Anecdotally Speaking

Gary Klein once said, “Insight is when you unexpectedly come to a better story.” Listen to hear Shawn and Mike Adams exchange and explain the value of insight stories. The post 117 – How a story illuminates an insight appeared first on Anecdote.

It’s time to rethink the case study. Listen to hear how a success story can transform your sales process. The post 116 – The client hero story in your sales example appeared first on Anecdote.

When circumstances change, the vision that brought you success in the past must also change. Listen to hear how a bra manufacturer overcame the challenges of the bra-burning movement of the 1970s. The post 115 – Less support gives more liberation appeared first on Anecdote.

Often an idea will need a reality check—can it be executed? Listen to hear how a senior leader at Microsoft discovered the impact of storytelling. The post 114 – Tails with the Raj of mice and men appeared first on Anecdote.

Attitude has a significant impact on performance. Listen to hear how a Russian gymnast went from storming out of one Olympic event to winning gold in the next. The post 113 – Low vaulting horse raises the bar appeared first on Anecdote.

If you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. Listen to hear special guest Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of all time. The post 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies appeared first on Anecdote.

Don’t get too fixed in your thinking, be ready to shift or adapt. Listen to hear how one CEO, set in his ways, caused his company’s market share to plummet. The post 111 – Apple devours Blackberry pie slice appeared first on Anecdote.

Having an impact often depends on asking good questions. Listen to hear how the global phenomenon that is Earth Hour was born out of a question. The post 110 – Foreign ideas triggering the cultural immune system appeared first on Anecdote.

It can be tempting to turn away from seemingly insurmountable problems, but collaboration will help you find a solution. Listen to hear how a structural engineer saved thousands of people and his reputation through teamwork. The post Rerelease 007 – Saving the Citicorp skyscraper appeared first on Anecdote.

Change is challenging, and you can’t expect everyone to pick it up immediately. Listen to hear the story behind the insight that produced the innovation diffusion theory. The post 109 – New corn idea falls on deaf ears appeared first on Anecdote.

Steve Jobs was a fantastic storyteller. Listen to hear how, instead of endlessly listing features and benefits, he used an analogy to explain the importance of computers. The post 108 – Jobs fit for a condor appeared first on Anecdote.

Mindset has an incredible impact on performance. Listen to hear how success often depends on our expectations. The post 107 – You just might do it if you don’t know you can’t appeared first on Anecdote.

There are many lessons to be learnt from Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the west coast of the USA. Listen to hear how to use the story as an analogy. The post 106 – Canoes across the Rockies appeared first on Anecdote.

Often we dismiss signals that we should interpret. Listen to hear how one woman’s sense of smell established a new field of medicine. Podcasts are … The post 105 – A rose by any other clinical name appeared first on Anecdote.

Our ability to predict is limited and assessing potential is no exception. Listen to hear how one famous football player was initially seriously underrated. The post 104 – Quarterback payback appeared first on Anecdote.

What you say can have a huge impact on how people perceive you and your organisation. Listen to hear how one CEO got it wrong and cost his company millions. The post 103 – Cut glass shatters jeweller appeared first on Anecdote.

Are you looking for a key that will unlock new skills or information? Listen to hear how persistence led Shawn to a groundbreaking discovery. The post 102 – Hidden Figures the prequel appeared first on Anecdote.

Are you receiving the messages that could help you avert disaster? Listen to hear Mark share a story that illustrates the importance of listening. The post 101 – Transmitting without a receiver appeared first on Anecdote.

To celebrate 100 episodes, Shawn and Mark discuss what stories from the podcast they use most often and how they use them. The post 100 – A tonne of revered stories appeared first on Anecdote.

How do you encourage productive behaviours? Listen to hear Shawn and Mark give five examples of reward and recognition in the workplace. The post 099 – CEO becomes late chairman appeared first on Anecdote.