Anecdotally Speaking

We all know the saying, ‘the best thing since sliced bread,’ but who invented the bread-slicing machine? Listen to hear Otto Rohwedder’s surprising journey in selling his first bread slicer. The post 080 – Crummy early adoption for first bread slicer appeared first on Anecdote.

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 rogue m&m appeared first on Anecdote.

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 important. The post 078 – Tetanus icky not so sticky appeared first on Anecdote.

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 – Benjamin’s book borrowing turns rival to friend appeared first on Anecdote.

Can you balance an egg on its pointy end? Listen to hear how Brunelleschi revolutionised how we think about innovation with one small egg demonstration. The post 076 – Dome making not an egg-xact science appeared first on Anecdote.

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 childhood cancer. The post 075 – Conflict is essential to collaboration appeared first on Anecdote.

Discover how a receptionist's communication style can impact customer trust and influence sales outcomes. Learn about a London real estate firm's strategy that boosted sales by 15% through positive framing. Dive into research-backed insights on effective communication and storytelling in business. Explore how simple narratives can foster connections and enhance workplace culture. Plus, uncover the link between storytelling, innovation, and leadership to spark your creativity in any organization.

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 Washington train station. The post 073 – Stradi various settings impact value appeared first on Anecdote.

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 simple structure. The post 072 – All about the strategy story appeared first on Anecdote.

Diana Nyad, a remarkable endurance swimmer, shares her inspiring journey of swimming from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. She discusses the grueling 53-hour swim without a shark cage, facing perilous conditions, and the immense physical and mental challenges she overcame. Her story is a testament to perseverance and the power of teamwork, highlighting how her support team played a critical role in her triumph. Diana's determination and spirit embody the essence of never giving up, making her tale both uplifting and motivational.