Anecdotally Speaking

Sometimes a boss needs to be sure they are not surrounded by "yes men". Today's story is a great example of one manager's test of his employees' courage. The post 011 – High viz role modelling appeared first on Anecdote.

A good intervention story gives you a process for doing something differently. The latest Anecdote podcast shares a life changing example from Vietnam. The post 010 – Bright spots appeared first on Anecdote.

In this episode of the Podcast, we hear a story about the great Formula One champion Jackie Stewart, and how, sometimes, you can judge a book by its cover. The post 009 – Jackie Stewart in the pits appeared first on Anecdote.

Gillian, a renowned dancer and choreographer, shares her inspiring journey from a struggling student to a celebrated artist. She emphasizes the importance of identifying and nurturing children's passions, exploring how her early experiences shaped her extraordinary career. The discussion also delves into the art of storytelling, highlighting its crucial elements and the psychological impact of a story’s conclusion. Gillian illustrates how personal narratives can transform both individual lives and organizational communications.

Sometimes people get things wrong, but the true test of character is what we do after find out we got it wrong, as the story of this engineer demonstrates. The post 007 – Saving the Citicorp skyscraper appeared first on Anecdote.

The way leaders react in times of high stress is a good measure of their character. Today's story is one of those times. Find out what happened here: The post 006 – Accidentally winding up a bank appeared first on Anecdote.

A story type we love here at Anecdote is a story about a scientific experiment. Our new podcast looks at the story of a street corner study and its results. The post 005 – The street corner experiment appeared first on Anecdote.

This week’s episode features a small story that’s versatile and really delivers. It’s about a bathroom renovation of all things. Check it out here: The post 004 – Can’t see the bathroom from the grout appeared first on Anecdote.

Today's story is about how a CEO helped his company focus on one big thing and in the process helped everyone get an enormous amount of good work done. The post 003 – Pick one great strategy appeared first on Anecdote.

Exploring the challenges of a disastrous first day on the job, the significance of networks and connectivity in business, and the power of storytelling to influence behavior and decision-making processes within organizations.