
Anecdotally Speaking
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2024 • 18min
213 – Value is Relative
Explore the art of storytelling in luxury sales and how it shapes consumer perceptions. Hear compelling insights from a furniture shop owner and a high-end car salesman about clarity in narrative and brand allure. Discover the importance of offering diverse product choices to highlight perceived value. Engage with techniques for collaborative workshops and decision games to enhance storytelling effectiveness. Plus, learn how Evernote can transform your note-taking and storytelling organization for better clarity.

Jul 22, 2024 • 0sec
212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge
In Episode 212 of Anecdotally Speaking, delve into the gripping tale of the Mann Gulch fire, a story that will challenge your views on underlying …
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Jul 15, 2024 • 11min
211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read
In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover Ronald Read’s secret and its application to staff development and job design. In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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Jul 8, 2024 • 18min
210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything
Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking gives insight into how salespeople can increase value and customer buy-in through story. In Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn …
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Jul 1, 2024 • 13min
209 – Take the Opposing View
In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …
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Jun 24, 2024 • 16min
208 – Making Numbers Meaningful
Explore the art of making abstract concepts relatable, as the hosts discuss the challenges in interpreting employee engagement data. They emphasize the power of storytelling, using personal narratives to shed light on humanitarian crises like the Syrian war. Learn how to transform complex numbers into engaging stories through relatable analogies. Discover creative techniques to make large statistics comprehensible and impactful, fostering deeper audience connections. Their reflections on captivating stories underscore the importance of engagement and authenticity.

Jun 17, 2024 • 15min
207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand
In Episode 207 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn the origin of “The Streisand Effect” and uncover its powerful lesson on perseverance in business. In Episode 207 …
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Jun 10, 2024 • 19min
206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe
Explore how John F. Sipe’s 1919 innovation provides lessons in business problem-solving and challenging the status quo. In Episode 206 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells …
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May 29, 2024 • 13min
205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
Boundless creativity can create stagnancy. Listen to hear how Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie demonstrate the importance of constraints in creativity. In Episode 205 of …
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Apr 22, 2024 • 23min
204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance
Discover the strategic evolution in the Becker-Agassi tennis rivalry, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability. Explore interpreting audience reactions in workshops and uncovering turning points in tennis and business. Emphasize the power of everyday stories and transparency in communication.