Anecdotally Speaking

Recent Episodes

272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger

Posted November 17, 2025 • 00:09:40

In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In...

271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons

Posted November 10, 2025 • 00:16:41

Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the...

215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)

Posted November 3, 2025 • 00:21:19

Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this...

209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun)

Posted October 27, 2025 • 00:12:38

In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …...

270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham

Posted October 20, 2025 • 00:16:36

In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful...