Leadership,
Brand & Transformation
Leadership,
Brand & Transformation
Delivered more than
International Talks
Hosted over
Podcast Episodes
Created more than
Blog Posts
Published
Award-Winning Books
Delivered more than
International Talks
Hosted over
Podcast Episodes
Created more than
Blog Posts
Published
Award-Winning Books
Books by Minter Dial
Heartificial Empathy, Putting Heart into Business and Artificial Intelligence
Heartificial Empathy, 2nd edition, released in April 2023, looks at why and how, in the face of the new developments in society and AI, brands should learn to flex their empathic muscle. With numerous cases and interviews, it examines how to encode empathy into your business and into Artificial Intelligence. This second edition won the Maincrest Media Award 2023 in the category of Business Management. Get your copy here. Disponible en français aussi ici.
You Lead, How Being Yourself Makes You A Better Leader
You Lead (Kogan Page), which won the Business Book Award 2022 in the category of Leadership, argues that business leaders deliver superior results, communities of engagement both inside and outside of the company and true values-driven success when they are themselves and come across as genuine. Get your copy here. Disponible en français aussi ici.
Futureproof, How To Get Your Business Ready For The Next Disruption
Futureproof (Pearson-FT Press), cowritten with Caleb Storkey, explores the three core mindsets and twelve disruptive technologies that you must have in today’s age to help you grow your business, see success and get ready for the next disruption. Futureproof won the Business Book Award 2018. Get your copy here.
The Last Ring Home, A POW's Lasting Legacy of Courage, Love and Honor in World War II
The Last Ring Home is the story of Lt Minter Dial’s Annapolis Naval Academy ring that miraculously made its way home 17 years after he was killed as a POW of the Japanese in WWII. The book won the Book Excellence Award 2018. It’s also the subject of an award-winning documentary film. Get your copy here.
The Human RenAIssance Series
Human RenAIssance (H ∞ R) is a project inspired by Humanism and Techno-Optimism promoting the symbiosis of human ingenuity and technological innovation. H ∞ R initiatives grow talent abundance by transforming the perception of one’s potential, helping individuals grasp the spirit of self-discovery and build personal intelligence to live a fuller life and promote progress on a global scale. These ebooks, coauthored with Lena Rantsevich, founder of Reputy.io, are part of the H ∞ R series.
Meaningful Communication
This book, published in 2024, was written using the outputs and contributions from a wide array of experts. Its purpose is to look at the relevance of Meaningful Communication in the workplace, with the pragmatic goal of growing business effectiveness and creating a thriving culture. Get your copy here.
Making Empathy Count
This book, published in 2024, was the result of a collaboration with a wide array of experts. Its purpose is to look at the relevance of empathy in the workplace, explore how to evaluate and measure it, and investigate how better to match candidates with companies. Get your copy (paperback or Kindle) here.
Minter Dial Blog
London Calling: The Padel Podcast Dissecting the Capital’s Boom
This podcast explores the explosive growth of padel in London, offering a comprehensive analysis of the sport’s rapid expansion. Hosts Pat and Joy delve into the latest data, examining the distribution of courts, pricing models, and technological innovations shaping the padel landscape. The discussion highlights London’s emergence as a padel powerhouse, with 166 courts across 42 venues, and explores the sport’s economic impact, generating over £10 million annually in court hire fees alone. Key points include the need for more indoor courts to combat weather challenges and the UK’s unique position as the world’s most social padel nation, boasting the highest ratio of open matches to regular bookings globally.
The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab’s Journey (JOPS03E12)
This podcast features Najwa Salhab, a Saudi Arabian padel player, discussing her journey in the sport. She shares insights on padel’s growth in Saudi Arabia, her experiences playing for the national team, and the strategic elements of the game. Najwa highlights the importance of communication and adaptability in padel, drawing parallels between the sport and life skills. The conversation also touches on the differences between men’s and women’s approaches to padel partnerships.
Key points:
1. Padel’s rapid growth in Saudi Arabia, evolving from a trend to a established sport with increasing investment in facilities.
2. The strategic importance of slowing down the game and controlling shots, rather than focusing solely on power.
The Padel Revolution in Greater Manchester: A Tale of Two Cities
Padel is booming in the UK, with nearly 900 courts and over 400,000 players as of 2024. Greater Manchester stands out as a regional leader—set to surpass 100 courts by 2025, including the North West’s largest padel hub. Yet, the sport’s rapid growth also highlights stark inequalities: affluent areas like Stockport and Trafford are well-served, while more than 1.3 million residents in boroughs such as Bolton and Salford have no local access. For padel to thrive as a truly inclusive community sport, investment must reach beyond the elite enclaves and into underserved neighborhoods.
From Jeans to Padel: Joe Middleton’s Journey in Crafting Brand Culture (MDE616)
Joe Middleton, former President of Levi’s Europe and CEO of Canterbury, shares his journey from sports enthusiast to apparel industry veteran. We discuss his new venture, Pulco Studios, a premium paddle wear brand addressing the sport’s unique challenges. Joe reveals insights on crafting brand culture, innovating with fabrics, and navigating intergenerational markets. We explore Pulco’s global expansion strategy and the addictive nature of paddle. Joe offers a fresh perspective on blending sports heritage with fashion-forward thinking, aiming to define paddle’s distinct look and feel. The conversation touches on distribution strategies, product innovation, and the exciting frontier of this rapidly growing sport.
Marta Talaván: Balancing Board Duties and Pro Padel Performance (JOPS03E11)
Marta Talaván, a professional padel player and board member, shares insights into her career and the world of professional padel. She discusses her journey from childhood to becoming a pro, the challenges of playing on the right side, and the importance of partner dynamics in women’s padel. Talaván offers a glimpse into the daily life of a pro player, including training routines and tournament preparations. As a board member, she advocates for women’s padel, addressing issues like equal pay and opportunities. The conversation touches on the future of padel, the need for global growth, and the unique aspects of women’s padel that make it compelling to watch. This Joy of Padel podcast episode provides a fascinating look into the professional padel world from a player’s perspective.
Rewiring Leadership: Dan Docherty on Purpose and Perspective (MDE615)
This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Dan Docherty, exploring leadership, personal growth, and communication in business. Docherty shares insights from his journey from corporate executive to academic and consultant, emphasising the importance of understanding personal values and purpose in leadership. The discussion covers topics such as psychological safety, perspective-taking, and the balance between compliance and compassion in organisational cultures.
Key points:
1. Personal vision and purpose are crucial for effective leadership and career transitions.
2. Creating a coaching climate that balances compliance with compassion is essential for retaining top talent and fostering innovation.
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