Anecdotally Speaking

Discover how a receptionist's communication style can impact customer trust and influence sales outcomes. Learn about a London real estate firm's strategy that boosted sales by 15% through positive framing. Dive into research-backed insights on effective communication and storytelling in business. Explore how simple narratives can foster connections and enhance workplace culture. Plus, uncover the link between storytelling, innovation, and leadership to spark your creativity in any organization.

When you are focused on one task, do you miss valuable moments happening around you? Listen to hear how a world-class musician went unnoticed in a Washington train station. The post 073 – Stradi various settings impact value appeared first on Anecdote.

Does your company have a strategy, but no one knows it? Listen to hear Shawn and Mark’s experience crafting companies’ strategy stories with one simple structure. The post 072 – All about the strategy story appeared first on Anecdote.

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.