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Evergreen Podcasts | 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! This show has had multiple awards and citations over the years, including the #2 Brand Strategy podcast worldwide by Feedspot in 2025 (#1 in the UK), as well as #22 among all Leadership podcasts. It was also listed as a Top 50 leadership podcast by LeadersHum for 2022 and Top 50 Marketing Blog/Podcasts by Linkedin.
Minter Dial is a filmmaker and author of multiple award-winning books, including The Last Ring Home, Futureproof (FT Press), You Lead (Kogan Page) and Heartificial Empathy, 2nd edition (2023). He also hosts The Joy of Padel podcast.
Podcast show notes are on minterdial.com. To rate & review: RateThisPodcast.

Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter Dialogue

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Jürgen Weigand from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, one of Germany’s most prestigious business schools. We dig into Jurgen Weigand’s fascinating professional journey, from his start in academia and time abroad in the U.S., to his experience as a civil servant in the Netherlands and his influential role in shaping leadership programs at WHU.

We chat about the true purpose of education, the importance of meaningful work—no matter what stage you’re at in your career—and the differences between American and German approaches to teaching. Jurgen Weigand also shares insights from his co-authored books, "Hope is Not a Strategy" and "From Chaos to Clarity," and explains why successful strategy is about ownership, humility, and navigating complexity rather than trying to master it.

If you’ve ever wondered why so many transformation projects and strategies fail, or how cognitive diversity and strong communication can make all the difference in leadership, you’ll find practical takeaways and plenty of food for thought in our conversation.

From Chaos to Clarity: Jürgen Weigand's Approach to Strategic Leadership and Adaptability (MDE634)

Leadership coach Natasha Skolny joins Minter Dial to explore authentic leadership through the lens of her figure skating background. Based in Toronto, Skolny works with high-achieving women seeking to lead on their own terms whilst shedding corporate armour. The conversation examines how sports cultivate self-knowledge, the challenge of balancing authenticity with professional expectations, and why genuine connection matters more than conformity. From navigating social media's impact on future leaders to understanding the difference between being yourself and truly knowing yourself, this episode challenges conventional leadership wisdom whilst emphasising the power of vulnerability and presence in creating meaningful impact.

Key Points:

1. Corporate Armour and Authenticity: Women leaders often conform to masculine leadership styles to be heard, particularly in boardrooms. Dropping this protective armour and leading authentically—through vulnerability and genuine connection—creates more impactful leadership than maintaining a protective facade.

2. Conversation as Leadership's Highest Tool: Intentional, present conversations build trust and connection with teams. In an AI-driven world focused on efficiency, creating space for genuine human interaction—understanding what matters to people beyond their work output—distinguishes exceptional leadership from mere management.

From Ice to Influence: Natasha Skolny's Journey Through Fear and Authenticity (MDE633)

Henry King and Vala Afshar, co-authors of Autonomous, join me to explore how AI-first strategies are reshaping business fitness. Henry brings his unique journey from CIO to design thinking expert, whilst Vala shares insights from his decade as Salesforce's chief evangelist. We examine Salesforce's V2MOM framework—a radical transparency tool that aligns 80,000 employees—and discuss why the best implementations often mean resisting customisation. The conversation tackles uncomfortable truths about autonomous vehicles, digital labour, and the erosion of human agency, whilst exploring how companies can eliminate waste through agentic AI. Henry and Vala challenge the notion that relationships will diminish in an AI-driven world, arguing instead that they'll become more critical. We discuss enterprise fitness, the importance of identifying organisational blockages, and why trust—defined as competence plus character—remains the foundation for transformation in an age where we're the last generation managing only people.

From Boundless to Autonomous: Salesforce Evangelist Vala Afshar and Henry King on AI-First Strategies and Digital Labour (MDE632)

Dr. Jack Kreindler, physician, entrepreneur, and physiologist, returns to my podcast to discuss his Antarctic expedition and insights on human resilience. We explore the differences between male and female physiology in extreme environments, the importance of communication and load-sharing in endurance challenges, and the value of embracing discomfort for personal growth. Jack shares his views on developing resilience in modern society, the entrepreneurial mindset, and his work in performance medicine. Our conversation touches on the balance between risk-taking and longevity, the richness of lived experiences, and the importance of creative problem-solving in both business and adventure. Jack's parting wisdom: "Don't die dull."

