• Adam Pisk on Navigating Rapid Growth and Remote Work Success (MDE569)
    Jun 2 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Adam Pisk Adam Pisk, co-founder of Bruntwork, an outsourcing company with a global presence in Colombia, Kenya, and the Philippines, joins us in this episode. Adam shares the remarkable journey of Bruntwork, which has grown to over 3000 staff in just three and a half years. We delve into the pivotal moments brought on by COVID-19, which forced Adam and his team to pivot from running a technology marketplace for trades and services in Australia to becoming a leading outsourcing provider. Adam discusses the challenges and triumphs of digital transformation, the importance of a strong 'why' in leadership, and the nuances of managing a remote team in the developing world. We also explore the role of AI in recruitment and how Bruntwork leverages technology to supercharge their operations. Adam provides insights into the work-from-home model, the importance of understanding client culture, and the future of outsourcing in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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    43 mins
  • Harnessing Inner Leadership: Markus Ernsten on Cultivating Authenticity and Empathy in Times of Change (MDE565)
    May 26 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Markus Ernsten Dive into the essence of leadership with Markus Ernsten, a seasoned mentor, coach, and the author of "True Leadership Comes from Within." In this episode, Markus shares his rich life experiences and insights into what constitutes genuine leadership. He challenges the traditional notions of leadership that prioritize external validation and self-presentation over internal growth and self-steering. With a background spanning engineering, sales, and mentorship, Markus offers a unique perspective on the evolution of leadership in the face of digital transformation and generational shifts in the workplace. Discover why Markus believes empathy, fairness, and respect are crucial in both professional and personal breakups. Learn about the power of gratefulness and how it can transform pain into satisfaction. Markus also touches on the differences in leadership styles across cultures and genders, proposing that women may inherently possess traits that make them more effective leaders.The conversation takes a deep dive into the challenges of leading during uncertain times, the importance of balancing hard facts with human feelings, and the courage required to let go and trust in the collective knowledge of a team. Markus also emphasizes the importance of smaller, more calculated decisions in navigating change.For leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in personal growth and effective management, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Connect with Markus Ernsten through his website, LinkedIn, or grab a copy of his book on Amazon. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the heart of true leadership. 00:00 - True leadership comes from within, says Markus Ernsten. 00:22 - Markus is a mentor and coach who helps people improve their lives 02:47 - You talk a lot about gratefulness during your breakup 09:07 - Markus wrote a book on leadership and why did he write it 14:01 - Is this a German centric view or is it mostly global 15:49 - What about German leadership? Is there anything unique or stands out 20:48 - What about successful role models as leaders? 26:54 - There are hundreds of leadership books out there, but why are we still writing them? 31:19 - Integrity is the first step to true greatness, says Charles Simmons 33:45 - What in your experience is the key to transforming your culture 42:39 - Post COVID managers often expect more autonomy, self responsibility, initiative 44:53 - Markus: Leadership in uncertain times is different from leadership in normal times 47:44 - Markus: When there's uncertainty, a major leader gives direction 50:25 - How can someone find Markus, get your book, hire you 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 Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Lisa Riemers Unveils the Spectrum of Inclusive Digital Strategies (MDE567)
    May 19 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Lisa Riemers Lisa Riemers, a digital accessibility champion and communications consultant. Given her role, Lisa bridges the often wide gap between technology and communications teams. With her expertise, she ensures digital channels and services are accessible, meeting the diverse needs of customers and employees alike. From discussing the nuances of digital communication to the importance of making content accessible to all, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We also explore her artistic side, delving into her passion for painting and photography, and how this creativity intersects with her professional life. Join us as we unpack the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of digital accessibility, AI, and the importance of human touch in an automated 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 go over to Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    59 mins
  • Embracing the Flawsome: Stan Phelps on the Power of Imperfection in Business and Branding (MDE564)
