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Sometimes a boss needs to be sure they are not surrounded by “yes men”. Today’s story is a great example of one manager’s test of his employees’ courage.

A good intervention story gives you a process for doing something differently. The latest Anecdote podcast shares a life changing example from Vietnam.

Welcome to our new podcast. Each week Mark and I will introduce a new story you could potentially tell at work, then we will describe why it works.

It’s easy to ask someone to do something difficult when it doesn’t affect us directly. Next time you ask, use this fantastic story to show your support.

As a leader, it is your job to understand the vital role stories play in shaping your company culture, and in turn shaping its financial future. Read more.

Learn how Billy Crystal sets the rules with his audiences – no phones and no recording. Try it when you next set ground rules for workshops / presentations.

Overcoming obstacles and achieving success with projects will almost always come down to effective leadership. Read how this influences the outcomes here:

Find out how telling stories about the hassles you’re dealing with in an organisation is far more effective than simply offering a point of view.

Mastering good storytelling skills is a must for leaders to communicate strategy and engage people. Here are 4 ways to put stories to work.

As many as 80% of companies do not really understand their strategies. Obviously, this is a big problem. How can strategic stories help?