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In 286 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn a remarkable story of leadership, humility and what it means to truly put the organisation first. In this episode …

How a coach’s unexpected decision showed the power of empathy, lifted a team, and reminded us that leadership is deeply human. In Episode 245 of …

Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …

In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 …

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.

Present a united front to avoid bad outcomes. Listen to hear how Ryan Reynolds and his brothers avoided their father’s fury.

Letting down your corporate facade can be a great way of building rapport and showing that you’re a person others can open up to.

Do you need to inspire your team to never give up? Listen to hear Diana Nyad’s story of swimming non-stop for 53 hours.

It often pays to take a risk, to move out of silos and invite external input. This podcast gives a powerful example of where this paid off for one CEO.

Working as a team is rarely smooth sailing. This week’s podcast tells how those moments of conflict are often simply part of the creative process.