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
Padel Courts and Clubs in Greater London
London’s Padel Revolution: 151 Courts & Counting! Discover how Spain’s hottest racquet sport conquered the capital, from Ilford’s 12-court megavenue to pop-up courts in UB2. We crunch the numbers on indoor/outdoor splits, booking app wars, and which boroughs lead the charge. Grab your racket – London’s padel scene is serving up surprises at every turn!
The Art of Creating Space: Padel Insights with Fredrik Ask (JOPS03E10)
This Joy of Padel podcast episode features Fredrik Ask, a professional padel player from Norway. Fredrik shares insights on transitioning from tennis to padel, his training experiences in Madrid, and the challenges of finding the right partner in professional padel. He discusses the importance of understanding ball trajectories and developing instinctive play. The conversation also touches on the growing popularity of padel in Saudi Arabia and the cultural aspects of the sport.
Key points:
1. The importance of adapting tennis skills to padel, including learning to use the walls effectively.
2. The need for patience in developing partnerships in professional padel, as frequent changes can hinder progress.
The Padel World Summit 2025: A Spectacle of Entrepreneurs, Glass Boxes, and the Relentless March of Progress (Or Something Like That)
The Padel World Summit 2025 in Barcelona showcased the sport’s explosive global growth, with over 6,000 professionals exploring leadership, innovation, and growth strategies. From AI-powered coaching and VR experiences to major brands like Adidas jumping in, padel is transforming from a niche pastime into a €6 billion industry. With 40% female players and rising inclusivity, the summit highlighted padel’s ambition to become an Olympic sport and a global business powerhouse.
Loïc Fery on Padel: Bridging Business Acumen and Sports Passion (JOPS03E09)
This Joy of Padel episode features Loïc Fery, a finance expert and sports enthusiast who owns FC Lorient and co-founded the 10 Padel team in the Hexagon Cup. Fery discusses his journey from tennis to padel, highlighting the sport’s accessibility and social aspects. He shares insights on managing both business and sports teams, emphasizing the importance of talent and emotions in sports. Fery also explores padel’s global growth potential and its possible inclusion in future Olympics.
Key points:
1. Padel’s lower barriers to entry compared to tennis, allowing players of different skill levels to enjoy the game together.
2. The similarities and differences between managing finance teams and sports teams, with emotions playing a crucial role in sports.
Exploring Digital Wellbeing and Digital Detox with Petra Velzeboer (MDE613)
This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Petra Velzeboer, a psychotherapist and mental health consultant. They discuss digital well-being, the importance of self-awareness, and the challenges of maintaining mental health in today’s hyperconnected world. Velzeboer shares insights from her personal journey, including her experiences with addiction and depression, and how these have shaped her approach to well-being. The discussion covers topics such as the effectiveness of digital detoxes, the role of intention in personal growth, and strategies for creating mentally healthy workplace cultures.
Key points:
1. The importance of aligning well-being strategies with business objectives for sustainable peak performance.
2. The value of self-reflection and community connection in maintaining mental health and overcoming addiction.
Rackets, Walls, and Passion: Viviana Corcuera Reveals the Origins of Padel (audio in Spanish)
The Joy of Padel podcast with Viviana Corcuera (JOPS03E08) N.B. The recording is in Spanish, but I've put it up on Youtube with English subtitles here. Viviana Corcuera, wife of Enrique Corcuera with whom she cofounded padel, shares the fascinating history of the...
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