Shawn Callahan

Anecdotally Speaking

Society EN ↓ 191 episodes

Business stories you can tell at work

Author

Shawn Callahan

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella 16.03.2026

In 286 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn a remarkable story of leadership, humility and what it means to truly put the organisation first. In this episode … The post 286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella appeared first on Anecdote .

105 – A rose by any other clinical name (Rerun) 09.03.2026

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

285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars 02.03.2026

In Episode 285 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Forrest Mars rolled up his sleeves to learn from the factory floor and built a global empire. … The post 285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars appeared first on Anecdote .

284 – The Meaning You Choose – Tsutomu Yamaguchi 23.02.2026

In Episode 284 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how the story you tell yourself shapes resilience, leadership and meaning at work. In this episode, Mark shares … The post 284 – The Meaning You Choose – Tsutomu Yamaguchi appeared first on Anecdote .

283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke 16.02.2026

In Episode 283 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how at times data can reveal preferences but not what people truly care about. In Episode 283 of … The post 283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke appeared first on Anecdote .

282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society 09.02.2026

In Episode 282 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover what ancient Polynesian navigation teaches us about vision, leadership, and organisational alignment. In this episode, Mark shares an … The post 282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society appeared first on Anecdote .

281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek 02.02.2026

In Episode 281 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a single act of curiosity led to a life-saving discovery that transformed industries. In this episode, Shawn … The post 281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek appeared first on Anecdote .

280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler 26.01.2026

In Episode 280 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how an art dealer’s unconventional strategy with Picasso offers lessons in decision-making, risk, and productivity. In this episode, … The post 280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler appeared first on Anecdote .

279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal 19.01.2026

Explore the devastating consequences of the UK Post Office scandal and the lessons it offers for leadership, transparency, and institutional accountability. In Episode 279 of … The post 279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal appeared first on Anecdote .

233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino's Pizza (rerun) 12.01.2026

In this Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. In this rerun episode, … The post 233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote .

278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt 05.01.2026

Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this … The post 278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt appeared first on Anecdote .

277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall 22.12.2025

Episode 277 of Anecdotally Speaking shares how one quiet moment in Tanzania forever changed the way we understand ourselves. In this episode, Mark shares the … The post 277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall appeared first on Anecdote .

276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch 15.12.2025

In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how it’s transformed his leadership and team culture. In Episode 276 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post 276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch appeared first on Anecdote .

275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United 08.12.2025

Listen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about … The post 275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United appeared first on Anecdote .

273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather 24.11.2025

In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, we’re rejoined by Paul Fairweather to explore how creativity, storytelling, and illustration intertwine in his new book. In this … The post 273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather appeared first on Anecdote .

272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger 17.11.2025

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 … The post 272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote .

271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons 10.11.2025

Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story … The post 271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons appeared first on Anecdote .

215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) 03.11.2025

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 … The post 215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote .

209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) 27.10.2025

In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your … The post 209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote .

270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham 20.10.2025

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 … The post 270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham appeared first on Anecdote .

269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk 13.10.2025

Discover how an Olympic medal and generosity changed lives, and what leaders can learn from this act of selflessness. In Episode 269 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post 269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk appeared first on Anecdote .

268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman 06.10.2025

In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffman’s career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story … The post 268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman appeared first on Anecdote .

267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz 29.09.2025

In Episode 267 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Howard Schultz reignited Starbucks’ purpose to drive a complete business turnaround. Shawn shares the story of how … The post 267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz appeared first on Anecdote .

266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe 22.09.2025

In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this … The post 266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe appeared first on Anecdote .

265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino 15.09.2025

Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantino’s early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the … The post 265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on Anecdote .

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