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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.
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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 … The post 212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge appeared first on Anecdote.
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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, … The post 211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read appeared first on Anecdote.
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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 … The post 210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything appeared first on Anecdote.
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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 … The post 209 – Take the Opposing View appeared first on Anecdote.
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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.
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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 … The post 207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand appeared first on Anecdote.
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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 … The post 206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe appeared first on Anecdote.
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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 … The post 205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie appeared first on Anecdote.
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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.

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