Anecdotally Speaking

When you build a workplace culture that allows mistakes to be discussed, you ensure they won’t be repeated. Listen to hear how a jet propulsion laboratory owns its failures and fosters a learning culture. The post 141 – Rocket science propelling librarians appeared first on Anecdote.

Have a plan B and keep it top of mind. Listen to hear how a desperate cry for help saved a man’s life just last month. The post 140 – When you desperately need your plan B appeared first on Anecdote.

You don’t have to follow the path people expect you to take. Listen to hear why an Australian actor refused to sign a contract worth more than one million pounds. The post 139 – Contract bondage no good by George appeared first on Anecdote.

Pushing ideas and actions on people will only lead to resistance. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook used a pull strategy to save his crew from scurvy. The post 138 – Scurvy sailors served sauerkraut appeared first on Anecdote.

A team philosophy will help soothe your colleagues’ concerns in stressful situations. Listen to hear why the Beatles reminded each other that “something will happen” when tensions rose. The post 137 – Journeys of heroes and Beatles appeared first on Anecdote.

Suggestion and argument alone don’t change minds, but experiences do. Listen to hear how one husband finally persuaded his wife to buy herself a new and improved bike. The post 136 – It’s like riding a new bike appeared first on Anecdote.

Empathy will help you help other people. Listen to hear how a woman stopped a child’s crying by showing that she could really understand how they were feeling. The post 135 – Noticing the cut versus feeling the pain appeared first on Anecdote.

You don’t know what other people are going through. Listen to hear why Hugh van Cuylenburg will never stop pushing his organisation’s (The Resilience Project) message. The post 134 – Look for the good and trust in the work appeared first on Anecdote.

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. The post Replay 034 – When baggage really flies appeared first on Anecdote.

Don’t wait for someone to come along and solve your problems—step up and make things happen. Listen to hear how a clever Storytelling for Leaders participant used an anecdote from a popular franchise to connect and build rapport.  The post 133 – Potter spells initiative appeared first on Anecdote.