My sharp-witted friend, David (arigato gozaimasu), sent me this stunning news: you can buy this 30-room castle, plus several other buildings and 15,000 square meters of surrounding land for just over 1.1 million euros. Here is the story. The château in question is the...
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Review of Manila Hotel Philippines — December 2008
A historical landmark built in 1912, the 5***** Manila Hotel is a "venue for big events and grand aspirations" as is emblazoned all over the place, including in each room over the television. As for our two nights, just before Christmas, it was not exactly a grand...
Marcin Piróg: Embracing Risk and Discovery in Business and Life (MDE630)
This podcast features a conversation with Marcin Piróg, an investor, entrepreneur, and former CEO of several companies. Piróg shares insights from his career, including experiences at Carlsberg and LOT Airlines. He discusses the importance of self-discovery, risk-taking, and leadership in business. Piróg also talks about his passion for ultra-marathons and how they contribute to his personal growth. The conversation touches on topics such as corporate transformations, negotiating with major companies, and the challenges of managing state-owned enterprises.
Key points:
1. The importance of building a strong team and being transparent as a leader
2. The challenges of managing and transforming state-owned companies
The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB’s Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)
This podcast features an insightful conversation with Aimee Gibson, Britain’s top-ranked padel player. Gibson shares her journey from tennis to padel, discussing the challenges of transitioning between sports and the nuances of professional padel. She offers valuable insights into training techniques, partner dynamics, and the mental aspects of the game. The discussion covers topics ranging from shot selection to tournament strategies, providing a comprehensive look into the world of professional padel.
Key points:
1. Mental strength is crucial for success in padel, outweighing technical skills and physicality.
2. Finding the right partner in professional padel involves considering factors like communication, playing style, and shared goals.
Marta Talaván: Balancing Board Duties and Pro Padel Performance (JOPS03E11)
Marta Talaván, a professional padel player and board member, shares insights into her career and the world of professional padel. She discusses her journey from childhood to becoming a pro, the challenges of playing on the right side, and the importance of partner dynamics in women’s padel. Talaván offers a glimpse into the daily life of a pro player, including training routines and tournament preparations. As a board member, she advocates for women’s padel, addressing issues like equal pay and opportunities. The conversation touches on the future of padel, the need for global growth, and the unique aspects of women’s padel that make it compelling to watch. This Joy of Padel podcast episode provides a fascinating look into the professional padel world from a player’s perspective.

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.










