You would have thought that with a last name Dial, I would be all over the idea of a digital dial? For the past few years, however, I have been errant. In essence, I have been pressing the fast forward button on the iPhone video as if it were a button on a physical...
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Interview with Vincent Dutot interview, professor of eCommerce, ESG
Minter Dialogue #30 This interview is with Vincent Dutot, Ph.D, Associate Professor at the ESG business school in Paris and specialized in the world of eCommerce. With 10 years spent in Canada (beautiful Montréal) and now based in Paris, Vincent has a very...
Truth and Transparency – Just how much should we be truthful and transparent?
I don't know about you, but I hate it when someone starts with, "To tell you the truth..." It is a sure way to get me to frown and worry about what is about to come out of his/her mouth. Why? Because you kind of assume the default setting is "true." Worse, if you...
Google Maps – See the advertising pin on your mobile?
Staying on top So many things are changing around us -- especially on the internet where there are those who get different versions, are part of the beta testing or opt out -- don't you agree that it is hard to stay on top of things? Not only do new features...
Why I find professional football (aka soccer) so unfortunate?
I am mortified when I see the values of the highest paid and most watched football players and managers. It's a disgrace. Watching the most recent Euro 2012 tournament which winds up tonight, I have been reminded about the way professional football is just not good...
Hatch, Match and Dispatch – a social media policy brewing
Don't you wish there were some easy rule of thumb to manage your social media strategy? Batten down the hatch or open up the valves? I had a lovely catch up with Harry, an old friend from school, last week and we discussed the French saying "to live happily, live...
Turn Off Your Pavlov Digital Button
Most of you who make presentations to large audiences will be familiar with the remote system (pictured left) which sends a signal to the folks in the AV control room who are managing your powerpoint slides. In French, they call this remote the...
Connected Taxi – What Does A Plugged In Taxi Driver Look Like?
I just love London taxis! Talk about a 'brand' with deep trust. Their look, cabin size, ("the") knowledge of the drivers, and their general level of courtesy all make for a great symbol of London. As goes the taxi experience, so goes the first impression...
Four required courses for any self-respecting internal training curriculum
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 or seminars...
Male concern for {tennis} balls – Rafa versus Djokovic 2012
Having just spent some mindless hours watching various Roland Garros 2012 tennis matches on the television, there are two things that drive me bonkers. The first are Rafa Nadal's incessant superstitious ticks. The hair tuck, the nose wipe, the shirt tuck, the jock...

To Book Minter!
I’m Minter Dial and I serve my clients by elevating the debate and energy, telling powerful stories and connecting people and ideas. My mission to insert more meaningfulness into our lives and at work. I relish being an engaging professional speaker on leadership, transformation and branding. I’m known for being someone who walks the talk and delivers on or above expectations. I’m the author of four award-winning books, including the second edition of my award-winning book, Heartificial Empathy (April 2023, available in English and French), You Lead published by Kogan Page that won the Business Book Award 2022, and Futureproof (FT-Press/Pearson) that won the Business Book Award 2018. I’m also the producer of the award-winning WWII book and documentary film The Last Ring Home.
My new project is Dialogos, Fostering More Meaningful Conversations that is being published weekly via Substack, which will be converted into a book end of 2023.










