Minter Dial's Blog: Minter Dialogue, page 21

I Have The Watch, a pragmatic approach to leadership with veteran, author and practitioner, Jon Rennie (MDE530)

In this interview with Jon Rennie, we discuss his pragmatic approach to leadership, why leadership is in crisis today, how to lead millennials and the younger generations, how to develop trust, dealing with adversity, the role of conversation, time, and handling the new conditions and demands at work.

How to talk to your enemies, with author and speaker, Alicia Dunams (MDE529)

A Life Filled with the Joy of Padel – Padel Professional, Evangelist and Developer, Nallé Grinda (JOP2)

Nalle Grinda was UCLA’s top tennis player from 1998 to 2001. He's been in padel since he was 5 years old and has been a forerunner of the sport, first in France, then in the US. Today, he is ranked 238th in the world on FIP and is among the top padel players in the United States. Previously, he was ranked among the top 50 in the world. Driven by his passion for Padel and his entrepreneur spirit, Nalle Grinda founded Padel X, to build quality padel infrastructures in the US.

The Empathy Gap and How Leadership Needs to Evolve, with Businessolver CSO, Rae Shanahan (MDE528)

In this conversation with Rae Shanahan, we discuss some of the key findings in the new Businessolver 2023 State of Workplace Empathy, in its 8th annual iteration. We talk about how the survey came to be. We explore why HR managers are feeling so burned out, how to measure empathy, the optimistic bubble of CEOs, why to hold ideas lightly and why empathy is not a weakness, despite what CEOs fear.

When We Touch — the science of why touch matters with author and professor, Dr Michael Banissy (MDE527)

Michael Banissy BSc, MSc, PhD is a Professor and Head of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol. An expert in social interactions and relationships, Michael has worked as a social neuroscientist for over ten years. He studies affection, communication, empathy, sleep, and touch. He's author of a timely book, "When We Touch, Handshakes, Hugs, High Fives and the new science of why touch matters" (Hachette). In this conversation, we discuss his route to becoming an expert of touch, his associated interest in empathy, the role of touch in our upbringing, insights into the effects of the policies of the Covid pandemic, and how we all have different touch profiles and personalities.

The beginnings of padel tennis. An original origin story with Victor and William Dial (JOP1)

Episode 1 of the Joy of Padel Podcast.

Overcoming adversity to build a thriving business, with Oxford Pierpont founder, Bob Hunter (MDE526)

Bob Hunter is the founder of Oxford Pierpont, based out of Atlanta GA, serving small businesses by providing the essential services required for any business to launch in a modern, interconnected world. In this discussion, we explore his entrepreneurial journey, how he overcame adversity, battling significant health challenges, and created a very successful consulting company. We look at his philosophy, how he's accumulated such a long client list of recognisable brand names. Along the way, we can gain some great insights and perspective.

The shifting social media landscape

Building the Life Bridge with heart leadership pioneer, speaker and author, Ulrik Nerløe (MDE525)

Mike Linton is a veteran Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, having been part of the senior teams at such big brands as Ancestry, Ebay and Best Buy. He's currently an active Board Member, Consultant, Speaker and Host of the CMO Confidential Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the state of branding today, the place for and importance of purpose, building community, privacy, the potential for AI to impact marketing and sales and much more based on his wide-ranging experience.

The State of Marketing and Building Revenues and Brands with veteran CMO Mike Linton (MDE524)

Mike Linton is a veteran Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, having been part of the senior teams at such big brands as Ancestry, Ebay and Best Buy. He's currently an active Board Member, Consultant, Speaker and Host of the CMO Confidential Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss the state of branding today, the place for and importance of purpose, building community, privacy, the potential for AI to impact marketing and sales and much more based on his wide-ranging experience.