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Anecdotally Speaking254 – Cooking Up Company Culture – EricssonListen to hear how Ericsson’s workplace culture was transformed by a cleaner, and the lessons this brings in empowerment and initiative. In Episode 254, Shawn … The post 254 – Cooking Up Company Culture – Ericsson appeared first on Anecdote.2025-06-1611 min

Anecdotally Speaking252 – The Architecture of Play – Carl SorensenIn Episode 252, discover how a radical playground redesign during WWII transformed free play and what it teaches us about engagement, creativity, and ownership. Shawn … The post 252 – The Architecture of Play – Carl Sorensen appeared first on Anecdote.2025-06-0218 min

Anecdotally Speaking248 – Tuning into New Frequencies – Hedy LamarrIn Episode 248 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how unexpected talents and hidden connections can spark world-changing innovation. Shawn shares an unexpected story set during World … The post 248 – Tuning into New Frequencies – Hedy Lamarr appeared first on Anecdote.2025-05-0516 min

You Control YouUnlocking Daily Happiness: A Conversation with Shawn CallahanIn this episode of You Control You, I sit down with Shawn Callahan, author of 365 Straight Days of Happiness: Partnership Edition 12 Month Goals. We dive into the power of daily habits, mindset shifts, and how small, consistent actions can lead to lasting fulfillment.Shawn shares his journey of discovering happiness, the importance of setting intentional goals, and practical strategies to create a more joyful and purpose-driven life. Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationships, improve your mental well-being, or simply find more happiness in your daily routine, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t...2025-03-211h 33

Anecdotally SpeakingEpisode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better CommunicationIn 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 … The post Episode 240 – Everyday Storytelling: The Secret to Better Communication appeared first on Anecdote.2025-03-1028 min

Strategy Candy: Strategy | OKR | Product ManagementHow to master influence through Storytelling with Shawn CallahanStories aren’t just for Hollywood—they’re the key to better leadership, communication, and culture in the workplace. In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Callahan, storytelling expert and author of Putting Stories to Work, to unpack the power of business storytelling. Shawn shares why the traditional hero’s journey doesn’t work in business, how to naturally weave stories into your communication, and why the stories we tell shape company culture. If you think storytelling isn’t for you, think again—this conversation will change the way you connect, influence, and lead.Timestamps...2025-03-0646 min

The Great Unlearn165. The World's Greatest Formulator: Shawn Wells on Emotional Healing, Forgiveness, and LongevityShawn Wells is a globally recognized nutritional biochemist and supplement industry leader, known as "The World's Greatest Formulator" for developing over 1,000 products and holding 40+ patented ingredients.Beyond his expertise in biohacking, anti-aging, and health optimization, Shawn has overcome personal health struggles, including Epstein-Barr, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a pituitary tumor, making him a beacon of resilience. His journey took a transformative turn through a profound medicine experience, allowing him to release emotional trauma by accessing deep forgiveness and heal feminine wounds that shaped his relationships — all which were intimately tied to these physical manifestations....2025-02-041h 55

Anecdotally Speaking230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam GrantIn Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story … The post 230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant appeared first on Anecdote.2024-12-0217 min

Anecdotally Speaking226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of MaltaIn this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 … The post 226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta appeared first on Anecdote.2024-11-0426 min

The Great Unlearn150. Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells | UPDATE and the Evolution of CaffeineDaniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits.We dive into…➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine?➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation➝ Using caffeine as an escape 2024-10-021h 36

Anecdotally Speaking210 – There’s a Story Behind EverythingEpisode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking gives insight into how salespeople can increase value and customer buy-in through story. In Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn … The post 210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything appeared first on Anecdote.2024-07-0918 min

