Anecdotally Speaking

By Shawn Callahan & Mark SchenkBusiness Education Management

Anecdotally Speaking episodes

March 17, 2025 241 – Turning Mistakes Into Magic: Miles Davies
In Episode 241 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a wrong note became a moment of brilliance – and the lesson it holds. Mark shares a …
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21 min
March 10, 2025 Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication
In episode 240 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark and Shawn give insight into everyday storytelling—what it is, why it’s so important, and how it can be …
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29 min
March 03, 2025 239 – Patrick Cooley: How Stories Shape Leadership at Mars
In Episode 239 of Anecdotally Speaking, Patrick Cooley, a business leader at Royal Canin, shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the role of storytelling in …
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39 min
February 24, 2025 238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt
Discover how well-intended incentives can backfire through the story of the great Hanoi rat hunt – a lesson in unintended consequences. In Episode 238 of …
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13 min
February 17, 2025 237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin
In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term …
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18 min
February 10, 2025 236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa
In Episode 236, hear the dramatic story of the Vasa, Sweden’s ill-fated warship, and the lessons it holds for leadership, decision-making, and engineering. In this …
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23 min
February 03, 2025 235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom
How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power move—and what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally Speaking, …
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13 min
January 27, 2025 234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership
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 …
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40 min
January 20, 2025 233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza
In Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. Mark shares the remarkable story …
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18 min
December 16, 2024 232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …
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21 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…