Growth Think Tank

Being a servant leader is not new. The big idea is as the CEO; you serve your people. However, you have to understand the servant leadership skills if you want to get all the value you can out of this idea. Today's guest is John Eanes, CEO at Eanes Heating & Air Conditioning. Inc Magazine ranked them #4330 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. John shares how servant leadership skills have impacted his company's growth. We look at why it drives growth in a way that allows you to improve your servant leadership skills. Get the show notes for The Ins and Outs of Servant Leadership Skills with John Eanes at Eanes Heating and Air Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Eanes at Eanes Heating and Air with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnEanes #ServantLeadershipSkills #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode674 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Thinking you know it all is the enemy to growth. When you can stay curious, you get to see perspectives. Today's guest is Mitch Greenwald, CEO at Cloudbakers. Inc Magazine ranked them #1174 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Cloudbakers is the Google Cloud Premier Partner that will ensure a fast and quality implementation. Mitch gives us a look into why we must stay curious when we want to grow our companies. He and I explore what that means for leaders that can stay curious despite the pressure to know it all. Get the show notes for One Key to Leadership is to Stay Curious with Mitch Greenwald at Cloudbakers Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mitch Greenwald at Cloudbakers with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMitchGreenwald #StayCurious #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode673 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your company has a culture whether or not you intentionally set it. When you define your culture to empower people, you set up the business for long-term success. The essential parts to define your culture are a big part of why a company grows fast. Today's guest is Goddard Abel, CEO at G2. Inc Magazine ranked G2 #408 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. This company helps B2C and B3b brands provide immersive online shopping experiences. Goddard sees the power of culture through all of the companies he has built over the years. Discover the ability to define your culture with intention. Get the show notes for Define Your Culture Before You Create Your Product with Godard Abel at G2 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Godard Abel at G2 with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGodardAbel #DefineYourCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode672 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Adapting to the ups and downs of a crazy, fast-paced work environment is all about embracing change. Companies that resist change and make excuses suffer the consequences. The leaders of any organization must embrace change, and they must also encourage growth across the organization. My guest today is Co-CEO and co-founder of Soundstripe. This company was ranked #68 in the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Soundstripe is a marketplace for royalty-free music. Travis and I look at embracing change from a practical perspective and also the mindset. Join me for this interview to improve your leadership skills to embrace change. Get the show notes for Embracing Change in the Journey of Growth with Travis Terrell at Soundstripe Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank an Interview with Travis Terrell at Soundstripe with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTravisTerrell #EmbracingChange #leadership #GHepisode671 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

