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
The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB’s Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)
This podcast features an insightful conversation with Aimee Gibson, Britain’s top-ranked padel player. Gibson shares her journey from tennis to padel, discussing the challenges of transitioning between sports and the nuances of professional padel. She offers valuable insights into training techniques, partner dynamics, and the mental aspects of the game. The discussion covers topics ranging from shot selection to tournament strategies, providing a comprehensive look into the world of professional padel.
Key points:
1. Mental strength is crucial for success in padel, outweighing technical skills and physicality.
2. Finding the right partner in professional padel involves considering factors like communication, playing style, and shared goals.
Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman’s Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)
This podcast explores the intersection of behavioral economics, organizational change, and strategy execution. Jason Zimmerman, a behavioral economist, discusses his journey from academia to consulting, focusing on creating exponential outcomes in mergers and transformations. He delves into the challenges of implementing strategies, the importance of informal networks, and methods to measure transformation success. The conversation touches on the psychology of change, the role of trust and credibility in influence, and the various types of resistance organizations face during transformations.
Key points:
1. Informal networks can transmit information 4-5 times faster than formal hierarchies in organizations.
2. Successful transformations require addressing both uncertainty and control for employees.
The Paris Major 2025: Record-Breaking Spectacle That Redefined Professional Padel
The 2025 Alpine Paris Major at Roland Garros shattered expectations, drawing 62,128 spectators and 176 million social impressions while showcasing padel’s strategic evolution. Exclusive Padel Intelligence data reveals longer rallies, tighter serve margins and dramatic swings in elite performance, exemplified by Alejandro Galán’s semifinal brilliance and final-day dip. Celebrity guests from Zidane to Gasly underlined the sport’s growing glamour. Dive into the numbers behind padel’s new crown jewel and discover why Roland Garros now drives the game’s global surge.
Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)
This podcast features a conversation with Miles Spencer, co-founder of Reflekta AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to recreate digital versions of deceased loved ones. Spencer discusses how the technology allows users to interact with these ‘elders’, sharing personal experiences of reconnecting with his late father. The discussion explores the potential of AI to preserve family legacies, provide emotional comfort, and address society’s need for meaningful connections. Spencer also touches on his entrepreneurial background and the evolution of his perspective on value creation.
Key points:
1. Reflekta AI uses photos, audio files, and autobiographical information to create interactive digital representations of deceased individuals.
2. The platform aims to preserve family legacies and values, offering a new way to maintain connections with loved ones who have passed away.
Juanjo Gutiérrez: Navigating the Rise of Professional Padel Tennis (JOPS03E17)
Juanjo Gutiérrez, former professional padel player and current Spanish coach and national team manager, shares his experience in the world of padel. He discusses his transition from tennis to padel, his career as a professional player, and his evolution into the role of coach. Gutiérrez highlights the importance of commitment and connection between teammates in padel, citing the example of the Coello-Tapia pairing. As a national team coach, he emphasizes personality management and group dynamics. He reflects on the 2024 Doha World Cup, where Spain came close to victory. He describes his approach as a coach, including pre-match preparation, in-game management, and post-match analysis. Gutiérrez also addresses the evolution of padel, predicting a faster and more athletic game in the future. Finally, he highlights the importance of data and statistics in game analysis, emphasizing the need to understand the complete sequence of each point.
Julianne Miles MBE: Transforming Career Breaks into Professional Growth Opportunities (MDE624)
This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Julianne Miles, discussing the challenges and opportunities for professionals returning to work after a career break. Miles, a chartered psychologist and author, shares insights on rebuilding confidence, redefining personal narratives, and navigating the modern workplace. The discussion covers strategies for both returners and employers, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives in the workforce.
Key points:
1. Confidence rebuilding involves reconnecting with one’s professional identity and taking action rather than just thinking.
2. Employers should recognize the unique skills and experiences returners bring, and provide support structures to ensure their successful integration into the workplace.
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