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The wild world of the web

by | Apr 14, 2007 |

As many of you know, I have been researching and writing a book about my grandfather, Lt. Minter Dial, after whom I was named. In the continuing pursuit of information, the internet seems to provides endless new sources. Since my grandfather died in December 1944 as a...

First impressions of Sweden

by | Apr 12, 2007 | , , ,

As is my wont on any first time in a country, I love to jot down the first impressions that hit me... if only to confirm some generalizations and, probably, regurgitate very obvious observations. First surprise, the "noise free" Stockholm (Arlanda) airport, whereby no...

Visit to Stockholm – Restaurant recommendation

by | Apr 11, 2007 |

Visited Stockholm this week. Discovered a delightful city and the pleasures of Swedish cuisine (read: lots of pickled herring and fish in general). Most highly recommended restaurant (restaurang in Swedish) is called Vassa Eggen, located in the heart of town. Lovely...

High time for a war on irritants…

by | Apr 8, 2007 | ,

Roger Cohen's article, entitled "Perhaps, it's high time for a War on Irritants," in The Herald Tribune Mar 31-Apr 1 2007, was a great read as it was spot-on with how the little things matter. As Cohen writes, "...as we move and work more, and depend more on fallible...

Parking tickets, fines and towing…mafia.

by | Apr 7, 2007 | ,

In Paris, as in most metropolitan centers, parking is at a premium. As we approach the Presidential elections, there is usually a lot of hope, if not rumor, that all traffic violations will be pardoned. This year, it appears that the main presidential hopefuls have...

Wasted Ecological Effort

by | Apr 7, 2007 |

I noted on my arrival at Charles De Gaulle yesterday that the ecological efforts of the airport may be well intended, but are not always particularly effective. The Gentleman's toilet (I can't vouch for the Ladies) of Terminal 2F at the baggage carousel area is fully...

Travel… ah the pleasures (really)

by | Apr 6, 2007 |

Took a flight NYC-Paris last night overnight and it seemed that 50% of the passengers were just out of high school (group outing) and it was likely their first international trip by the sounds of the excitement, singing and hugging... Funny how you forget that feeling...

Holidays… on the weekend?

by | Apr 5, 2007 |

Not that I mind holidays, in general, nor the number of national holidays in France during the month of May [especially when I live there], but we are accustomed to seeing holidays applied to varying days during the work week. [Let's hear it for the holidays that are...

Irony of names

by | Mar 31, 2007 |

Have you ever read John Train's "Most Remarkable Book of [Real People's] Names"? Most recommendable. You will find that a married couple was called Doctor and Doctor Doctor. Then to list but a few of the enormously weird names out there: Gaston J. Feeblebunny, Mary...

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 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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