Best Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk Podcasts (2025)

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276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch

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In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how it’s transformed his leadership and team culture. In Episode 276 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post 276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United

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Listen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about … The post 275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson 12:49

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In Episode 274 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a bout of tuberculosis led to the creation of an American icon. In this episode, Shawn tells … The post 274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather 40:08

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In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, we’re rejoined by Paul Fairweather to explore how creativity, storytelling, and illustration intertwine in his new book. In this … The post 273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger 9:40

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In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In … The post 272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons 16:41

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Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story … The post 271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) 21:19

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Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this … The post 215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) 12:38

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In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your … The post 209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham 16:36

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In Episode 270, learn how a moment of courage by Katharine Graham shaped history and provided a lesson in principled leadership. Mark recounts the powerful … The post 270 – Publishing on Principal – Katharine Graham appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk 12:38

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Discover how an Olympic medal and generosity changed lives, and what leaders can learn from this act of selflessness. In Episode 269 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post 269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman 10:53

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267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz 9:54

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In Episode 267 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Howard Schultz reignited Starbucks’ purpose to drive a complete business turnaround. Shawn shares the story of how … The post 267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe 10:43

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In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this … The post 266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino 13:37

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Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantino’s early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the … The post 265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom 13:51

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Discover how Dishoom gamified dining to become a must-visit destination, offering lessons in creative problem-solving and customer engagement. In Episode 261 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn … The post 261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris 13:59

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In Episode 264 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a chance act of curiosity led to the groundbreaking discovery of Australian amber, and what it teaches … The post 264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection 11:03

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In Episode 263 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a potter turned a late payment request into a meaningful conversation through storytelling. In this episode, Shawn … The post 263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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262 – What We Walk Past 8:57

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In Episode 262 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a 25-second train delay in Japan sparked a deep conversation about organisational culture. In this episode Mark … The post 262 – What We Walk Past appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher 18:56

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In Episode 260 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how keystone behaviours transformed Mary T. Meagher into an Olympic legend. In this episode, Shawn shares a story … The post 260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara 15:08

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Discover how vulnerability and connection drove Eleven Madison Park to become the world’s best restaurant. In Episode 259 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story … The post 259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin 16:11

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Discover how creativity under constraint led to one of the world’s most distinctive memorials. In Episode 258 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares the inspiring story … The post 258 – A Memorial in Mashed Potato – Maya Lin appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame 22:05

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This episode explores how story delivery can either ignite or flatten your message, illustrated by the fire and restoration of Notre-Dame. In Episode 257 of … The post 257 – How to Make a Great Story Boring – Notre-Dame appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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256 – The Power of Coaching 14:21

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Discover why coaching drives real behaviour change, far beyond training alone. In Episode 256 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares research by Joyce and Showers that … The post 256 – The Power of Coaching appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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255 – Rich Church, Poor Church 17:13

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Discover how 17th-century Rome reveals a clever behavioural insight still relevant for change initiatives today. In Episode 255 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story … The post 255 – Rich Church, Poor Church appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

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128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress (Rerun) 25:10

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Collaboration and diversity bring progress. Listen to hear how one woman defied gender norms to receive recognition for a scientific breakthrough. The post 128 – Collaboration and diversity is how you make progress (Rerun) appeared first on Anecdote.By Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk