Anecdotally Speaking

By Shawn Callahan & Mark SchenkBusiness Education Management

Anecdotally Speaking episodes

October 20, 2025 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 …
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17 min
October 13, 2025 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, …
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13 min
October 06, 2025 268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman
In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffman’s career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story …
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11 min
September 29, 2025 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 …
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10 min
September 22, 2025 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 …
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11 min
September 15, 2025 265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino
Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantino’s early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the …
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14 min
September 08, 2025 261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom
Discover how Dishoom gamified dining to become a must-visit destination, offering lessons in creative problem-solving and customer engagement. In Episode 261 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn …
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14 min
September 01, 2025 264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris
In Episode 264 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a chance act of curiosity led to the groundbreaking discovery of Australian amber, and what it teaches …
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14 min
August 25, 2025 263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection
In Episode 263 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a potter turned a late payment request into a meaningful conversation through storytelling. In this episode, Shawn …
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12 min
August 18, 2025 262 – What We Walk Past
In Episode 262 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a 25-second train delay in Japan sparked a deep conversation about organisational culture. In this episode Mark …
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9 min

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Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story…