Anecdotally Speaking
Latest Episodes
272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger
In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disneys CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In
271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons
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
215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)
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)
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
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
269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk
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,
268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman
In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffmans career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story
267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz
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
266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe
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
265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino
Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantinos early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the





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