Kingdom ROI107 - The Business of Faith: How to Hear from God and Impact Your Community with Bolz Ministries' Shawn BolzYour host, Eric Dunavant, and co-host Christopher Callahan talk with the Podcast Host of Bolz Ministries, Shawn Bolz. Shawn has a rich history in media and ministry, spanning over 25-30 years. His journey began in a charismatic Pentecostal church, where he developed a passion for teaching and advancing the body of Christ. Shawn's focus has always been on hearing God's voice and seeing transformation in individuals' lives and the world around them. His upbringing in a faith-centered family emphasized emotional, spiritual, and physical health, which shaped his perspective on faith and ministry.Shawn's journey highlights the importance...2024-07-0239 min

Anecdotally Speaking204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseveranceWe are all looking for the turning point in a good story, and we love a story that demonstrates perseverance and resolve. Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: explaining the data in a story, sizing up your competition and 'keeping Mum' with your competitive advantage. The post 204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance appeared first on Anecdote.2024-04-2323 min

Anecdotally Speaking203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds GrangeResilience and persistence are not only the hallmarks of future success in winemaking, but in business too. Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: sticking to your guns, having a 'partner in crime' and really, fully backing your instincts. The post 203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange appeared first on Anecdote.2024-04-1621 min

Anecdotally Speaking202 – Efficiency versus cost cuttingReducing waste increases the efficiency of raw material use. But can we all agree that scraping mould off food product prior to packaging may be a little beyond the pale? Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: understanding the difference between efficiency and cost cutting, short 'single point' storytelling, the retelling factor in stories with disgust, and the importance of avoiding abstraction in your stories. The post 202 – Efficiency versus cost cutting appeared first on Anecdote.2024-03-1815 min

Anecdotally Speaking200 – Weber BBQ Australian SuccessWelcome to the Anecdotally Speaking podcast! Visit our website for more captivating stories and business insights! https://www.anecdote.com/ In this episode, our hosts Shawn Callahan and … The post 200 – Weber BBQ Australian Success appeared first on Anecdote.2023-12-2120 min

Anecdotally Speaking199 – Approach to the south poles apart – Amundsen ScottTwo explorers from the northern hemisphere set out to be the first to reach the South Pole - Roald Amundsen of Norway and Robert Falconer Scott of England. Their expedition planning, team, equipment and transport selections could not have been more different. Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: corporate culture, knowing your limitations, hand picking your teams and the impact of clear, singular goals on success. The post 199 – Approach to the south poles apart – Amundsen Scott appeared first on Anecdote.2023-12-0617 min

Anecdotally Speaking198 – Mayor in the monkey suit – Stuart DrummondPeople from Hartlepool UK are known colloquially as 'monkey hangers' - a moniker that stems from the Napoleonic Wars of the 1800s. But this story is about a larrikin mascot in a monkey suit making mayor and breaking records... Shawn and Mark bring these disparate (but related) stories together to illustrate some business points around seizing the day, fact being stranger than fiction, and judging books by their covers. The post 198 – Mayor in the monkey suit – Stuart Drummond appeared first on Anecdote.2023-11-2919 min

Anecdotally Speaking197 – Atlanta Olympic swim 1996 – Kieren PerkinsAustralian champion swimmer Kieren Perkins barely qualified for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and only just made the final for the 1500 metre event. Shawn and Mark discuss how extraordinary 'turn-arounds', under promising and over delivering, and reduced expectations of self can sometimes lead to world class moments. The post 197 – Atlanta Olympic swim 1996 – Kieren Perkins appeared first on Anecdote.2023-11-2314 min

Anecdotally Speaking196 – Better fire story – Michigan UniMichigan University researchers sought to understand the 'stickiness' of stories - does factual or emotionally charged information provided 'after the fact' change how a story is told or re-told? Shawn and Mark discuss how a 'better story' might usurp an prevailing story (sometimes regardless of the truth). The post 196 – Better fire story – Michigan Uni appeared first on Anecdote.2023-11-1619 min

