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Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter Dialogue

Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter Dialogue

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 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.© 2010-2024 Leadership & Brand Strategy - Minter Dialogue Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Marc Pitman on Leadership, Coaching, and Humility (MDE640)

    The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Marc Pitman on Leadership, Coaching, and Humility (MDE640)
    Feb 1 2026
    Welcome back to Minter Dialogue (in English), where we explore the deeper journeys of leadership, meaningfulness, and personal growth. In this episode, host Minter Dial sits down with Marc Pitman, a seasoned coach, author, and expert in nonprofit fundraising, for a lively and insightful conversation that spans decades of leadership experience. What does it truly mean to lead with authenticity, humility, and confidence—especially in a world that often equates doubt with weakness? Marc Pitman shares his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of coaching in America, diving into the essential qualities that make great leaders and coaches alike. Drawing from his own journey, Marc Pitman examines the interplay between doubt and action, the power of self-awareness, and the challenge of finding your own voice amidst societal pressures and business demands. Together, Minter Dial and Marc Pitman discuss everything from the stigma of coaching, the pitfalls of rigid leadership, and the importance of humility, to navigating succession and legacy in business and nonprofit organizations. With candid stories, practical analogies, and thoughtful debate, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking purpose, personal growth, and true leadership in their life and work. Tune in to discover how doubt can become your ally, why embracing your strengths and weaknesses matters, and how to carve a legacy that goes beyond mere success—courtesy of two voices passionate about elevating the conversation around leadership.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Building Brands with Heart: Warren Kornblum on Connection, Purpose, and Authenticity (MDE639)

    Building Brands with Heart: Warren Kornblum on Connection, Purpose, and Authenticity (MDE639)
    Jan 25 2026
    In this episode, host Minter Dial sits down with Warren Kornblum, an accomplished marketing leader, advisor, and now author of "Notes from the Brand Stand." Together, they dive deep into the world of brand strategy—discussing its evolution, the critical role of purpose, and the delicate balance between staying true to a brand’s identity while adapting to a changing business landscape. You’ll hear Warren Kornblum reflect on his journey from running his own ad agency in Toronto, to serving as Toys R Us’ first global Chief Marketing Officer, to advising powerhouse brands and finally, to capturing his decades of insights in his new book. Throughout the conversation, Minter Dial and Warren Kornblum explore how brands create real emotional connections, why “purpose” is central to lasting success, and the challenges leaders face as their companies scale and come under new ownership structures. Packed with honest anecdotes—ranging from managing boardroom expectations to practical advice on aligning company culture—this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in authentic branding, customer experience, and the stories behind some of the world’s most recognizable companies. You won’t want to miss Warren Kornblum’s wisdom on what it really means to take a stand as a brand, and how to keep brands trusted—and loved—for the long term.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Defending Dissent: Sarah McLaughlin on China, Academia, and the Price of Free Expression (MDE638)

    Defending Dissent: Sarah McLaughlin on China, Academia, and the Price of Free Expression (MDE638)
    Jan 18 2026
    In this episode of Minter Dialogue, Sarah McLaughlin discusses her new book "Authoritarians in the Academy" and the crucial topic of free speech on university campuses. With Minter Dial, she explores how foreign governments influence campus censorship, the complexity of cultural versus legal definitions of free expression, and why defending speech—even unpopular opinions—is vital for democracy.
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    55 mins
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