by Minter Dial | Sep 14, 2012 | Leadership
Over the last ten years, what are the two most inspiring business successes out there? Great, enduring but how copiable? I would imagine that in a poll, in the Western world in any event, the two most common answers would be Apple and Google. What do you think?...
by Minter Dial | Jun 13, 2012 | Leadership
Most companies whose Corporate University program I have had a chance to view have a robust set of courses dealing with categories such as “metier” training, productivity enhancements and management skills. Few will have as part of their program, courses...
by Minter Dial | Jun 5, 2012 | Leadership
Have you thought about what ex-President Sarkozy is up to these days? After losing a Presidential election, what is there left for a citizen to want to do? Most people, at that point, would concede having reached a pinnacle. Similarly, upon retirement, the...
by Minter Dial | May 21, 2012 | Leadership, Responsibility
It is my very firm rooted belief that the difference between a good brand and a great brand lies in the way and to the extent the employee base believes in the brand. The best advocates of your brand must be your employees. If not, how believable are any...
by Minter Dial | May 15, 2012 | Ethics, Leadership, Responsibility
Unless you live in a cave, you will have heard that JP Morgan has taken a (minor) hit to its balance sheet as well as its “balanced” management reputation. As several articles have pointed out (I refer you to the Daily Beast), there have been three...
by Minter Dial | Apr 4, 2012 | Leadership
What if drivers thought ahead enough not to get stuck in gridlock? What if people got out their change ahead of the toll booth while idly waiting in line? What if people respected lines (read: queues, my English friends)? What if Doctors thought that your time was...