Anecdotally Speaking195 – Bullet train kingfisher nose – Eiji NakatsuBird watcher and engineer Eiji Nakatsu sped up and made Japan's bullet trains quieter by studying the kingfisher's beak. Shawn and Mark stick their noses into how a business might use this story to encourage innovation through biomimicry. The post 195 – Bullet train kingfisher nose – Eiji Nakatsu appeared first on Anecdote.2023-11-0722 min

No Way OutDecoding John Boyd: Unveiling the Complexity and Influence of His Theories with Shawn Callahan, PhD | Ep 54Send us a textAre you ready for a mind-blowing exploration of the profound theories of military strategist John Boyd? Buckle up, as we've brought on Shawn Callahan to guide you through the maze of complexities surrounding Boyd's misunderstood Orientation-Observation-Decision-Action (OODA) Loop. Often written off as a simple time-competitive process, Shawn enlightens us on the significance of understanding orientation to truly unlock the power behind Boyd's concepts. The journey doesn't stop there. We navigate through the intriguing impact Boyd had on the Academy, shedding light on how his abrasive personality and scarce written wo...2023-11-061h 18

Anecdotally Speaking194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne CalmentJeanne Louise Calment lived to 122 years of age (a species record). Who would have thought such an age was achievable? How would you feel, betting against such a long life, and losing on the deal? Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to illustrate the unexpected nature of planning, and the danger of 'the sure thing'. The post 194 – French reverse mortgage – Jeanne Calment appeared first on Anecdote.2023-10-3018 min

The Grey Lit CaféReview: Putting stories to work, by Shawn CallahanAnthony Haynes writes: Many scientists and researchers have come to realise that communicating their work effectively requires them to tell a story.But how?One resource is brilliant at answering that question: Putting stories to work, by Shawn Callahan. This review introduces some of Callahan's key insights and recommendations.ReferenceShawn Callahan, Putting stories to work (Pepperberg Press).Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might particularly enjoy the following:The case of case studies, with Dr...2023-10-1714 min

Anecdotally Speaking193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog OldhamAndrew Loog Oldham at 19 years of age was the Rolling Stones first manager. By suggesting that Keith Richards and Mick Jagger start writing original songs, a 50 year plus collaboration was born (affectionately now known as the 'Strolling Bones' ;>). Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to explain both the value of copying masters, and encouraging innovation. The post 193 – Rolling Stones songwriting – Andrew Loog Oldham appeared first on Anecdote.2023-10-0616 min

Anecdotally Speaking192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter BlakeSir Peter Blake suggested a single focus for New Zealand's Americas Cup challenge - only do those things that make the boat go faster - leading to two trophies. Shawn and Mark discuss how a business might use this story to galvanise a team. The post 192 – Americas Cup speed focus – Peter Blake appeared first on Anecdote.2023-09-2917 min

Anecdotally Speaking190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia ApgarThe quality of a good question can create insight. Join Shawn and Mark as they discuss the life saving simplicity and humble beginnings of the Apgar Test. The post 190 – Infancy of the newborn test – Virginia Apgar appeared first on Anecdote.2023-09-0820 min

Anecdotally Speaking188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove ArupCan you imagine Sydney Harbour without the Opera House? Well, without 10 years of delays and $90 million in cost overruns the bridge might have been the only feature in the skyline. Join Shawn and Mark for a discussion on podiums, persistence and politics. The post 188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup appeared first on Anecdote.2023-07-2627 min

Anecdotally Speaking187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously DigitalIf it doesn't feel right, maybe it's not? Do the right thing, not the easy thing. We always have the right to choose, so ask questions and resist being made to feel 'incompetent'. Join Shawn, Mark and Anastasia Dedyukhina from Consciously Digital, as they share stories on digital privacy, attention and switching. The post 187-Privacy in the EU – Anastasia Dedyukhina – Consciously Digital appeared first on Anecdote.2023-06-2744 min

Anecdotally Speaking145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squaresWhen you start something, stick with it until you finish it. Listen to hear how an English mathematician solved the world’s longest-standing maths problem. Shawn … The post 145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squares appeared first on Anecdote.2022-04-0420 min

