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.

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235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom

Posted February 3, 202500:12:04

How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power move—and what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally...

234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership

Posted January 27, 202500:39:08

In Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power...

232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Posted December 16, 202400:20:43

Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …...

231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger

Posted December 9, 202400:17:38

In Episode 231 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Bob Iger used a simple story to drive a billion-dollar turnaround at Disney. In Episode 231 of...

230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant

Posted December 2, 202400:17:13

In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn...