Anecdotally Speaking

Diana Nyad, a remarkable endurance swimmer, shares her inspiring journey of swimming from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. She discusses the grueling 53-hour swim without a shark cage, facing perilous conditions, and the immense physical and mental challenges she overcame. Her story is a testament to perseverance and the power of teamwork, highlighting how her support team played a critical role in her triumph. Diana's determination and spirit embody the essence of never giving up, making her tale both uplifting and motivational.

What job does your customer hire your product to do? In this week’s episode, hear how Professor Clayton Christensen’s market research revolutionised the McDonalds milkshake. The post 070 – Prof. Christensen gets the job done appeared first on Anecdote.

How does adding one word to a question completely change what the answer will be? Listen to hear how Professor Ellen Langer changed the way we think about human behaviour. The post 069 – How a reason can clarify your why appeared first on Anecdote.

Do you understand what drives your business? Listen to hear how Bob Iger’s insight evolved Disney Animation for the better. The post 068 – How to animate Disney executive characters appeared first on Anecdote.

Customer experience is the be all and end all. Listen to hear how Bruce Springsteen made a contract with his fans to give them the best show, night after night. The post 067 – Born to run and still running appeared first on Anecdote.

The quality of a product can kill a company. Listen to hear how video game manufacturer, Atari, lost all business in a matter of months. The post 066 – Atari hero transforms extraterrestrial into subterranean appeared first on Anecdote.

Can you think of a time when the odds weren’t in your favour, but you still made it work? Listen to hear the inspirational story of Jyoti Kumari and her 1200km journey. The post 065 – It’s just like riding a bike 1200km appeared first on Anecdote.

Sometimes it’s the small things, the small changes, that make all the difference. Listen to hear how the British cycling team improved by 1% across the board and then won gold! The post 064 – Small cogs make a pretty fly wheel appeared first on Anecdote.

Can you share an example of a time where you’ve refused to give up? Listen to hear Jaya Machet, an Anecdote Partner and Executive Coach, share a story that might spark your own! The post 063 – Don’t give up on your dirty laundry appeared first on Anecdote.

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