E104 – Missing the woods for the trees – Learning to see the bigger picture
A recent experience at the building site of my new home reinforced the lesson of not missing the woods…
E103 – The Milkshake Story
Harvard University Prof. Theodore Levitt famously said, “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!”. Does your team know what…
E102 – Half Now, Half Later
Sometimes it is the second half that truly matters. Ever seen your team allow a half-finished project gather dust? Or have you ever started a diet, only to give up…
E101 – Dream Big Start Small
Ever wondered what it takes to make a dream come true? What would you do if faced with the dilemma of selling out for a quick profit or sticking to your vision,,,
E100 – Hold on to your dreams
Imagine being on the brink of achieving your lifelong dream, only to face the ultimate test of your resolve. Our 100th episode in the Story Bank brings you…
E99 – Why does Messi walk?
Commenting on the 90 mins football players spend on the pitch during a game, the famous Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff once said, “It is statistically proven…
E98 – Tackling Misinformation
Have you ever been in a situation where you have tried very hard to share facts to correct misinformation and been frustrated with the outcome? Why…
E97 – Social Proof : Always a good thing?
Have you ever wondered why Apple introduced white coloured earphones? Was the advice don’t follow the herd always sound advice? What is the relationship…
E96 – Pause and decide
Like most other people who had a successful education and a successful start to a career, I was always brimming with confidence. While that is a very useful state of mind in many situations…
E95 – Bruce Springsteen – Cognitive Reframing
It was May 2nd, 1972. A 22 year-old struggling musician called Bruce Springsteen is on his way to the office of a very famous producer. He was very nervous as…