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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Replay 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies

Posted May 9, 202200:30:10

If you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. We replay Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of...

149 – Natural selection of the fittest story

Posted May 2, 202200:18:50

If you want to change someone’s mind, you need to find a range of stories, not just one. Listen to hear how Charles Darwin formulated and gained support...

148 – When sense takes flight

Posted April 28, 202200:24:36

Your decisions can have unintended consequences, so give them careful consideration. Listen to hear how one man’s decision caused the deaths of millions...

147 – The chemistry of hot and cold states

Posted April 19, 202200:17:20

Context and emotional state determine success, so when stakes are high, consider simulating the scenario as best you can. Listen to hear how a premier...

146 – The Assistant Director’s cut

Posted April 11, 202200:20:41

Trust those around you; as a leader, you don’t always need to make the final decision. Listen to hear how an actor handles starring in and directing...