Anecdotally Speaking145 - Dark mansions made of cubes and squaresWhen you start something, stick with it until you finish it. Listen to hear how an English mathematician solved the world’s longest-standing maths problem. Shawn … The post 145 – Dark mansions made of cubes and squares appeared first on Anecdote.2022-04-0420 min

Anecdotally Speaking119 – Don’t do your block busterIn an Anecdotally Speaking first, this week’s episode is a solo episode with Shawn as host! He shares a story from Gina Keating’s book, Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America’s Eyeballs: https://buff.ly/2U3LKMRThe story follows the period in which Blockbuster went from being at its peak with some 9,000 stores worldwide to declaring bankruptcy.If you would like to receive an email every time we release a new episode of Anecdotally Speaking, you can fill out the subscribe form on our podcasts page: https://www.anecdote.com/podcasts/2021-08-0913 min

Anecdotally Speaking118 - The grass is greener for the second mouseIs there a place for parables in business storytelling? Listen to hear Shawn Callahan share two apocryphal stories that you could use in your workplace. The post 118 – The grass is greener for the second mouse appeared first on Anecdote.2021-08-0222 min

Anecdotally Speaking117 - How a story illuminates an insightGary Klein once said, “Insight is when you unexpectedly come to a better story.” Listen to hear Shawn and Mike Adams exchange and explain the value of insight stories. The post 117 – How a story illuminates an insight appeared first on Anecdote.2021-07-2637 min

Anecdotally Speaking113 – Low vaulting horse raises the barWelcome to another episode of Anecdotally Speaking! Mark is feeling a bit of pressure this week after hearing such a great story from Doug Keeley in our last episode (https://buff.ly/3xFF1Xz). He shares a sports story following the actions that led Svetlana Khorkina to win a gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Shawn mentions this study of professional golfers and how they react to their hole-by-hole play: https://buff.ly/3hidULMWe’ve just announced a series of virtual public programs to run in July, August, and September. Whether you’re a leader, a sale...2021-06-2820 min

The Chiefs by WhitearkEP031 Oral Stories | Shawn CallahanJo Hands has the brilliant Shawn Callahan in the hot seat this week, and it's time to share stories. Shawn started as a geographer and archaeologist before working in IT with the likes of Oracle, Sybase and IBM. His story-work began in 1999 while at IBM, at the Cynefin Centre, when applying complexity theory to business issues. This is where Shawn discovered the power of small stories, anecdotes, rather than Hollywood inspired story methods.In 2004 he founded Anecdote, with one clear aim in mind – to use story-work to bring humanity back to organisations.In the years of...2021-05-1936 min

Anecdotally Speaking105 – A rose by any other clinical namePodcasts are great places to find stories. This week, Mark shares a story he heard on an episode of Invisibilia (https://www.npr.org/transcripts/817977005). The story follows 71-year-old Joy Milne and how she discovered she had an unusual ability. Shawn also mentions Sudhir Breaks the Internet, another podcast (https://freakonomics.com/sudhir-breaks-the-internet/), and Gary Klein's Triple Path Model of Insight (https://www.gary-klein.com/insight) in this episode.2021-04-2626 min

Anecdotally Speaking102 - Hidden Figures the prequelAre you looking for a key that will unlock new skills or information? Listen to hear how persistence led Shawn to a groundbreaking discovery. The post 102 – Hidden Figures the prequel appeared first on Anecdote.2021-04-0516 min

Anecdotally Speaking102 – Hidden Figures the prequelIn this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a story from when he was working in computer programming in the late 1980s. It follows how he made a groundbreaking discovery for his team, but only once he had found the right phrase to gain access to what he needed. Shawn mentions our upcoming School Story Lab. If you’re interested in attending or know someone who might be, visit: https://www.anecdote.com/school-story-lab/. Our second cohort begins in May!2021-04-0516 min

