by Minter Dial | Jun 28, 2017 | Leadership
A CEO of a burgeoning startup said to me recently: “I definitely think it’s not a good idea to mix personal and professional.” This particular thread of conversation all began because he said that he was running flat out and just had too many things...
by Minter Dial | Jun 26, 2017 | Leadership
In a BBC report a few months ago, journalist Jackie Leonard (one of my favourites) chronicled a number of high-profile celebrities who were forced to apologise in 2016. Mixed in with the embarrassment, social media harassment and potential damage to sales, sorry is...
by Minter Dial | Jun 25, 2017 | Minter Dialogue, Podcast
Minter Dialogue with Catherine NielsenCatherine Nielsen is Chairman of Handpresso, a French based start-up that makes expresso coffee makers on the go. Founded by Henrik Nielsen, Catherine found herself thrust into the role of running her husband’s company...
by Minter Dial | Jun 20, 2017 | Minter Dialogue, Podcast
Minter Dialogue with Bryan Falchuk Bryan Falchuk is an accomplished business executive, and he’s also the author of the inspiring book “Do A Day,” that despite being his first book — and being self-published — hit the best seller lists on Amazon. In this...
by Minter Dial | Jun 18, 2017 | Leadership, Meaningfulness
Many are the brand consultants, agencies and marketing articles that talk about the importance of a brand’s authenticity. Why is authenticity so à la mode, you might ask? I put it down to three factors: Marketing (as a function) and advertising (as a practice)...
