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
Natasha Skolny: Dropping the Armour and Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom (MDE633)
Leadership coach Natasha Skolny joins Minter Dial to explore authentic leadership through the lens of her figure skating background. Based in Toronto, Skolny works with high-achieving women seeking to lead on their own terms whilst shedding corporate armour. The conversation examines how sports cultivate self-knowledge, the challenge of balancing authenticity with professional expectations, and why genuine connection matters more than conformity. From navigating social media’s impact on future leaders to understanding the difference between being yourself and truly knowing yourself, this episode challenges conventional leadership wisdom whilst emphasising the power of vulnerability and presence in creating meaningful impact.
Key Points:
1. Corporate Armour and Authenticity: Women leaders often conform to masculine leadership styles to be heard, particularly in boardrooms. Dropping this protective armour and leading authentically—through vulnerability and genuine connection—creates more impactful leadership than maintaining a protective facade.
2. Conversation as Leadership’s Highest Tool: Intentional, present conversations build trust and connection with teams. In an AI-driven world focused on efficiency, creating space for genuine human interaction—understanding what matters to people beyond their work output—distinguishes exceptional leadership from mere management.
Bringing Padel to Life: Emily Kilner’s Experience Bridging Language, Culture, and Sport
Emily Kilner, BBC New Voice Award winner and Premier Padel commentator, shares her journey from England Under-21 hockey international to becoming one of padel’s most distinctive voices. Broadcasting in both English and Spanish, Emily discusses the art of commentary, the strategic nuances that separate professional padel from amateur play, and why longer rallies in women’s padel offer invaluable lessons for recreational players. Key points include the importance of understanding padel as a strategic, team-oriented sport rather than a power game, and how building context around player relationships creates compelling narratives that distinguish padel from other sports.
From Boundless to Autonomous: Salesforce Evangelist Vala Afshar and Henry King on AI-First Strategies and Digital Labour (MDE632)
Henry King and Vala Afshar, co-authors of *Autonomous*, join me to explore how AI-first strategies are reshaping business fitness. Henry brings his unique journey from CIO to design thinking expert, whilst Vala shares insights from his decade as Salesforce’s chief digital evangelist.
Movement, Mindfulness, and Connection: How Padel Brings Us Together
In a world overwhelmed by digital connectivity yet facing a loneliness epidemic, padel emerges as a joyful antidote to our technology-saturated lives. The article highlights how padel fosters genuine human connection, teamwork, and playful competition regardless of age or background. Its accessibility, social nature, and emphasis on collaboration make it uniquely effective at dissolving social barriers and encouraging physical activity without feeling like exercise. Playing padel is presented as a remedy for digital fatigue—a grounding, analogue experience that nurtures real-world camaraderie, mindfulness, and happiness in an era of artificial intelligence and relentless screen time.
Experiential Medicine: Dr. Jack Kreindler on Adventure as a Health Hack (MDE631)
This podcast features Dr. Jack Kreindler, a physician, entrepreneur, and physiologist, discussing his Antarctic expedition and insights on resilience. Kreindler explores the differences between male and female physiology in extreme environments, emphasising how women often outperform men in hyper-endurance settings. He delves into the importance of facing challenges and taking risks to build resilience, both individually and societally. Kreindler advocates for experiential medicine, encouraging people to seek adventure and push their boundaries to live more fulfilling lives.
Key points:
1. Women tend to perform better than men in hyper-endurance environments.
2. Resilience is developed through facing challenges and bouncing back from adversity, not by avoiding risks.
Building Padel’s American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)
This podcast features Bill Ullman, a padel aficionado and president of the USPA, discussing his journey in the sport and its growth in the United States. Bill shares insights on transitioning from squash to padel, the challenges of developing padel culture in the US, and the creation of the Anglo-American Cup. The conversation highlights the Joy of Padel and the sport’s potential for expansion in America.
Key points:
1. Padel in the US is compared to tennis in 1910, with significant growth potential in players, courts, and tournaments.
2. The development of junior programs and college recruitment are crucial for the US to become competitive in padel at an international level.
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