Anecdotally Speaking

Anecdotally Speaking


Latest Episodes

235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom
February 03, 2025

How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power moveand what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally Speaking,

234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership
January 27, 2025

In Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power of storytelling. Paul

233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza
January 20, 2025

In Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Dominos transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. Mark shares the remarkable story

232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914
December 16, 2024

Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Mans Land during World War I in 1914. In the

231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger
December 09, 2024

In Episode 231 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Bob Iger used a simple story to drive a billion-dollar turnaround at Disney. In Episode 231 of

230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant
December 02, 2024

In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story

229 – Less is More: Edward Everett
November 25, 2024

In Episode 229 of Anecdotally Speaking, explore how Edwards Everett and Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Addresses demonstrate the impact of concise communication. In Episode 229 of

228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles
November 18, 2024

In Episode 228, we examine Orson Welles groundbreaking War of the Worlds broadcast and its lessons on innovation and the ethical complexities of storytelling. In

227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne
November 11, 2024

Explore the story of Cecilia Payne, whose discovery reshaped our understanding of the universeand what it teaches us about perseverance, recognition, and excellence. In Episode

226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta
November 04, 2024

In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226