Anecdotally Speaking
Episodes
088 – Corporate Storytelling—Strategy development and communication with Melodie Potts Rosevear
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Developing your company strategy story can uncover a lot. Listen to hear how Founder and CEO at Teach for Australia, Melodie Potts Rosevear, discovere...
087 – Corporate Storytelling—Culture change and change management with Tully Cashman
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Change in an organisation can be difficult. Listen to hear Tully Cashman divulge key story strategies he has implemented at Cargill, after working wit...
086 – Corporate Storytelling—Innovation with Paul Chapman
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you utilise story techniques when presenting an innovation? Listen to hear innovation expert, Paul Chapman, share his experiences. The post 0...
085 – Corporate Storytelling—Narrative insight with Bernard and Tracey Swanepoel
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The shortest distance between two people is a story. Listen to hear strategy and leadership experts Bernard and Tracey Swanepoel share their experienc...
084 – Corporate Storytelling—Values communication with Indranil Chakraborty
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you inspire your team to hold your company values? Listen to hear Indranil Chakraborty, a storytelling expert and Anecdote Partner, unpack val...
083 – Corporate Storytelling—Brand communication with Darren Woolley
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been in a boring presentation, wearily watching slide after slide? Listen to hear marketing guru and friend of Anecdote, Darren Woolley, unpa...
082 – Corporate Storytelling—Leadership communication with Hannah Davies
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can effective leadership exist without storytelling? Listen to hear how leadership consultant and executive coach, Hannah Davies, unpacks corporate st...
081 – Hungry public gobbles up MSG tale
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is MSG bad for you? Listen to hear how a letter to the editor drastically changed our perception of MSG in Chinese food. The post 081 – Hungry publi...
080 – Crummy early adoption for first bread slicer
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the saying, ‘the best thing since sliced bread,’ but who invented the bread-slicing machine? Listen to hear Otto Rohwedder’s surpris...
079 – Halen down on Eddie’s rogue m&m
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to hear how you should never make assumptions, even about Van Halen’s obsession over brown m&m’s. The post 079 – Halen down on Eddie’s ...
078 – Tetanus icky not so sticky
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when you want people to take action it can be harder expected. Listen to hear how a Yale University experiment exposed why details are impor...
077 – Benjamin’s book borrowing turns rival to friend
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes asking for a favour is a good way to build rapport. Listen to hear how Benjamin Franklin turned a rival to a friend. The post 077 – Benja...
076 – Dome making not an egg-xact science
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you balance an egg on its pointy end? Listen to hear how Brunelleschi revolutionised how we think about innovation with one small egg demonstratio...
075 – Conflict is essential to collaboration
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need an effective example of data storytelling? Listen to hear how Dr Alice Stewart found the correlation between x-raying pregnant women and c...
074 – It’s not how good you say you are
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you highlight a colleague’s expertise to a prospect? Listen to hear how a simple tweak in conversation can dramatically change the...
073 – Stradi various settings impact value
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you are focused on one task, do you miss valuable moments happening around you? Listen to hear how a world-class musician went unnoticed in a Was...
072 – All about the strategy story
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your company have a strategy, but no one knows it? Listen to hear Shawn and Mark’s experience crafting companies’ strategy stories with one s...
071 – Never say Di finally escapes Cuba
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to inspire your team to never give up? Listen to hear Diana Nyad’s story of swimming non-stop for 53 hours. The post 071 – Never say D...
070 – Prof. Christensen gets the job done
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What job does your customer hire your product to do? In this week’s episode, hear how Professor Clayton Christensen’s market research revolutionis...
069 – How a reason can clarify your why
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does adding one word to a question completely change what the answer will be? Listen to hear how Professor Ellen Langer changed the way we think a...
068 – How to animate Disney executive characters
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand what drives your business? Listen to hear how Bob Iger’s insight evolved Disney Animation for the better. The post 068 – How to ...
067 – Born to run and still running
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Customer experience is the be all and end all. Listen to hear how Bruce Springsteen made a contract with his fans to give them the best show, night af...
066 – Atari hero transforms extraterrestrial into subterranean
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The quality of a product can kill a company. Listen to hear how video game manufacturer, Atari, lost all business in a matter of months. The post 066 ...
065 – It’s just like riding a bike 1200km
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you think of a time when the odds weren’t in your favour, but you still made it work? Listen to hear the inspirational story of Jyoti Kumari and...
064 – Small cogs make a pretty fly wheel
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s the small things, the small changes, that make all the difference. Listen to hear how the British cycling team improved by 1% across ...
063 – Don’t give up on your dirty laundry
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you share an example of a time where you’ve refused to give up? Listen to hear Jaya Machet, an Anecdote Partner and Executive Coach, share a sto...
