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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163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in

Posted October 3, 202200:30:26

With experience, listening and empathy, you’ll come to understand cultural nuances. Listen to hear James Mills, Global Vice President of Sales at...

162 – Use contrast to make an impact

Posted September 26, 202200:21:03

Experience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience.

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161 – Plans often go astray

Posted September 19, 202200:23:35

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...

160 – Challenge your assumptions

Posted September 12, 202200:18:05

Great insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal.

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159 – Try and try and try again

Posted September 5, 202200:16:18

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...