Experiential Medicine: Dr. Jack Kreindler on Adventure as a Health Hack (MDE631)

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

Marcin Piróg: Embracing Risk and Discovery in Business and Life (MDE630)

This podcast features a conversation between host Minter Dial and guest Cat Holt, founder and CEO of Coologee. They discuss the importance of branding in today's business landscape, exploring how it impacts company performance, employee engagement, and customer relationships. Cat shares insights from her experience in the insurance industry, particularly her work at Progressive. The discussion touches on the challenges of integrating brand strategy into data-driven organisations and the role of AI in marketing and branding.

Key points:

1. Brand is crucial for companies to outperform competitors and create meaningful connections with customers.

2. The importance of maintaining humanity and intuition in branding decisions, even as data and AI play increasingly significant roles.

The Science of Cool: Cat Holt on Crafting Brand Identity in a Data-Driven World (MDE629)

This podcast explores the complexities of personal identity, change, and leadership through the lens of literature and storytelling. Edward Nelson, a lawyer and actor turned coach, discusses how archetypes and polarities can be used to understand ourselves and facilitate organisational change. The conversation delves into the challenges of authenticity, the power of empathy, and the importance of risk-taking in leadership. Edward shares insights from his work using Shakespeare's plays, particularly Henry V, to help leaders navigate difficult decisions and team dynamics.

Key points:

1. Stories and archetypes provide a safe way to explore personal and organisational challenges.

2. Effective leadership requires balancing empathy with the ability to take risks and make unpopular decisions.

Navigating Polarities: Edward Nelson on Change, Empathy, and Self-Discovery (MDE628)

This episode features my conversation with guest Ravi Kathuria, exploring spirituality, business, and personal growth. Kathuria shares his perspective on the universe, emphasising that we are all part of it. He discusses the importance of finding inner peace and experiencing one's life force as the essence of spirituality. The dialogue touches on balancing ambition with humility, the pitfalls of obsession, and the need to enjoy the present moment rather than constantly chasing future outcomes.

Key points:

1. Spirituality is defined as experiencing one's own life force, accessible to everyone regardless of background or beliefs.

2. Success and happiness in both life and business stem from maintaining a peaceful and calm mind.

The Hungry Mind: Balancing Ambition and Spirituality with Ravi Kathuria (MDE627)

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Zimmerman, a behavioral economist and strategy expert. We explored the fascinating world of organizational transformation and the challenges companies face in implementing change. Jason shared insights from his experience, including a case study of a 15,000-person transformation that was completed in just 2.5 years.

We discussed the importance of informal networks in organizations and how they can be leveraged to accelerate change. Jason explained the concept of organizational network analysis and how it can identify influential individuals who may not hold formal leadership positions.

We also delved into the psychology of resistance to change, exploring different types of resistance and how to address them. Jason emphasized the need for clarity and control in driving successful transformations.

Throughout our conversation, we touched on the balance between maintaining a clear strategy and being adaptable, the role of trust and credibility in leadership, and the importance of creating meaningful work environments. Jason's insights provided valuable perspectives on navigating the complex world of organizational change and strategy execution.

Decoding Organizational Resistance: Jason Zimmerman's Four Types of Change Barriers (MDE626)

This podcast features a conversation with Miles Spencer, co-founder of Reflekta.AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to recreate digital versions of deceased loved ones. Spencer discusses how the technology allows users to interact with these 'elders', sharing personal experiences of reconnecting with his late father. The discussion explores the potential of AI to preserve family legacies, provide emotional comfort, and address society's need for meaningful connections. Spencer also touches on his entrepreneurial background and the evolution of his perspective on value creation.

Key points:

1. Reflekta AI uses photos, audio files, and autobiographical information to create interactive digital representations of deceased individuals.

2. The platform aims to preserve family legacies and values, offering a new way to maintain connections with loved ones who have passed away.

Redefining Legacy: How Reflekta AI is Changing Our Relationship with Death (MDE625)

Here is a quick interview I caught with Ben Parr, co-editor of Mashable US, one of the reference sites in new technology in the US. Ben Parr is a journalist, sci-fi author and a man in the know when it comes to new techologies and digital media. Here, Ben responds to what were the highlights in new technology for 2010 and what to look for in 2011.
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MDE #3: Ben Parr - Co-Editor of Mashable US

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