Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’

192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter Blake

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 29, 2023
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Sir Peter Blake suggested a single focus for New Zealand’s Americas Cup challenge – only do those things that make the boat go faster – leading to two trophies. Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to galvanise a team.

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171 – Everybody matters

Posted by  Anecdote International —December 13, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Caring about the growth of your people is more likely to lead you to success than treating them like resources. Listen to hear how Bob Chapman transformed his family business so that its revenue grew from $18 million to over $2 billion.

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169 – Model beneficial behaviours

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 22, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Model the behaviours that will benefit your entire team. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook saved his crew from scurvy.

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167 – Believe in your people

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 8, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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. 

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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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155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life

When it comes to leadership, little things make a big difference. Listen to hear what inspired Walt Bettinger’s, CEO at Charles Schwab, leadership style.

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151 – Balance performance and engagement

Successful leadership requires a balance of performance and engagement. Listen to hear how a Country Head improved his numbers without his number one salesperson.

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150 – In praise of small stories

A slight change in mindset can improve your entire day. Listen to hear some examples of small stories that have a big impact.

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132 – Wolves, cane toads and tubby ships

What impact does your leadership have on your organisation? Listen to hear what lessons the reintroduction of a species into an ecosystem can offer business.

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129 – The unexpected supporter

It’s not enough to just say something—you need to act too. Listen to hear how Nelson Mandela showed the world that he wholeheartedly believed in reconciliation.

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