

Anecdotally Speaking
Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.
Episodes
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Jan 12, 2026 • 17min
233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun)
In this Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. In this rerun episode, …
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Jan 5, 2026 • 0sec
278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt
Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this …
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Dec 22, 2025 • 0sec
277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall
Episode 277 of Anecdotally Speaking shares how one quiet moment in Tanzania forever changed the way we understand ourselves. In this episode, Mark shares the …
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Dec 15, 2025 • 0sec
276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch
In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how it’s transformed his leadership and team culture. In Episode 276 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Dec 8, 2025 • 0sec
275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United
Listen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about …
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Dec 1, 2025 • 13min
274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson
In Episode 274 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a bout of tuberculosis led to the creation of an American icon. In this episode, Shawn tells …
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Nov 24, 2025 • 40min
273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather
In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, we’re rejoined by Paul Fairweather to explore how creativity, storytelling, and illustration intertwine in his new book. In this …
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Nov 17, 2025 • 10min
272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger
In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In …
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Nov 10, 2025 • 17min
271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons
Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story …
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Nov 3, 2025 • 21min
215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)
Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this …
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