Anecdotally Speaking

Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

Become a great business storyteller and build your repertoire of stories you can tell to engage, influence and inspire at work. Join Shawn Callahan and Mark Schenk from Anecdote as they share great stories to tell, why they work and when to tell them.

  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    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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    27 January 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 3 seconds
    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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    20 January 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 43 seconds
    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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    16 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 38 seconds
    231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger

    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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    9 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 13 seconds
    230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant

    In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story …

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    2 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 33 seconds
    229 – Less is More: Edward Everett

    In Episode 229 of Anecdotally Speaking, explore how Edwards Everett and Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Addresses demonstrate the impact of concise communication. In Episode 229 of …

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    25 November 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles

    In Episode 228, we examine Orson Welles’ groundbreaking War of the Worlds broadcast and its lessons on innovation and the ethical complexities of storytelling. In …

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    18 November 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 2 seconds
    227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne

    Explore the story of Cecilia Payne, whose discovery reshaped our understanding of the universe—and what it teaches us about perseverance, recognition, and excellence. In Episode …

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    11 November 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 36 seconds
    226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta

    In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 …

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    4 November 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 56 seconds
    225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel

    In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark explores why lightbulbs don’t last forever and the implications of planned obsolescence. In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

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    28 October 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 35 seconds
    224 – Small Inventions Can Change the World: John Gates

    In Episode 224 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how barbed wire transformed the American West and its business lessons on innovation. In Episode 224 of Anecdotally …

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    21 October 2024, 10:00 pm
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