Anecdotally Speaking

Having an impact often depends on asking good questions. Listen to hear how the global phenomenon that is Earth Hour was born out of a question. The post 110 – Foreign ideas triggering the cultural immune system appeared first on Anecdote.

It can be tempting to turn away from seemingly insurmountable problems, but collaboration will help you find a solution. Listen to hear how a structural engineer saved thousands of people and his reputation through teamwork. The post Replay 007 – Saving the Citicorp skyscraper appeared first on Anecdote.

Change is challenging, and you can’t expect everyone to pick it up immediately. Listen to hear the story behind the insight that produced the innovation diffusion theory. The post 109 – New corn idea falls on deaf ears appeared first on Anecdote.

Steve Jobs was a fantastic storyteller. Listen to hear how, instead of endlessly listing features and benefits, he used an analogy to explain the importance of computers. The post 108 – Jobs fit for a condor appeared first on Anecdote.

Mindset has an incredible impact on performance. Listen to hear how success often depends on our expectations. The post 107 – You just might do it if you don’t know you can’t appeared first on Anecdote.

There are many lessons to be learnt from Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the west coast of the USA. Listen to hear how to use the story as an analogy. The post 106 – Canoes across the Rockies appeared first on Anecdote.

Often we dismiss signals that we should interpret. Listen to hear how one woman’s sense of smell established a new field of medicine. Podcasts are … The post 105 – A rose by any other clinical name appeared first on Anecdote.

Our ability to predict is limited and assessing potential is no exception. Listen to hear how one famous football player was initially seriously underrated. The post 104 – Quarterback payback appeared first on Anecdote.

What you say can have a huge impact on how people perceive you and your organisation. Listen to hear how one CEO got it wrong and cost his company millions. The post 103 – Cut glass shatters jeweller appeared first on Anecdote.

Are you looking for a key that will unlock new skills or information? Listen to hear how persistence led Shawn to a groundbreaking discovery. The post 102 – Hidden Figures the prequel appeared first on Anecdote.