by Minter Dial | Jun 6, 2014 | Leadership
Having just attended the Freedom & Solidarity Forum, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, one of the recurring themes of the day was transparency. In today’s connected world, the notion of transparency is being discussed — if...
by Minter Dial | May 21, 2014 | Leadership, Responsibility
I firmly believe that most top executives need a digital sherpa, someone who personally takes them through the first steps on the road to understanding the digital mindset. It’s one of the defining elements of the iPhone which, because it doesn’t come...
by Minter Dial | Apr 22, 2014 | Leadership, Responsibility
In any version I have of the ideal salesperson in the future, nothing will trump the strength of a great relationship. In an environment of deep flux, companies are grappling with the effects of the internet, an avalanche of new digital tools and devices, pressure on...
by Minter Dial | Apr 8, 2014 | Responsibility, Social Media
Can an executive claim to have a digital mindset and understand how to use and invest in digital tools and applications if he/she is not actively using the digital tools and platforms? This is a profoundly important question for companies engaged in any project...
by Minter Dial | Mar 17, 2014 | Social Media
The personal mindset sets the tone It should be no surprise, but the way we view life personally is important in business. I believe, however, that we are now entering a phase where the boundary between personal and professional is withering away. With the flattening...