019
Filed in Business storytelling

Sometimes, an completely incorrect story can become universally believed. This post looks at a surprising case and offers a solution.

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How to influence decision makers with stories

Posted by  Shawn Callahan —June 25, 2015
Filed in Business storytelling, Leadership Posts

Most of the decisions experienced leaders make, day in and day out, are intuitive. How can you use stories to influence decision makers? Find out here:

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