044 – Navigating like clockwork

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044 – Navigating like clockwork

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Jul 29, 2019

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Imagine having the answer everyone is looking for, but no one is listening to you. This week's episode talks about the importance of keeping an open mind.
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Jul 29, 2019

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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 repertoire.

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038 – Dolphin kicks out number one: Micheal Phelps broke both his personal record and the world record when he won the men's 400m Individual Medley Final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Four years later, he battled for 4th place in the same event. Don’t become complacent, by Anecdotally Speaking
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013 – Travel connections: Sometimes being a leader means putting your employees or team members first. by Anecdotally Speaking
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042 – Seasoned speed skaters savvy strategy: Steven Bradbury appeared lucky when he won gold for Australia in the short tack speed skating final at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The whole story, however, implies that it wasn’t just luck, but hard work and persistence, that led him to win. by Anecdotally Speaking
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096 – Boarders stories and smoking guns: Finding out the details will help you reveal insights. Listen to hear how Airbnb used storyboarding to find insights that influenced their strategy. by Anecdotally Speaking
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024 – U2 can protect your tribe: Being one of the biggest groups in the world is built on unconditional support. U2 show us how. by Anecdotally Speaking
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023 – Industrial design with child’s play: What is the point in informing your design by observing the customer's experience? Greater satisfaction and less sedation! by Anecdotally Speaking
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039 – Reply all and touch many: Have you ever felt nervous about making a mistake at work? Jill Roche shares a story which suggests you should look at mistakes as opportunities. by Anecdotally Speaking
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