Anecdotally Speaking100 - A tonne of revered storiesTo celebrate 100 episodes, Shawn and Mark discuss what stories from the podcast they use most often and how they use them. The post 100 – A tonne of revered stories appeared first on Anecdote.2021-03-2236 min

Anecdotally Speaking099 - CEO becomes late chairmanHow do you encourage productive behaviours? Listen to hear Shawn and Mark give five examples of reward and recognition in the workplace. The post 099 – CEO becomes late chairman appeared first on Anecdote.2021-03-1519 min

Anecdotally Speaking099 – CEO becomes late chairmanIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark share a handful of short stories that showcase, both positive and negative, reward and recognition within the workplace. If you are interested in reading our paper, Corporate Storytelling: The Definitive Guide, click here.https://bit.ly/3qRw4q6Shawn and Mark would love to hear your examples of reward and recognition, times it worked and times it didn’t. Send us an email at people@anecdote.com We recently launched our new program, School Story Lab, and are currently taking the first cohort thro...2021-03-1519 min

Anecdotally Speaking098 – Gender biased snow job really hurtsIn this week's episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a story he found in Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. The story is one of many included in her book to demonstrate how unconscious gender biases can impact our actions and decisions. Shawn also mentions the premortem technique, which you can read about here. https://bit.ly/3qtqFp5Stay tuned to see what we come up with for our 100th episode in just two weeks! Don't forget that you can subscribe to our podcast via email (we will email you each time we release an episode) on www.anecd...2021-03-0819 min

Anecdotally Speaking097 – Beware your inner thespianTW: sexual assault at 27:04In this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark are joined by communication experts and Anecdote Partners, The Story Spotters, Sarah Jane McKechnie and David Pullan. Sarah Jane and David recently joined the Anecdote network late last year and are facilitators of our Story-Powered Sales program.Thank you to Sarah Jane and David for providing excellent insight into how authenticity plays a major role in effective leadership and communication. To connect with Sarah Jane, click here. https://bit.ly/37J2SuPTo connect with David, click here...2021-03-0136 min

Anecdotally Speaking096 – Boarders stories and smoking gunsIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the story of how Airbnb co-founder, Brian Chesky, learnt the power of storyboarding to reveal insights. Storyboarding was invented by Walt Disney when the company was producing its first blockbuster film, Snow White, in 1937. If you would like to hear more about Airbnb’s co-founder, Joe Gebbia, check out his episode on the Tim Ferriss Podcast. https://bit.ly/3apNYLKNext week, our public Storytelling for Leaders programs kick-off! Last-minute tickets are still available, so click here to register. https://bit.ly/3bh1Ve6 We are also...2021-02-2224 min

Anecdotally Speaking094 – Building bridges to thaw the frozenIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Param Venkat, Founder and CEO of Spiria Inc, joins Shawn and Mark. Param is a storytelling and sales expert who delivers Anecdote programs across North America. Thank you to Param for joining the guys this week. If you would like to connect with him, click here. https://bit.ly/2YUb2vF If you are interested in attending our March Storytelling for Leaders programs, click on the link to register. We are also running a few invitation-only Story-Powered Sales programs. If this is of interest to you, please get in...2021-02-0842 min

Anecdotally Speaking093 – Green team schemes screen fiendsIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares the story of a previous client of his, who had an internal group make outstanding behaviour change efforts with one small note.Shawn mentioned how emotion is a driving force for change and referenced a recent episode of Freakonomics. To listen to the episode on disgust, click here. https://bit.ly/3crwsYS And to read more on this topic, check out Shawn’s book, Putting Stories to Work. https://bit.ly/3pDpALJ Tickets are now on sale for our first public Storytelling for Leaders programs for 2021! If you...2021-02-0121 min

