Anecdotally Speaking

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resilience and persistence are not only the hallmarks of future success in winemaking, but in business too. Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: sticking to your guns, having a 'partner in crime' and really, fully backing your instincts. The post 203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange appeared first on Anecdote.

Shawn and Mark delve into the balance between efficiency and cost-cutting, using vivid storytelling to highlight the importance of quality over mere savings. They explore the impact of CEO storytelling on organizational change, the power of concrete language, and the significance of truthful storytelling in maintaining credibility and trust.