

Anecdotally Speaking
Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.
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Oct 24, 2018 • 27min
031 – Charles Masefield on humility and productivity
In this podcast Sir Charles Masefield describes the series of events by which, under his leadership, BAE Systems’ worst performing factory became their best.
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Oct 7, 2018 • 19min
030 – Damit Samit, what a great idea
This week's podcast brings us an inspiring rags to riches story, proving that anyone can make a difference and achieve their dreams.
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Sep 3, 2018 • 14min
029 – Paul revered while Dawes knocked
Paul Revere teaches us It's not what you know, but who knows you and trusts what you say! Learn the importance of investing in relationships in this podcast.
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Aug 15, 2018 • 15min
028 – Hot Brazilians futsal weapon
What makes some systems work better than others? Why is Brazilian football better than the rest of the world? Sometimes it's worth the effort to find out...
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Jul 25, 2018 • 19min
027 – John Snow versus the Miasma
Bringing your data to life is crucial in making others understand why it’s important. If you work with data, this story will be particularly useful for you.
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Jul 17, 2018 • 18min
026 – Henry Ford did that?
In this episode we see how Henry Ford ignored what everyone around him thought and went ahead with a decision that would more than double his profit.
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Jul 4, 2018 • 19min
025 – How to tap into your audience
When people don’t understand what we’re trying to convey to them we get frustrated. This episode looks at how to tap into your audience.
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Jun 29, 2018 • 16min
024 – U2 can protect your tribe
This episode of the podcast gives us a beautiful example of how taking care of others and helping them through tough times is beneficial for everyone.
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Jun 17, 2018 • 17min
023 – Industrial design with child’s play
Everyone sees the world differently - especially children, who are often overlooked when it comes to the customer user experience.
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Jun 12, 2018 • 21min
022 – Saving Rubles with mutual Mars
This week's episode of the Podcast brings us to Russia, and a story about how when the going gets tough, a great company relies on its values for guidance.
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