We discuss why James Kerr wrote this book about the All Blacks, what he learned through writing the book, the values of rugby, the tangible applications of leadership for business executives, how values create value, why knowing yourself is vital and the power of character and storytelling. A wonderful and wide-ranging conversation.
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Run To the Roar, with the winningest coach in college sports history, Paul Assaiante (MDE554)
Squash, sometimes called a sport of strategy, is explored in-depth by Trinity Squash Coach Paul Assaiante, the most successful coach in college sports history. In this conversation with Paul Assaiante, we discuss his philosophy of coaching, how he’s been guided by his personal purpose, the best ways to train, motivate and guide a team of individual athletes to bring out their best. We also look at the role of empathy in coaching, how to learn, improve and perform under stress, and the way to get the best out of everyone. He also addresses some of the challenges of coaching in today’s environment, with the perils of social media, helicopter parenting and coming to grips with one’s emotions.
The Roots of Padel with Son of the Founders, Enrique Corcuera Jr (JOPS02E01)
We discuss the origin of the name of the sport, the patents and developments, the spread into Argentina and the prospects going forward. We explore Enrique’s current involvement in padel with CopaPadel.
Step Back and Leap with bestselling author and leadership coach, Patrick Mork (MDE553)
In this conversation with Patrick, we dive into his journey through Silicon Valley, being fired twice and divorcing to land on his feet as a sought-after coach. We discuss important notions such as having foundational values, being accountable, and psychological safety.
Better Safe than Sorry? Or are we Sorry to be so Safe?
The precautionary principle has been embedded in much of our society… to the detriment of our resilience…
How to Scale at Speed with Felix Velarde (MDE552)
We discuss the importance of creating a good company culture, establishing appropriate goals, governance, ethics, branding and much more.
Why and How to Create a More Empathic Culture at Work?
What is the benefit of empathy at work? What impedes or blocks empathic behaviour in a work environment? How does one bring empathy into the workplace?
Empathic Leadership and Coaching in Elite Sports with Dr Peter Sear (MDE551)
Minter Dialogue with Dr Peter Sear Dr Peter Sear is a psychologist, senior member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH), founder of The Empathic Mind organisation, based in the UK, and author "Empathic Leadership, Lessons...
When change and transformation is all we talk about, is it ever alright to wish to stay the same?
In a climate where change is the norm, how and why should we ever wish to stay constant or the same? I think we can’t throw out everything. Here’s why.
How can I change or edit a scheduled post in LinkedIn?
[POST UPDATED OCTOBER 19 2024] At the specific moment you're writing up a post for LinkedIn, there's a good chance that it's not the best time to publish it according to when your audience is most receptive. Here's an article from Influencer Marketing about the best...
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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 is being published weekly via Substack, which will be converted into a book end of 2023.