

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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Nov 21, 2018 • 14min
034 – When baggage really flies
This week's podcast shows how Southwest Airlines stuck to their purpose which helped the airline add over $1 billion to their bottom line. Find out how.
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Nov 12, 2018 • 17min
033 – Nixon on the poverty line
How do stories change minds and influence people? This podcast gives a compelling example of how the right stories can shift strongly held views.
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Oct 30, 2018 • 28min
032 – Dyson innovation really sucks
The story of how James Dyson designed and produced the first bagless vacuum cleaner is one of perseverance and iteration. Find out more in this podcast.
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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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