by Minter Dial | Jul 1, 2016 | Leadership
Over lunch with my good friend, Jeremy, we discussed the need for a “two-pronged life.” We riffed on how often we need to find a balance between two sides, two hemispheres, two components, two functions, such as the rational and emotional. And, as is my...
by Minter Dial | Jun 24, 2016 | Leadership, Responsibility
How often do you get frustrated with the way people communicate with you? It seems it’s an issue that comes up time and again, whether it is communicating with a colleague, a member of your family or with some corporate or governmental agency. I observe that...
by Minter Dial | Jun 9, 2016 | Leadership, Responsibility
Many senior executives describe themselves as “personally engaged” in digital transformation in their company. Some even go so far as to relate the process as being exciting and revolutionary. And yet, these same executives are also bemoaning that the...
by Minter Dial | May 19, 2016 | Leadership
Anyone who was on any of the J Crew’s mailing lists, received an unusual email last month that was signed by the CEO, Millard “Mickey” Drexler.* What strikes me about the note was how personal it feels. Granted there is plenty of corporate messaging...
by Minter Dial | May 10, 2016 | Cyber Security, Leadership
At school (at least in the US), we are taught to aim for 100 out of 100. It seems that grade inflation has made a perfect score far too attainable. It’s a phenomenon that is rife at all higher institutions, including the upper crust schools. In fact, it was...
by Minter Dial | Apr 26, 2016 | Leadership, Meaningfulness
I have long been hammering on about why businesses with purpose — with a more profound why — will tend to win out over the long-term versus those without. To have a well-defined and broadly shared purpose is about having a strong north for your brand....
