Anecdotally Speaking

We risk losing sight of the bigger picture when we focus on one detail. Listen to hear how a recent participant in one of Mark’s … The post 175 – Don’t miss the big picture appeared first on Anecdote.

Don’t strive for excess; be content with ‘enough’. Listen to hear the Joseph Heller quote that inspired his friend Kurt Vonnegut’s tribute poem. The post 174 – We have enough appeared first on Anecdote.

Knowledge can come from any source; be cautious about what ideas you dismiss. Listen to hear how a 10-year-old girl and her mother helped Apollo 11 land on the moon and return to Earth safely. The post 173 – Knowledge can come from any source appeared first on Anecdote.

Giving feedback doesn’t work; strengths, not weaknesses, offer growth opportunities. Listen to hear how Lionel Messi became one of the world’s best football players. The post 172 – Feedback doesn’t work appeared first on Anecdote.

Caring about the growth of your people is more likely to lead you to success than treating them like resources. Listen to hear how Bob Chapman transformed his family business so that its revenue grew from $18 million to over $2 billion. The post 171 – Everybody matters appeared first on Anecdote.

Change comes from unexpected sources. Listen to hear how Malcolm McLean changed the world transportation landscape. The post 170 – One person can change the world appeared first on Anecdote.

Model the behaviours that will benefit your entire team. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook saved his crew from scurvy. The post 169 – Model beneficial behaviours appeared first on Anecdote.

Don’t get caught up in the moment. It’s not about you. Listen to hear how some stern words eased Jason Alexander’s anxiety and pushed him back onto the acting path. The post 168 – It’s not about you appeared first on Anecdote.

Believe in your people, and they’ll believe in themselves. Listen to hear how the support of a coach and school principal changed Michael Lewis’ life.  The post 167 – Believe in your people appeared first on Anecdote.

The purpose of an organisation can hugely impact the way it behaves. Listen to hear how a monetary focus made Boeing responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. The post 166 – Don’t let money be your purpose appeared first on Anecdote.

Poorly managed diverse teams are less productive than homogenous teams, but when managed well, diverse teams are the most productive. Listen for a taste of what Anecdote Principal Rob Grundel will cover in our upcoming webinar. The post 165 – Well-managed diverse teams are more productive appeared first on Anecdote.

You don't need to be an expert to develop expertise. Listen to hear how Lisa Blair beat the odds and went from sailing novice to record breaker. The post 164 – You don’t need to be an expert appeared first on Anecdote.

With experience, listening and empathy, you’ll come to understand cultural nuances. Listen to hear James Mills, Global Vice President of Sales at Mars Wrigley, talk … The post 163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in appeared first on Anecdote.

Experience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience. The post 162 – Use contrast to make an impact appeared first on Anecdote.

As the saying goes, the best-laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong. Listen to hear what a group of economists proposed to eradicate an issue impacting a series of childcare centres. The post 161 – Plans often go astray appeared first on Anecdote.

Great insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal. The post 160 – Challenge your assumptions appeared first on Anecdote.

If you truly care about your idea and persist with it, you won’t need every available resource or qualification to innovate. Listen to hear the story behind the Wright brothers’ first flight. The post 159 – Try and try and try again appeared first on Anecdote.

You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment. The post 158 – Don’t argue, influence appeared first on Anecdote.

Don’t try to achieve everything from the get-go, but take it one step at a time. Listen to hear how a German military general inspired the Founder of CNN. The post 157 – Take it one step at a time appeared first on Anecdote.

Do things the right way, not the easy way. Listen to hear how adopting a more transparent system saved thousands of lives in five United States states. The post 156 – Adopt transparent systems appeared first on Anecdote.