Anecdotally Speaking092 – Seg no wayIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the story of a renowned inventor, Dean Kamen, and his invention, the Segway. The Segway’s invention brought a lot of excitement to mainstream media, but sadly it didn’t last very long. We will be releasing the dates for our first public Storytelling for Leaders program for 2021 very soon! If you are interested in attending or would like more information, get in touch with us at people@anecdote.com. You can also make sure you stay up to date on all things Anecdote by subscribing to our newsle...2021-01-2511 min

Anecdotally Speaking091 – Fire chief's great instincts before bingo bangoIn this week’s episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares the story of a courageous firefighter, who led from the front and followed his intuition to make one of the most important decisions of his and his team’s lives. Mark wrote a blog post on this story many years ago; click here to read it! https://bit.ly/3qsbCMUShawn mentions Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein’s article Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree. It contains two opposing ideologies tackling when you should or shouldn’t follow your gut. To download the article, click here. https...2021-01-1820 min

Anecdotally Speaking089 – Corporate Storytelling—Sales communication with Mike Adams and Paul IchilcikWelcome to the final episode of our Anecdotally Speaking—Corporate Storytelling series! The series celebrates the paper we released at the end of October titled Corporate Storytelling—The Essential Guide. It is our definitive guide to corporate storytelling and delves into the myriad of ways you can apply storytelling in a business context. To access the paper, click here! https://bit.ly/3pe4FPUThank you to Anecdote Principals, Mike Adams and Paul Ichilcik, for being part of this episode. To connect with Mike, click here. https://bit.ly/2KyoFMX To connect with Paul, click here. https://bit.ly/2...2020-12-2140 min

Anecdotally Speaking088 – Corporate Storytelling—Strategy development and communication with Melodie Potts RosevearWelcome to the seventh episode of our Anecdotally Speaking—Corporate Storytelling series! The series celebrates the paper we released at the end of October titled Corporate Storytelling—The Essential Guide. It is our definitive guide to corporate storytelling and delves into the myriad of ways you can apply storytelling in a business context. To access the paper, click here! https://bit.ly/3pe4FPUThank you to Melodie Potts Rosevear for being part of this episode. To connect with Melodie, click here. https://bit.ly/3nhPZ0uIf you would like to learn more about Teach for...2020-12-1438 min

The Storypowers PodcastThe Power of Small Stories with Shawn Callahan31. The Power of Small Stories with Shawn Callahan What's one of the biggest mistakes people make when they try to use stories in business? How do you start telling a story without sounding like a weirdo? What is the best way to learn storytelling? Welcome to the Storypowers podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz. My guest today is Shawn Callahan. Shawn is an award-winning author, busi...2020-10-1951 min

Anecdotally Speaking072 – All about the strategy storyDoes 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.2020-08-2428 min

SimpleGrowth with Mike CallahanSA Weekly Talk Show w/ Shawn DayAfter over 20 years in the lawn care & snow removal industry, Mike Callahan created a turnkey solution that revolutionized his business and is now teaching the lessons he learned while growing his company. You do not have to reinvent the wheel when you can use this proven system that will save you time and money, while allowing you to have a life outside your business. Are you ready to make your business work for you? Our business growth system will grow your business from where you are to today to where you want to be in...2020-08-2125 min

Anecdotally Speaking071 – Never say Di finally escapes CubaDo you need to inspire your team to never give up? Listen to hear Diana Nyad’s story of swimming non-stop for 53 hours. The post 071 – Never say Di finally escapes Cuba appeared first on Anecdote.2020-08-1728 min

Anecdotally Speaking070 – Prof. Christensen gets the job doneWhat job does your customer hire your product to do? In this week’s episode, hear how Professor Clayton Christensen’s market research revolutionised the McDonalds milkshake. The post 070 – Prof. Christensen gets the job done appeared first on Anecdote.2020-08-1019 min

Anecdotally Speaking069 – How a reason can clarify your whyHow does adding one word to a question completely change what the answer will be? Listen to hear how Professor Ellen Langer changed the way we think about human behaviour. The post 069 – How a reason can clarify your why appeared first on Anecdote.2020-08-0322 min

