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Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman’s Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)

Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman’s Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)

by | Oct 5, 2025 | , , , ,

This podcast explores the intersection of behavioral economics, organizational change, and strategy execution. Jason Zimmerman, a behavioral economist, discusses his journey from academia to consulting, focusing on creating exponential outcomes in mergers and transformations. He delves into the challenges of implementing strategies, the importance of informal networks, and methods to measure transformation success. The conversation touches on the psychology of change, the role of trust and credibility in influence, and the various types of resistance organizations face during transformations.

Key points:
1. Informal networks can transmit information 4-5 times faster than formal hierarchies in organizations.
2. Successful transformations require addressing both uncertainty and control for employees.

The Paris Major 2025: Record-Breaking Spectacle That Redefined Professional Padel

The Paris Major 2025: Record-Breaking Spectacle That Redefined Professional Padel

by | Oct 2, 2025 | , ,

The 2025 Alpine Paris Major at Roland Garros shattered expectations, drawing 62,128 spectators and 176 million social impressions while showcasing padel’s strategic evolution. Exclusive Padel Intelligence data reveals longer rallies, tighter serve margins and dramatic swings in elite performance, exemplified by Alejandro Galán’s semifinal brilliance and final-day dip. Celebrity guests from Zidane to Gasly underlined the sport’s growing glamour. Dive into the numbers behind padel’s new crown jewel and discover why Roland Garros now drives the game’s global surge.

Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)

Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)

by | Sep 28, 2025 | , , , ,

This podcast features a conversation with Miles Spencer, co-founder of Reflekta AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to recreate digital versions of deceased loved ones. Spencer discusses how the technology allows users to interact with these ‘elders’, sharing personal experiences of reconnecting with his late father. The discussion explores the potential of AI to preserve family legacies, provide emotional comfort, and address society’s need for meaningful connections. Spencer also touches on his entrepreneurial background and the evolution of his perspective on value creation.

Key points:
1. Reflekta AI uses photos, audio files, and autobiographical information to create interactive digital representations of deceased individuals.
2. The platform aims to preserve family legacies and values, offering a new way to maintain connections with loved ones who have passed away.

Juanjo Gutiérrez: Navigating the Rise of Professional Padel Tennis (JOPS03E17)

Juanjo Gutiérrez: Navigating the Rise of Professional Padel Tennis (JOPS03E17)

by | Sep 25, 2025 | , ,

Juanjo Gutiérrez, former professional padel player and current Spanish coach and national team manager, shares his experience in the world of padel. He discusses his transition from tennis to padel, his career as a professional player, and his evolution into the role of coach. Gutiérrez highlights the importance of commitment and connection between teammates in padel, citing the example of the Coello-Tapia pairing. As a national team coach, he emphasizes personality management and group dynamics. He reflects on the 2024 Doha World Cup, where Spain came close to victory. He describes his approach as a coach, including pre-match preparation, in-game management, and post-match analysis. Gutiérrez also addresses the evolution of padel, predicting a faster and more athletic game in the future. Finally, he highlights the importance of data and statistics in game analysis, emphasizing the need to understand the complete sequence of each point.

Julianne Miles MBE: Transforming Career Breaks into Professional Growth Opportunities (MDE624)

Julianne Miles MBE: Transforming Career Breaks into Professional Growth Opportunities (MDE624)

by | Sep 21, 2025 | , ,

This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Julianne Miles, discussing the challenges and opportunities for professionals returning to work after a career break. Miles, a chartered psychologist and author, shares insights on rebuilding confidence, redefining personal narratives, and navigating the modern workplace. The discussion covers strategies for both returners and employers, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives in the workforce.

Key points:

1. Confidence rebuilding involves reconnecting with one’s professional identity and taking action rather than just thinking.

2. Employers should recognize the unique skills and experiences returners bring, and provide support structures to ensure their successful integration into the workplace.

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 was published weekly on Substack over 79 weeks. It will be converted into a series of books in 2024.

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