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Internet Disconnection and Missed Communications

by | Nov 12, 2007 |

After a week of being disconnected from my computer and the Internet, I can truthfully say that I felt good about it. No email or blogging withdrawal symptoms, albeit a few other symptoms that come with visiting Egypt (more about the trip in another post). Having been...

November 11 Remembrance Day and Blogiversary

by | Nov 10, 2007 |

Today is November 11, Remembrance Day for the Commonwealth countries, in memory of the end of World War I. It is, in general, a highly celebrated day by any standards as it is recognized as a Holiday a number of different ways in many countries across the world...

Advertising circa 1759

by | Nov 3, 2007 | ,

A great article from Branding Strategy Insider: Advertising Circa 1759. As you will see, they thought that the art of advertising was already perfected. Material for Firebrand TV to work on!

Battle for the Soul of Paris…

by | Nov 3, 2007 | ,

How can a beautiful Paris keep its soul? This is basically the question posed in this great article in The Guardian: "Battle for the Soul of a City" by Andrew Hussey. Turned onto this article by Notes from Paris (thanks F), I was delighted by the open and in-depth...

Global Power Rankings China versus ROW

by | Nov 2, 2007 |

China is making progress up the Global Power Ranking if you count market caps. Chinese publicly traded companies are now dominating the top 10 list of biggest market capitalizations worldwide. A Le Figaro article of 30 October highlighted that 5 out of the top 10...

Rugby World Cup – Change of rules

by | Oct 31, 2007 |

Should we make new rules for the Rugby World Cup (RWC)? In light of the various criticisms that have surfaced regarding the "boring" matches at the RWC (for example, see NZ Herald: Has Rugby Become Boring?[link defunct]), I have heard that they are looking at changing...

Stade Français beats Clermont Auvergne

by | Oct 30, 2007 |

Stade Français beat down ASM Clermont Auvergne 23-17 this weekend in a rematch of last year's Top 14 final which Stade Français [wiki reference of SF] won to make them French Champions. Aside from the great seats (thank you Alessandra), the game was a real treat for...

Facebook Taking Off

by | Oct 27, 2007 |

Facebook is growing at a rate of knots, it's hard to imagine where it will stop. This pick up from Mashable is interesting as it speaks to the aforementioned (prior post "Googlotics") role of the online presence in political races. Put your two cents into this Daily...

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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 last major published project was Dialogos, Fostering More Meaningful Conversations that was published weekly via Substack, over 79 weeks. I am currently working on a new book, The Avatar Trap.  

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