Anecdotally Speaking068 – How to animate Disney executive charactersDo you understand what drives your business? Listen to hear how Bob Iger’s insight evolved Disney Animation for the better. The post 068 – How to animate Disney executive characters appeared first on Anecdote.2020-07-2717 min

The Uncharted LeaderPutting Stories to Work with Shawn CallahanShawn Callahan is the award-winning author of ‘Putting Stories to Work’ and the Founder of Anecdote, the world’s largest business storytelling enterprise. Their purpose is to help restore humanity to the workplace. They do it by helping leaders and sellers find and tell great stories. Shawn is passionate about helping people in business engage, influence and inspire their colleagues to get great things done. He founded Anecdote in 2004, has worked with Global 1000 companies such as Shell, Danone, Microsoft, TESCO, Allianz and Bayer and is now delivering programs in 22 countries and 11 different languages. Ane...2020-07-2457 min

Anecdotally Speaking067 – Born to run and still runningCustomer experience is the be all and end all. Listen to hear how Bruce Springsteen made a contract with his fans to give them the best show, night after night. The post 067 – Born to run and still running appeared first on Anecdote.2020-07-2022 min

Anecdotally Speaking066 – Atari hero transforms extraterrestrial into subterraneanThe quality of a product can kill a company. Listen to hear how video game manufacturer, Atari, lost all business in a matter of months. The post 066 – Atari hero transforms extraterrestrial into subterranean appeared first on Anecdote.2020-07-1324 min

Anecdotally Speaking065 – It's just like riding a bike 1200kmCan you think of a time when the odds weren’t in your favour, but you still made it work? Listen to hear the inspirational story of Jyoti Kumari and her 1200km journey. The post 065 – It’s just like riding a bike 1200km appeared first on Anecdote.2020-07-0619 min

Anecdotally Speaking064 – Small cogs make a pretty fly wheelSometimes it’s the small things, the small changes, that make all the difference. Listen to hear how the British cycling team improved by 1% across the board and then won gold! The post 064 – Small cogs make a pretty fly wheel appeared first on Anecdote.2020-06-2918 min

Anecdotally Speaking063 – Don't give up on your dirty laundryCan you share an example of a time where you’ve refused to give up? Listen to hear Jaya Machet, an Anecdote Partner and Executive Coach, share a story that might spark your own! The post 063 – Don’t give up on your dirty laundry appeared first on Anecdote.2020-06-2222 min

Anecdotally Speaking062 – Leading horses to water and lending hoses to firesEveryone uses analogies in their everyday conversations, but how can you use an analogy to sell an idea or reveal your employee’s potential? Listen to hear how you can, using the story of Seabiscuit. The post 062 – Leading horses to water and lending hoses to fires appeared first on Anecdote.2020-06-1520 min

Anecdotally Speaking061 – New Behring's for trains off the railsHow do your leaders respond in a crisis? Is their strategy succinct? Listen to hear how by removing ambiguity and clearly communicating with your employees can make all the difference. The post 061 – New Behring’s for trains off the rails appeared first on Anecdote.2020-06-0824 min

Ellis in WunderlandCreating impact with tiny real stories Ft. Shawn CallahanShawn Callahan is the author of the award-winning *Putting Stories to Work* and the Founder at Anecdote, the world’s largest business storytelling enterprise. And boy do we have some tips and tools for you to help you change organisational culture, grow your business and sell your ideas through stories. Our chat is sprinkled with gold nuggets that you’ll want a notepad and pen by your side as you listen. We discuss things like… • Why your stories don’t need a hero, • How better listening leads to more impactful stories, • It’s the small moment in life that have the ability to t...2018-12-1650 min

