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255 – Rich Church, Poor Church
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 …
Read More253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia
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 …
Read More250 – Barbie is Born – Ruth Handler
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 …
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 More219 – The Art of Brewing Influence
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, …
Read More190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar
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.
Read More158 – Don’t argue, influence
You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment.
Read More055 – Not all twigs turn out to be snakes
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.
Read MoreNever let a good story get in the way of the truth
Sometimes, an completely incorrect story can become universally believed. This post looks at a surprising case and offers a solution.
Read MoreHow to influence decision makers with stories
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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