Anecdotally Speaking

Sometime we just have to throw plans out the window as circumstances change. Blistering temperatures in Tunisia caused the simplification of a now iconic fight scene. The post 189 – The last raiders of the lost ark – Harrison Ford – Gary Marshall appeared first on Anecdote .

Can you imagine Sydney Harbour without the Opera House? Well, without 10 years of delays and $90 million in cost overruns the bridge might have been the only feature in the skyline. Join Shawn and Mark for a discussion on podiums, persistence and politics. The post 188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup appeared first on Anecdote .

If it doesn't feel right, maybe it's not? Do the right thing, not the easy thing. We always have the right to choose, so ask questions and resist being made to feel 'incompetent'. Join Shawn, Mark and Anastasia Dedyukhina from Consciously Digital, as they share stories on digital privacy, attention and switching. The post 187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously Digital appeared...

The launch of a new product is risky, but to see young people interact with ease can give lots of confidence. In this episode, we discuss this very point with Ursula Llabres product owner at Meta Reality Labs. The post 185 – VR headsets are coming – Ursula Llabres from Meta appeared first on Anecdote .

The beauty and power of persistence. This is the story of Jack Ma told by Vika Abromova, the country head of Mars Poland. It's another business story to tell. The post 186 – Never give up – Jack Ma appeared first on Anecdote .

Opinions aren’t facts. Listen to hear how Surgeon Fiona Wood set the record straight when her son’s partner was told to reconsider her chosen career path. The post 184 – Don’t push your bias onto others appeared first on Anecdote .

We grow to love the things we are exposed to again and again. Listen to hear how the mere exposure effect helped the Caillebotte Seven become the famous painters they are today. The post 183 – Show your work as much as possible – The Caillebotte Seven appeared first on Anecdote .

Some of the best ideas will come from your customers. Listen to hear how The Body Shop grew from a side hustle to an international … The post 182 – Listen to your customer – Anita Roddick appeared first on Anecdote .

It’s never too late; if you believe something should be different, try to change it. Listen to hear how Judith Curphey went from retirement to founding and training one of Australia’s most renowned choirs. The post 181 – It’s never too late – Judith Curphey appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t compare your work to that of others; focus on yourself. Listen to hear how Christine Ha’s vision impairment helped her win the third American season of Masterchef. The post 180 – Focus on your work – Christine Ha appeared first on Anecdote .

You don’t need to be an expert to develop expertise. On International Women’s Day, listen to hear how Lisa Blair beat the odds and went from sailing novice to record breaker. The post Replay 164 – You don’t need to be an expert – Lisa Blair appeared first on Anecdote .

If you design for the average, you might find you’re designing for no one. Listen to hear how challenging an assumption held for 30 years transformed aircraft cockpit design. The post 179 – There is no average appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t get lax; keep up your level of focus. Listen to hear how a series of isolated decisions led to the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. The post 178 – Don’t lose sight of the collective impact of your decisions appeared first on Anecdote .

Create a space where ideas are shared but know that having an idea doesn’t make it a good one. Listen to hear what Ron Howard took away from the set of the Andy Griffith Show. The post 177 – Create a space where ideas are shared – Ron Howard appeared first on Anecdote .

Similar enough to be listened to, different enough to be heard. Listen to hear how a collaboration between Run-DMC and Aerosmith changed the culture and paved the way for hip-hop music to become mainstream. The post 176 – Connect your change to something known and familiar – Run-DMC and Aerosmith appeared first on Anecdote .

We risk losing sight of the bigger picture when we focus on one detail. Listen to hear how a recent participant in one of Mark’s … The post 175 – Don’t miss the big picture appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t strive for excess; be content with ‘enough’. Listen to hear the Joseph Heller quote that inspired his friend Kurt Vonnegut’s tribute poem. The post 174 – We have enough – Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller appeared first on Anecdote .

Knowledge can come from any source; be cautious about what ideas you dismiss. Listen to hear how a 10-year-old girl and her mother helped Apollo 11 land on the moon and return to Earth safely. The post 173 – Knowledge can come from any source with Maria Marenco appeared first on Anecdote .

Giving feedback doesn’t work; strengths, not weaknesses, offer growth opportunities. Listen to hear how Lionel Messi became one of the world’s best football players. The post 172 – Feedback doesn’t work appeared first on Anecdote .

Caring about the growth of your people is more likely to lead you to success than treating them like resources. Listen to hear how Bob Chapman transformed his family business so that its revenue grew from $18 million to over $2 billion. The post 171 – Everybody matters appeared first on Anecdote .

Change comes from unexpected sources. Listen to hear how Malcolm McLean changed the world transportation landscape. The post 170 – One person can change the world appeared first on Anecdote .

Suggestions and arguments don’t change minds, but experiences do. Listen to hear how a husband finally persuaded his wife to buy herself a new, improved bike. The post Replay 136 – Experiences change minds appeared first on Anecdote .

Model the behaviours that will benefit your entire team. Listen to hear how Captain James Cook saved his crew from scurvy. The post 169 – Model beneficial behaviours appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t get caught up in the moment. It’s not about you. Listen to hear how some stern words eased Jason Alexander’s anxiety and pushed him back onto the acting path. The post 168 – It’s not about you appeared first on Anecdote .

Believe in your people, and they’ll believe in themselves. Listen to hear how the support of a coach and school principal changed Michael Lewis’ life.  The post 167 – Believe in your people appeared first on Anecdote .