    May 12 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Stan Phelps Stan Phelps, who is known for his distinct pink glasses and vibrant approach to marketing, has spent decades refining the art of standing out. He has been a prolific author, with his "Goldfish" series, qualified by a spectrum of colors, each representing a different aspect of business and marketing. In this episode, Stan delves into the importance of customer experience over the product itself, the power of prioritizing employees to drive engagement, and the significance of catering to your most valuable customers and employees. He shares his journey from "Purple Goldfish" through to "Pink Goldfish 2.0," highlighting the evolution of his ideas and the necessity of updating his work to reflect the current business landscape. 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 Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Grooving with Gratefulness: Greg Koerner on the Enduring Legacy of Grateful Dead (MDE563)
    May 5 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Greg Koerner Greg Koerner, a friend and fellow Fiji from my days at Colgate, is a seasoned and practical lawyer in New York who handles a diverse variety of complex civil litigation and other legal matters for clients of all sizes and levels of sophistication. But more importantly, for this episode, he's spent a lifetime playing Grateful Dead music, including DSO and Unlimited Devotion. He's toured with music titans, Vince Welnick, the Dead's last keyboardist, Charles Neville, Henry Butler and The Band's Garth Hudson. And next with the legend, Stanley Jordan. He also started his own project, Gent Treadly and The Joint Chiefs. We discuss his career, what playing the Dead has taught him and brought to him, some fun stories as well as his favourite and most meaningful songs. 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 Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    57 mins
  • Unveiling the True Essence of Leadership with Exeter Chiefs' Don Armand: Rugby, Resilience, Leadership and the Pursuit of Legacy (MDE564)
    Apr 28 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Don Armand Don Armand is an ex-professional rugby player, having played for the Stormers in South Africa and the Exeter Chiefs in England, the latter with which he won the Premiership twice (voted Man of the Match for the 2017 final) and became European champions. He also captained the Chiefs and won two caps playing for England. Since retiring from rugby, Don runs SampsonArmand, experts in individual and organisational development by bringing focus to leadership processes, strategy, cultural change, team and organisational cohesion. In this conversation, we discuss his rugby career and the state of rugby, we explore the link between captaincy and leadership, how to build self-confidence and resilience, getting used to having ice baths, creating a legacy and the profound impact of relationships both on and off the field. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or, better yet, an audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com. You can always comment on the post with the full show notes (and transcript) on minterdial.com. And if you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can follow the Joy of Padel on social: @joyofpadel on X/Twitter and Instagram. There's also a YouTube page.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How and Why to Develop Personality with Chief Neuroticism Officer and Author, Nikita Mikhailov (MDE563)
    Apr 21 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Nikita Mikhailov Nikita Mikhailov is the self-declared Chief Neuroticism Officer at PsyPub. A highly influential trained occupational psychologist in the business world, Nikita is a coach, speaker, and comedian. An expert in psychometric assessments, he's also coauthor along with Georgi Yankov of "Personality: A User's Guide" published by Robinson. We discuss all things personality, the traits that best suit a leader, correlations between certain of the Five Factor Model and intelligence, dark empathy and charisma, 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 Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Embracing Mortality: A Physician's Journey from Cardiology to Hospice Care with Dr. Chris Kerr (MDE562)
    Apr 14 2024
    Minter Dialogue with Dr Chris Kerr Dr Chris Kerr is a hospice physician and end-of-life researcher. He's also the acclaimed author of "Death is But a Dream" as well as one of the most viewed TEDx speakers, with over 5 million views for his talk, "I See Dead People: Dreams and Visions of the Dying." In this conversation, we discuss his work, what he has observed about people dying and death, the way the medical community evaluates and embraces (or doesn't) death. We look at the difference between psychedelic-assisted therapy to deal with fear of death versus the types of the visions one has naturally. We touch of assisted suicide and euthanasia, as well as explore the major lessons Dr Kerr has extracted over the course of his fascinating 25+-year career. 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 Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.
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    58 mins