Anecdotally Speaking

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’” Listen to hear how one woman persisted with her vision and changed the lives of over a million people. The post 130 – Superwoman with x-ray vision appeared first on Anecdote.

It’s not enough to just say something—you need to act too. Listen to hear how Nelson Mandela showed the world that he wholeheartedly believed in reconciliation. The post 129 – The unexpected supporter appeared first on Anecdote.

Collaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough. The post 128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress appeared first on Anecdote.

Not all mistakes lead to failures. Listen to hear how one scientist’s carelessness resulted in a life-saving discovery. The post 127 – The mould that broke the staph appeared first on Anecdote.

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. The post 126 – Shattering decision on pet food quality appeared first on Anecdote.

Great leaders communicate in ways that change minds and inspire action. Listen to hear how Franklin Roosevelt used an analogy to shift the events of World War II. The post 125 – Lending a hose to neighbours on fire appeared first on Anecdote.

No matter how unlikely an event seems, it pays to prepare. Listen to hear the inspiring but tragic story of Rick Rescorla, whose meticulous planning saved almost 3,000 people on 9/11. The post 124 – When the stakes are sky high appeared first on Anecdote.

Choosing to remain a bystander can have disastrous effects. Listen to hear how 37 people assumed another person would take responsibility and, as a result, a young woman lost her life. The post 123 – Tragic consequences of standing by appeared first on Anecdote.

Imperfect conditions don’t equate to imperfect performance. Listen to hear how a solo jazz pianist made the most of what he had and recorded the best selling solo piano album of all time. The post 122 – Grumpy maestros and all that jazz appeared first on Anecdote.

When you need to solve a problem or initiate a behaviour change, think beyond the obvious solution—you’ll likely find a more effective one. Listen to hear how a small town in Germany flipped a problematic march on its head. The post 121 – Charitable causes for problematic pilgrims appeared first on Anecdote.