Anecdotally Speaking

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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281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek

Posted February 2, 202600:16:28

In Episode 281 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a single act of curiosity led to a life-saving discovery that transformed industries. In this episode,...

280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler

Posted January 26, 202600:14:55

In Episode 280 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how an art dealer’s unconventional strategy with Picasso offers lessons in decision-making, risk, and...

279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal

Posted January 19, 2026

Explore the devastating consequences of the UK Post Office scandal and the lessons it offers for leadership, transparency, and institutional accountability....

233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun)

Posted January 12, 202600:17:03

In this Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. In this rerun...

278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt

Posted January 5, 2026

Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language...