Anecdotally Speaking

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278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt
January 05, 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
December 22, 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
December 15, 2025

In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how its 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
December 08, 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.

274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson
December 01, 2025

In Episode 274 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a bout of tuberculosis led to the creation of an American icon. In this episode, Shawn tells The post 274 Illness to Opportunity John Stetson appeared first on Anecdote.

273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather
November 24, 2025

In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, were 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 An

272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger
November 17, 2025

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

271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons
November 10, 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)
November 03, 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)
October 27, 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.