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046 – Work the plan and work with the people
In this episode of the Storytelling Podcast, Luke Brown explains how even if everything is planned to perfection, people are always an unknowable variable.
Read More044 – Navigating like clockwork
Imagine having the answer everyone is looking for, but no one is listening to you. This week’s episode talks about the importance of keeping an open mind.
Read More042 – Seasoned speed skaters savvy strategy
Not every accident comes out of the blue. This episode talks about how the correct planning can allow you to take advantage when misfortune strikes.
Read More038 – Dolphin kicks out number one
This story contrasts Michael Phelps’ swims at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Learn some valuable business points on not becoming complacent and staying on top.
Read More032 – Dyson innovation really sucks
The story of how James Dyson designed and produced the first bagless vacuum cleaner is one of perseverance and iteration. Find out more in this podcast.
Read More019 – Three feet away from the gold seam
If things aren’t working out, quitting is often an option. But sometimes it pays to ask an expert first, as this week’s story illustrates.
Read More015 – Empty bunks in tall ships
This episode of the podcast tells the story of Janusz Kamiemski, who saw an opportunity to chase his dream, followed it, and got a surprise at the end.
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin and deliberate practice
Thomas Jefferson was a great believer in luck, and he found that the harder he worked the luckier he got. His friend and fellow signatory …
Read MoreAs a business person, why care about storytelling?
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In 1993, as the co-founder of photographic library startup, I travelled to Los Angeles to check out one of America’s largest commercial photographic collections. Remarkably …
Read MoreInnovators are a bad choice for change
I’m thoroughly enjoying reading Influencer at the moment and the story of Dr Everett Rogers grabbed my attention. After finishing his PhD his first job …
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