062 – Leading horses to water and lending hoses to fires
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone uses analogies in their everyday conversations, but how can you use an analogy to sell an idea or reveal your employee’s potential? Listen ...
061 – New Behring’s for trains off the rails
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do your leaders respond in a crisis? Is their strategy succinct? Listen to hear how by removing ambiguity and clearly communicating with your empl...
060 – Sleepy racers run towards Cliff
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the story of Cliff Young? Listen to hear how one man’s performance defied the odds and how you can utilise his story in a business se...
059 – Turning point between The Rock and a hard place
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every interaction you have with an employee is an opportunity to build engagement or destroy it. What do you usually do? Listen to hear how a small mo...
058 – Pedalling like hell he can
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you put 100% effort into everything you do? Is it making a difference to your performance? Listen to this podcast to hear more! The post 058 – Pe...
057 – Kissinger repeatedly lords it over Secretary
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you bring out the best results of your team with one simple question? Listen to this podcast to feel the frustration between two US politicians! T...
056 – No flies on Golding mock trial
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you experience something at high school that you will remember forever? Listen to hear a group of high school students' invaluable experience! The...
055 – Not all twigs turn out to be snakes
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this uncertain time, how do you talk to your team about what we are facing in a beneficial way? Because we are all impacted and influenced by what ...
054 – Looking upstream for causes of downstream problems
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast considers the role of parables in business storytelling, sharing an example which highlights the need to tackle issues at their source. T...
053 – Andy habits build rapport
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why has the Star Wars character, Baby Yoda, become such a phenomenon? Learn how understanding why this has happened can help your business storytellin...
052 – Pepsi and Apple in new containers
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Inc., shares five stories that illustrate the importance of insight and encourage us to think differently. The post ...
051 – Miners find gold in data mullock
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It often pays to take a risk, to move out of silos and invite external input. This podcast gives a powerful example of where this paid off for one CEO...
050 – Risky flight to the city of angels
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the 50th episode of Anecdotally Speaking, we bring five members of the Anecdote team together. Listen to the 50th podcast here. The post ...
049 – Second best thing to having the actual experience
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next best thing to having an experience is to listen to the story. Mike Adams recalls an event he’s never forgotten, despite not being there. Th...
048 – Healthcare PhDs road test strategy risk
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For a strategy to work for a whole organisation, we must involve as many people as possible in its development. Find out why in this podcast. The post...
047 – Blinded by beliefs
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's too easy to let unconscious bias impact our decisions. Here are 3 stories you can share to encourage others and remind yourself to keep an open m...
046 – Work the plan and work with the people
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Storytelling Podcast, Luke Brown explains how even if everything is planned to perfection, people are always an unknowable vari...
045 – Old oak forester beams
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to plan for tomorrow, but how about 500 years from now? This episode talks about planning for future generations, rather than ourselves...
044 – Navigating like clockwork
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having the answer everyone is looking for, but no one is listening to you. This week's episode talks about the importance of keeping an open m...
043 – Show amazing grace to your audience
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the biggest night of your professional career doesn't go as planned? Well, if you're lucky, President Obama is in the room to help...
042 – Seasoned speed skaters savvy strategy
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not every accident comes out of the blue. This episode talks about how the correct planning can allow you to take advantage when misfortune strikes. T...
041 – Icing breakers and presentation matters
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you have your cake and eat it? This episode of the podcast tells a story illustrating how important presentation can be, along with first impressi...
040 – Moving forward on a backwards bike
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's just like riding a bike - unless that bike has been fixed to mess with your mind. Discover how even knowing the answer doesn't mean you'll get it...
039 – Reply all and touch many
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes, but what we do after is the important part. This podcast sees a great story about the right way to deal with an email faux pas. ...
038 – Dolphin kicks out number one
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This story contrasts Michael Phelps’ swims at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Learn some valuable business points on not becoming complacent and staying...
037 – Fortran reveals Hidden Figures
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dorothy Vaughan was a mathematician who worked for NASA during the 1960s. Her story is an excellent example of effectively responding to disruption. T...
036 – The way to a rioter’s heart
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast explains how to prevent a riot by using brains rather than brawn, and that even the smallest changes can yield the largest results...
035 – Spotify bugs bite back
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast shows us how not all bugs in the system are necessarily bad, and why change is made easier with a little familiarity. The post 035...
034 – When baggage really flies
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast shows how Southwest Airlines stuck to their purpose which helped the airline add over $1 billion to their bottom line. Find out ho...
033 – Nixon on the poverty line
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do stories change minds and influence people? This podcast gives a compelling example of how the right stories can shift strongly held views. The ...
