
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter Dialogue
With the Minter Dialogue podcast, your host Minter Dial is on a mission to help elevate the debate and insert more meaningfulness into our lives. He gives weekly interviews around leadership, brand strategy and transformation, featuring top business leaders, personalities, entrepreneurs and authors from around the world who are making things happen! The show was ranked as the #6 Leadership and #5 Branding Podcast 2021 by Feedspot, Julie Livingstone’s Top 15 Marketing Podcasts 2020 and Top 50 Marketing Blog/Podcasts by Linkedin.Minter Dial is a filmmaker and author of five award-winning books, including The Last Ring Home, Futureproof (FT Press), You Lead (Kogan Page) and Heartificial Empathy, 2nd edition (2023). Podcast show notes are on minterdial.com. To rate & review: RateThisPodcast.com/mdial
Latest episodes

Jun 4, 2022 • 58min
Building a Culture of Empathy with Empathy Activist, Edwin Rutsch (MDE475)
Minter Dialogue with Edwin Rutsch Edwin Rutsch is founder of the Culture of Empathy and has spent the last couple of decades spreading empathy, helping to bridge social and political divides. He has built an academic empathy training literature database (wiki), and has launched himself as a politician. In this conversation, we discuss his journey, his driving purpose, the value of empathy in life and politics, the Empathy Circle that he co-created with Lidewij Niezink, his Empathy Tent actions and much more. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to iTunes or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

May 28, 2022 • 1h
The Power of Letting Go with John Purkiss, aka Banahasta (MDE474)
Minter Dialogue with John PurkissJohn Purkiss is the author of three books, including the bestseller, The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that’s holding you back. With an accomplished background, the highest credentials and working as a partner at August Leadership, a global executive search firm, John is also known as Banahasta, which is short for Sri Nithya Banahastananda. This spiritual name was given to him by his guru, HDH Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, known to his followers as Swamiji. In this chat, we discuss John’s remarkable journey to become Banahasta. We also talk about consciousness, oneness, intuition and meditation, how he manages his personal and professional missions, and the inherent power of letting go.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to iTunes or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

May 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Crushing Complexity with Pega Systems CTO, Don Schuerman (MDE473)
Minter Dialogue with Don SchuermanDon Schuerman is CTO and Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Pegasystems, responsible for Pega's industry-leading platform and CRM applications. He's a musician, improv comedian and a master of events on and offline. In this conversation, we discuss his work at Pega, his experience and lessons learned of moving the annual flagship conference from off to online, how purpose comes alive as part of Pega's modus operandi, the challenges with hybrid work, how Pega brings simplicity to an ever-complexifying business world. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

May 14, 2022 • 54min
Empathy Works - The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work with Sophie Wade (MDE472)
Minter Dialogue with Sophie WadeSophie Wade is a work futurist and international keynote speaker. She's a popular online instructor on LinkedIn Learning and is also an author, whose latest book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work (Page Two). In this conversation, we discuss the role of empathy at work, how to have a human-centric approach, and leading the younger generations. We also chat about her work, including her experience as an instructor on LinkedIn Learning on the Future of Work, Gen Z and Empathy. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

May 7, 2022 • 57min
CEO Excellence with Carolyn Dewar, author and Senior Partner at McKinsey (MDE471)
Minter Dialogue with Carolyn DewarCarolyn Dewar is a senior partner at McKinsey, who founded and co-leads the McKinsey CEO and Board Excellence service line, in which role she advises many Fortune 100 CEOs. She has published more than 30 articles in the Harvard Business Review and McKinsey Quarterly, and is a frequent keynote speaker. Her latest book, "CEO EXCELLENCE, The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest," published by Scribner, was cowritten with Scott Keller and Vik Malhotra. In this conversation, we discuss special insights from her interviews with CEOs, having the right mindset for tomorrow's challenges, differences between male and female leaders, authenticity and flexibility.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

May 1, 2022 • 59min
A New Way to Think with Author and Professor Emeritus Roger L Martin (MDE470)
Minter Dialogue with Roger L. MartinRoger L. Martin is a trusted strategy advisor to the CEOs of companies worldwide including Procter & Gamble, Lego and Ford. In 2017, Roger was named the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50 . He is a Professor Emeritus at the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto where he served as Dean from 1998-2013 and was named global Dean of the Year by the leading business school website, Poets & Quants. He's also an author and his latest book, 'A New Way to Think, Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness' by HBR Press, is the culmination of a lifetime's work in education and advising CEOs. In this conversation, we discuss the premise behind his new book, working with and transforming culture, dealing with received wisdom and best practices, his work with ex-P&G CEO AG Lafley, the gap-filling machine that is our brain and many more fascinating elements to make leadership more effective.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to iTunes or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.Show notes; https://minterdial.com/2022/05/roger-martin/

Apr 23, 2022 • 50min
The Currency of Empathy, The Secret to Thriving in Business and Life with author, Jackie Acho (MDE469)
Minter Dialogue with Jackie AchoJackie Acho is President of The Acho Group, a strategy and leadership consulting firm, she founded in 2005. With a PhD from MIT, she has worked for technology, industrial, academic, nonprofit, and economic development clients with particular focus on growth, innovation, strategy, and leadership development. She's also the author the "The Currency of Empathy, The Secret to Thriving in Business and Life," that came out in Feb 2020. Her current work includes empathy-centered cultural transformation with the Cleveland Police. In this conversation, we discuss her inspiring personal journey, dealing with cancer, why she moved to Istanbul, her work on empathy, about leadership, sexy leaders, work life balance and much more.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to iTunes or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.Show notes: https://www.minterdial.com/2022/04/jackie-acho/

Apr 16, 2022 • 52min
Beyond Emotional Intelligence with Michele Nevarez (MDE468)
Minter Dialogue #468Michele Nevarez is CEO of Beyond EI, providing customised tools and a wide range of learning programs that are based on Emotional Intelligence. Beyond EI's mission is to democratize the practical application and wisdom of Emotional Intelligence to effect positive change and bring about the best in ourselves, each other, and our time together on this planet. Michele is author of the new book, Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential, published by Wiley. In this conversation, we discuss her journey to becoming CEO of Beyond EI, her work with the legendary Daniel Goleman, conscious awareness, empathy, how to rewire the brain and how to turn non-believers of the power of EI into believers. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
Energize and Make the Most of Every Moment with Simon Alexander Ong (MDE467)
Minter Dialogue with Simon Alexander OngSimon Alexander Ong is an award-winning life and executive coach, keynote speaker and author the new book, Energize, Make the Most of Every Moment. His work has seen him invited onto Sky News, BBC Radio London and LBC Radio to be interviewed. His insights have been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Virgin and the Guardian. In this conversation, we discuss the keys to boosting and mastering your energy, why and how to focus on what matters, live a life of meaning and combat an energy deficit. And much more.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

Apr 2, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Secrets to Happiness at Work with Tracy Brower (MDE466)
Minter Dialogue with Dr Tracy BrowerDr Tracy Brower is a sociologist, dedicated to studying work life fulfilment and happiness. She's an award-winning speaker and the author of two books, The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work. Tracy is also a contributor for Forbes.com and Fast Company and has her work featured in TEDx, the WSJ, and Fortune.com. In addition to her day job as Vice President of Workplace Insights with the Applied Research + Consulting group at Steelcase, she's a board member with the United Way of Greater Ottawa County and a council member with the Design Museum Everywhere. In this conversation, we discuss what is and can be happiness at work, how much of yourself you should bring to work, the importance of self-knowledge as a leader and what one can do to bring happiness to the workplace.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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