Posts Tagged ‘Values in action’

286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella

Posted by  Anecdote International —March 17, 2026
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 21, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful …

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266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe

Posted by  Anecdote International —September 23, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this …

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253 – Radical Transparency in Action – Patagonia

Posted by  Anecdote International —June 10, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

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 …

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244 – Building Culture with Your Bare Hands: Jeff Bezos

Posted by  Anecdote International —April 8, 2025
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Discover how Jeff Bezos turned a DIY desk into a powerful symbol of frugality and a cornerstone of Amazon’s culture. In Episode 244 of Anecdotally …

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Replay 126 – Company values give confidence

Posted by  Anecdote International —October 18, 2022
Filed in Anecdotes, Podcast

Company values enable your people to act quickly and with confidence. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars.

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Replay 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies

If you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. We replay Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of all time.

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Replay 034 – When baggage really flies

Posted by  Anecdote International —November 30, 2021
Filed in Business storytelling, Corporate Storytelling, Podcast

Having a clear purpose will help the people in your organisation make better decisions. Listen to hear how Southwest Airlines increased its revenue by more than $1 billion by following its purpose.

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126 – Shattering decision on pet food quality

Company values enable your people to act quickly and have confidence that they’ve made the right decision. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars.

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112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies

If you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. Listen to hear special guest Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of all time.

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