The StoryBank
Stories have impact. When we use them in our business conversations, they make our messages clear and memorable. We are all great storytellers, but we can't be a one-story wonder. This podcast is designed to help you build your story collection.
The StoryBank
Latest Episodes
Episode 162 – Curiosity Not Contempt – Zip Your Lips
All of us have met that person. The new leader. The consultant. The expert. The person who has barely arrived but already knows what’s wrong with everyone else’s work.Sometimes we’ve been that person ourselves. The strange thing is that...
Episode 161 – Intuition or Analysis – Six Lives At Stake
In the world of business, full of buzzwords like brainstorming, analysis, rationality, is there still a role for instinct and intuition?Today’s story will convince you there is.It’s about a split-second decision, made with zero ...
Episode 160 - Facts Inform. Stories Move - A Lesson from 9/11
You’ve presented the data. Made the case. Shown the numbers. And still nothing moved. Sound familiar?The reason that happens is that logic and data alone is often not enough. Canadian neurologist Donald Calne spent his care...
Episode 159 – Bruno Fernandes, The Assist Maker – The Best Leaders Make Others Score
In a world that worships the goal-scorer, this week’s story is about the man who made the goals possible.As a Manchester United fan of 32 years, Bruno Fernandes breaking the all-time Premier League assists record didn’t just make me smi...
Episode 158 - He Should Be My Boss - Satya Nadella’s Unexpected Move
A story that touched my heart about a CEO I admire and an act I never expected to happen in a dog eat dog world.Listen on.For more #storiesatwork do have a look the playlists of stories on our website - https://bit.ly/SW_S...