• 238 – When Incentives Backfire: The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt
    Feb 24 2025

    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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    12 mins
  • 237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin
    Feb 17 2025

    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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    17 mins
  • 236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa
    Feb 10 2025

    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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    Less than 1 minute
  • 235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom
    Feb 3 2025

    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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    12 mins
  • 234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership
    Jan 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 …

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    39 mins
  • 233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza
    Jan 20 2025

    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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    17 mins
  • 232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914
    Dec 16 2024

    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 mins
  • 231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger
    Dec 9 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 …

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    18 mins