032 – Dyson innovation really sucks
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The story of how James Dyson designed and produced the first bagless vacuum cleaner is one of perseverance and iteration. Find out more in this podcas...
031 – Charles Masefield on humility and productivity
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Sir Charles Masefield describes the series of events by which, under his leadership, BAE Systems’ worst performing factory became th...
030 – Damit Samit, what a great idea
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast brings us an inspiring rags to riches story, proving that anyone can make a difference and achieve their dreams. The post 030 – ...
029 – Paul revered while Dawes knocked
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Revere teaches us It's not what you know, but who knows you and trusts what you say! Learn the importance of investing in relationships in this p...
028 – Hot Brazilians futsal weapon
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What makes some systems work better than others? Why is Brazilian football better than the rest of the world? Sometimes it's worth the effort to find ...
027 – John Snow versus the Miasma
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing your data to life is crucial in making others understand why it’s important. If you work with data, this story will be particularly useful ...
026 – Henry Ford did that?
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we see how Henry Ford ignored what everyone around him thought and went ahead with a decision that would more than double his profit. ...
025 – How to tap into your audience
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When people don’t understand what we’re trying to convey to them we get frustrated. This episode looks at how to tap into your audience. The post ...
024 – U2 can protect your tribe
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast gives us a beautiful example of how taking care of others and helping them through tough times is beneficial for everyone....
023 – Industrial design with child’s play
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone sees the world differently - especially children, who are often overlooked when it comes to the customer user experience. The post 023 – In...
022 – Saving Rubles with mutual Mars
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the Podcast brings us to Russia, and a story about how when the going gets tough, a great company relies on its values for guid...
021 – Rolling stones to hidden gems
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Working as a team is rarely smooth sailing. This week's podcast tells how those moments of conflict are often simply part of the creative process. The...
020 – Twists and turns of a flying fortress
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we hear a story about the importance of checklists, and how this simple organisational aid can change the course of his...
019 – Three feet away from the gold seam
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If things aren't working out, quitting is often an option. But sometimes it pays to ask an expert first, as this week's story illustrates. The post 01...
018 – Are you married?
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling with an emotional impact is a great way to grab people's attention and make a serious point, as we hear in this week's podcast: The post ...
017 – All about apocryphal stories
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we provide some examples of apocryphal stories and we dig into how to tell them, when to use them, and discuss the potential pitfalls....
016 – Tips for strawberry flavour
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear a genuine 'brand story' from International Flavours and Fragrances, and talk about the importance of data in storytelling. Th...
015 – Empty bunks in tall ships
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast tells the story of Janusz Kamiemski, who saw an opportunity to chase his dream, followed it, and got a surprise at the end...
014 – It ain’t what you do
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast tells a story about how the smallest action can make a huge difference to those under your leadership. The post 014 – It...
013 – Travel connections
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes being the boss means putting your employees or team members first. In this podcast, we see a great example of leadership in practice. The po...
012 – Harley Davidson promise
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If a company's principles are truly worth anything, then it will impact the values and convictions of its staff. Harley Davidson is one such company. ...
011 – High viz role modelling
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a boss needs to be sure they are not surrounded by "yes men". Today's story is a great example of one manager's test of his employees' coura...
010 – Bright spots
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A good intervention story gives you a process for doing something differently. The latest Anecdote podcast shares a life changing example from Vietnam...
009 – Jackie Stewart in the pits
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Podcast, we hear a story about the great Formula One champion Jackie Stewart, and how, sometimes, you can judge a book by its c...
008 – Gillian is a dancer
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Helping people find what they are truly good at is one of the many jobs of a leader. This story provides the necessary inspiration to help someone flo...
007 – Saving the Citicorp skyscraper
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people get things wrong, but the true test of character is what we do after find out we got it wrong, as the story of this engineer demonstr...
006 – Accidentally winding up a bank
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The way leaders react in times of high stress is a good measure of their character. Today's story is one of those times. Find out what happened here: ...
005 – The street corner experiment
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A story type we love here at Anecdote is a story about a scientific experiment. Our new podcast looks at the story of a street corner study and its re...
004 – Can’t see the bathroom from the grout
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode features a small story that’s versatile and really delivers. It’s about a bathroom renovation of all things. Check it out he...
003 – Pick one great strategy
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's story is about how a CEO helped his company focus on one big thing and in the process helped everyone get an enormous amount of good work done...
002 – World’s worst first day on the job
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Shawn and Mark share and discuss a terrific business story about the worst possible first day on the job. Check it out here: The post ...
001 – An unexpected visitor from Mars
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new podcast. Each week Mark and I will introduce a new story you could potentially tell at work, then we will describe why it works. Th...