The Storytellers NetworkShawn Callahan, @shawncallahan @anecdotePutting Stories to Work: Mastering Business StorytellingShawn Callahan, a sought-after keynote speaker, international business consultant and executive coach, works with global organizations such as Mars, Danone, Allianz, SAP, Tesco and Shell. He is the founder of Anecdote, the world's largest business storytelling company, where they help leaders and sellers around the world to find and tell oral stories with impact.He's also the award-winning author of Putting Stories to Work: Mastering Business Storytelling.Interesting trivia: this guy holds a bachelor's degree in geography and archaeology from the Australian National University....2018-12-1043 min

GovComms: The Future of Government CommunicationEp #23: Using storytelling to communicate effectively, with Shawn CallahanShawn Callahan is the founder of Anecdote and one of the world’s leading business storytelling teachers and advisors. He started his career in technology with companies including Oracle and IBM, before he founded Anecdote in 2004. Anecdote helps leaders and sellers be better oral storytellers and assists corporations deliver on their strategies using stories. Most recently Shawn published his book PUTTING STORIES TO WORK. At its heart, this book provides a process for becoming a good business storyteller. Discussed in this episode: Why storytelling is an effective communication approach What ma...2018-11-2726 min

Let Your Ears Embark on a Adventure with Free AudiobookPutting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling Audiobook by Shawn CallahanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 333273 Title: Putting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling Author: Shawn Callahan Narrator: Shawn Callahan Format: Unabridged Length: 07:33:33 Language: English Release date: 03-31-18 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Business & Economics, Negotiation & Communication Summary: The most successful leaders are storytellers. By mastering business storytelling, they achieve extraordinary business results. As a modern-day leader, you know you should develop this skill, but you don't have the time to do this in an ad-hoc way. What you need is a practical, reliable method to follow, one that will allow your business...2018-03-317h 33

Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsPutting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling by Shawn CallahanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/333273 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Putting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling Author: Shawn Callahan Narrator: Shawn Callahan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33 minutes Release date: March 31, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: The most successful leaders are storytellers. By mastering business storytelling, they achieve extraordinary business results. As a modern-day leader, you know you should develop this skill, but you don't have the time to do this in an ad-hoc way. What you need is a practical, reliable method to follow...2018-03-3103 min

Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsPutting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling by Shawn CallahanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/333273to listen full audiobooks. Title: Putting Stories to Work - Mastering Business Storytelling Author: Shawn Callahan Narrator: Shawn Callahan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 33 minutes Release date: March 31, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: The most successful leaders are storytellers. By mastering business storytelling, they achieve extraordinary business results. As a modern-day leader, you know you should develop this skill, but you don't have the time to do this in an ad-hoc way. What you need is a practical, reliable method to follow, one...2018-03-317h 33

Anecdotally Speaking002 – World’s worst first day on the jobIn this podcast Shawn and Mark share and discuss a terrific business story about the worst possible first day on the job. Check it out here: The post 002 – World’s worst first day on the job appeared first on Anecdote.2018-01-1916 min

Team Guru Podcast020 - Storytelling for Leaders - Shawn CallahanStorytelling in the business setting is a dying art – and that’s a terrible shame. Stories are so incredibly powerful for connecting, sharing information, motivating actions, clarifying direction, enjoying success… But we have become slaves to PowerPoint, charts, dot-points and theoretical lenses. My guest in this episode wants to change all that. Shawn Callahan is a storytelling consultant. He talks us through the benefits of telling great business stories and he steps us through a process that will help us all be better storytellers. And, you guessed it; Shawn is a great storyteller himself. He brings to life all of his in...2016-04-191h 09

The Small Business Big Marketing Podcast with Tim Reid304 – Powerful Business Storytelling Tips with Shawn Callahan of AnecdoteDo you want to be seven times more memorable? Listen in to this week's episode with Shawn Callahan of Anecdote to discover how to craft and remember powerful stories for your business with ease. The post 304 – Powerful Business Storytelling Tips with Shawn Callahan of Anecdote appeared first on Small Business Big Marketing.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2016-04-0454 min