Anecdotally Speaking

The purpose of an organisation can hugely impact the way it behaves. Listen to hear how a monetary focus made Boeing responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. The post 166 – Don’t let money be your purpose appeared first on Anecdote .

Poorly managed diverse teams are less productive than homogenous teams, but when managed well, diverse teams are the most productive. Listen for a taste of what Anecdote Principal Rob Grundel will cover in our upcoming webinar. The post 165 – Well-managed diverse teams are more productive appeared first on Anecdote .

Company values enable your people to act quickly and with confidence. Listen to hear a story of values in action from Mars. The post Replay 126 – Company values give confidence appeared first on Anecdote .

You don't need to be an expert to develop expertise. Listen to hear how Lisa Blair beat the odds and went from sailing novice to record breaker. The post 164 – You don’t need to be an expert appeared first on Anecdote .

With experience, listening and empathy, you’ll come to understand cultural nuances. Listen to hear James Mills, Global Vice President of Sales at Mars Wrigley, talk … The post 163 – Understand the culture you’re operating in appeared first on Anecdote .

Experience minus expectation equals satisfaction. Listen to hear how performer Andy Kaufman used contrast to make a real impact on his audience. The post 162 – Use contrast to make an impact appeared first on Anecdote .

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 impacting a series of childcare centres. The post 161 – Plans often go astray appeared first on Anecdote .

Great insights come from breaking free of your assumptions. Listen to hear how a high school dropout went on to win the Fields Medal. The post 160 – Challenge your assumptions appeared first on Anecdote .

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 behind the Wright brothers’ first flight. The post 159 – Try and try and try again appeared first on Anecdote .

You can be efficient with things, not people. Listen to hear how Richard Branson led Mike Oldfield to a career-defining moment. The post 158 – Don’t argue, influence appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t try to achieve everything from the get-go, but take it one step at a time. Listen to hear how a German military general inspired the Founder of CNN. The post 157 – Take it one step at a time appeared first on Anecdote .

Do things the right way, not the easy way. Listen to hear how adopting a more transparent system saved thousands of lives in five United States states. The post 156 – Adopt transparent systems appeared first on Anecdote .

When it comes to leadership, little things make a big difference. Listen to hear what inspired Walt Bettinger’s, CEO at Charles Schwab, leadership style. The post 155 – Don’t ignore the Dottie in your life appeared first on Anecdote .

Don’t put everything into your stories. You’ll overwhelm or distract your listener. Listen to hear how cutting a scene from the original King Kong kept audiences engaged. The post 154 – Less is more appeared first on Anecdote .

Sometimes you must ignore what’s happening around you and focus on your goal. Listen to hear how this strategy helped Julia Louis-Dreyfus survive breast cancer. The post 153 – Focus on your goal appeared first on Anecdote .

Present a united front to avoid bad outcomes. Listen to hear how Ryan Reynolds and his brothers avoided their father’s fury. The post 152 – Present a united front appeared first on Anecdote .

Successful leadership requires a balance of performance and engagement. Listen to hear how a Country Head improved his numbers without his number one salesperson. The post 151 – Balance performance and engagement appeared first on Anecdote .

Anecdotally Speaking is taking a short mid-year break so that we can produce some exciting new content! We’ll be back on the 5th of July. The post Anecdotally Speaking’s mid-year break appeared first on Anecdote .

A slight change in mindset can improve your entire day. Listen to hear some examples of small stories that have a big impact. The post 150 – In praise of small stories appeared first on Anecdote .

If you give your employees guiding principles rather than rules, they will do amazing things. We replay Doug Keeley’s favourite business story of all time. The post Replay 112 – FedEx helicopter story absolutely positively flies appeared first on Anecdote .

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 for his theory of evolution. The post 149 – Natural selection of the fittest story appeared first on Anecdote .

Your decisions can have unintended consequences, so give them careful consideration. Listen to hear how one man’s decision caused the deaths of millions of people. The post 148 – When sense takes flight appeared first on Anecdote .

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 league soccer coach did just that. The post 147 – The chemistry of hot and cold states appeared first on Anecdote .

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 a movie. The post 146 – The Assistant Director’s cut appeared first on Anecdote .

When you start something, stick with it until you finish it. Listen to hear how an English mathematician solved the world’s longest-standing maths problem. Shawn … The post 145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squares appeared first on Anecdote .