Anecdotally Speaking

Discover how creative tension can ignite innovation among team members. The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling in business, transforming bland narratives into engaging personal tales. A childhood story of Steve Jobs illustrates the struggles that lead to extraordinary outcomes. Learn about breaking down communication barriers and embracing conflict to foster diverse perspectives and stronger teamwork. Understand how emotional triggers and vivid imagery make stories resonate and drive collaboration.

In this episode of the podcast we hear a story about the importance of checklists, and how this simple organisational aid can change the course of history. The post 020 – Twists and turns of a flying fortress appeared first on Anecdote.

If things aren't working out, quitting is often an option. But sometimes it pays to ask an expert first, as this week's story illustrates. The post 019 – Three feet away from the gold seam appeared first on Anecdote.

Storytelling with an emotional impact is a great way to grab people's attention and make a serious point, as we hear in this week's podcast: The post 018 – Are you married? appeared first on Anecdote.

In this podcast we provide some examples of apocryphal stories and we dig into how to tell them, when to use them, and discuss the potential pitfalls. The post 017 – All about apocryphal stories appeared first on Anecdote.

Delve into the exciting world of flavor branding with a compelling brand story from a leading fragrance company. Explore the complexities of translating content for a global audience, especially the nuances between Japanese and Indonesian. Discover strategic initiatives to revitalize strawberry flavor offerings and the role of storytelling in enhancing brand identity. Learn how authentic narratives can boost consumer perception and sales, and get a sneak peek at upcoming events that celebrate the art of storytelling.

This episode of the podcast tells the story of Janusz Kamiemski, who saw an opportunity to chase his dream, followed it, and got a surprise at the end. The post 015 – Empty bunks in tall ships appeared first on Anecdote.

This episode of the podcast tells a story about how the smallest action can make a huge difference to those under your leadership. The post 014 – It ain’t what you do appeared first on Anecdote.

Sometimes being the boss means putting your employees or team members first. In this podcast, we see a great example of leadership in practice. The post 013 – Travel connections appeared first on Anecdote.

If a company's principles are truly worth anything, then it will impact the values and convictions of its staff. Harley Davidson is one such company. The post 012 – Harley Davidson promise appeared first on Anecdote.