People are essential to every business that is growing fast. The heart of leadership is focusing on your people. Your product or service is essential, but scaling quickly requires people to feel like you care about them. Today's guest is Kurt Donnell, CEO at Freestar. Inc Magazine ranked Freestar #1 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. They were also ranked 36 in the 2020 list. Freestar works with businesses to build brand awareness, establish marketing campaigns, and increase revenue based upon content promotion. Kurt shares his journey and why he believes the heart of leadership is so important. Discover how Kurt sees the heart of leadership in today's interview. Get the show notes for Focusing on Your People is the Heart of Leadership with Kurt Donnell at Freestar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Kurt Donnell at Freestar with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttKurtDonnell #HeartofLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode670 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Culture is just as essential as your service or product. In fact, I believe that your people should feel like they come first. This is what I call an employee-first culture. Today's guest is Mel Gun, CEO at SYNERGEN Health. Inc Magazine ranked SYNERGEN Health #3906 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored on the Inc 5000 five times. SYNERGEN Health is an end-to-end revenue cycle management solution that ensures the financial success of medical practices. Mel and I discuss the critical elements of an employee-first culture. We look at the power of people inside our companies. You may be hesitant to have an employee-first culture, but discover the real benefits in today's show. Get the show notes for Employee First Culture Requires Strong Leadership with Mel Gun at SYNERGEN Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mel Gun at SYNERGEN Health with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMelGun #EmployeeFirstCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode669 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders that invest in employees dare to see a future where their employees are an essential part of the business growth. When you fail to prioritize your employee's development, you may not feel it immediately, but you will see it in the long term. Today's guest is Gregg Cohen, CEO at JWB Real Estate Capital. Inc Magazine ranked JWB Real Estate Capital #1841 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored with this eight times. They provide high-quality single-family rental homes to thousands of residents in Jacksonville and have over five years of experience and 3300 properties under management. Gregg believes leaders must invest in employees, so they grow. However, it is more than growth. When you invest in employees, they feel like the organization is taking care of them. Join us for today's interview with Gregg. Get the show notes for Unique Ways to Invest in Employees and the Culture with Gregg Cohen at JWB Real Estate Capital Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Gregg Cohen at JWB Real Estate Capital with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGregCohen #InvestinEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode668 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Most early-stage companies focus on the product or service they are bringing to market. What you sell is essential for sure. However, the fast-growth companies think beyond the business model to the culture alignment. In short, CEOs that I have talked to know the importance of people. Culture alignment is a function of how do the people feel aligned with their work. Do they love it or do it because that is what they get paid for. Today's guest is Thomas Black, CEO at Nepali Capital. Inc Magazine ranked Nepali Capital #21 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We talk about culture alignment in the early stages of growth. Nepali grew revenues by 10,957% in three years because of their culture alignment. Thomas shares some particular challenges he had to overcome to become the leader the team needed. Get the show notes for Leadership Shapes Culture Alignment Through Fast-growth with Thomas Black at Nepali Capital Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Thomas Black at Nepali Capital with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttThomasBlack #CultureAlignment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode667 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your culture is defined by the way people communicate, work, and behave. The problem is many people believe culture is something you do once. However, the truth is culture is never-ending. Fast-growth companies know the importance of culture. Today's guest is Olin Hyde, CEO of LeadCrunch. His company was ranked #35 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. LeadCrunch is a leader in AI-based lead generation for B2B. Olin shares what leaders must do given culture is never-ending. Discover the keys to hiring and leading in today's interview. Get the show notes for Culture is Never-ending for Fast-Growth Companies with Olin Hyde at LeadCrunch Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Olin Hyde at LeadCrunch with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttOlinHyde #CultureisNeverEnding #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode666 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Way too many leaders don't understand the importance of leading with core values. After hundreds of interviews with founders and CEOs, I can tell you those creating strong teams are leading to core values. Today's guest is Damon Decrescenz, CEO at The Credit Pros. Inc Magazine ranked The Credit Pros #4626 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Damon has to lead them to six consecutive times on the Inc list. We look at the different strategies he has leveraged to leading with core values. Discover where you can make shifts to deepen your team's focus on the core values and improve your bottom line. Get the show notes for Leading with Core Values for Consistent Fast-growth with Damon Decrescenzo at The Credit Pros Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Damon Decrescenzo at The Credit Pros with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDamonDeCrescenzo #LeadingwithCoreValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode665 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every entrepreneur has faced challenges in their journey. You know the importance of tenacity when growing fast. One hurdle is to get your team members to be tenacious. Today's guest is David Coppins, CEO of IntelyCare. His company was ranked #41 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. David talks about the importance of tenacity with stories that get you to think about your leadership differently. We look at how to get others to give the extra effort when needed. Get the show notes for The Importance of Tenacity when Growing Fast with David Coppins at Intelycare Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring David Coppins at IntelyCare with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDavidCoppins #ImportanceofTenacity #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode664 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many high and low-level decisions are on data. Many organizations strive to be data-driven. What does it truly mean for an organization to have a data-driven culture? Today's guest is Ray Lui, Co-Founder at Sprinly, which ranked #113 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Sprinly delivers organic plant-based meals. Although profit and revenue goals are important factors for driving business growth, try using the takeaways from this episode to build a data-driven culture. Data is beneficial for both external and internal company growth. Take a listen to create your best version of a data-driven culture. Get the show notes for Being a Data-Driven Culture with Ray Lui at Sprinly Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ray Lui at Sprinly with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRayLui #DataDrivenCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode663 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Being deliberate about culture takes intention, strategy, and a lot of heart. As a result, culture can be sacrificed if leadership is not committed to the vision it takes to be deliberate about culture. Today's guest is John Lincoln, Co-Founder at Ignite Visibility, ranked at #1836 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Ignite oversees internet marketing, serving both large national brands and smaller companies. In this conversation, we discuss why being deliberate about culture is not a nice-to-have but is a must with leaders. Get the show notes for Leaders Must be Deliberate about Culture with John Lincoln at Ignite Visibility Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Lincoln at Ignite Visibility with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnLincoln #DeliberateaboutCulture#Leadership #Culture #GHepisode662 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

How has your strategy for company growth been working? How did you pivot plans for company growth during a pandemic? Today's guest is Rick Carlson, CEO at Sharpspring, Inc. Sharpspring, Inc. is a rapidly-growing, highly-rated global provider of affordable marketing automation delivered via a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Rick and I discuss avoiding stagnation through efficient company growth. Don't miss the gems in this conversation for your own 2021 plans. Get the show notes for Company Growth - David vs. Goliath with Rick Carlson at SharpSpring Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Rick Carlson at SharpSpring with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRickCarlson #CompanyGrowth #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode661 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

CEOs often look for ambition within their organization but can overlook the importance of coaching up the ladder. Today's guest is Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman at Ware Malcomb, ranked at #4019 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Ware Malcomb provides planning, architecture, interior design, branding, and civil engineering services to commercial real estate and corporate clients. Lawrence has reaped the benefits of coaching up within an organization in his leadership position. He encourages all organizations that aspire to be fast-growing to learn why coaching up is so beneficial, even more so than hiring new talent. Learn how you can apply these principles to your own company. Get the show notes for Coaching Up Your Executive Team with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttLawrenceArmstrong #CoachingUp #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode660 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Nearly every company has put profit first for decades. However, when they put people first, they see tremendous company growth. Today's guest is Boris Epstein, CEO at Binc. Inc Magazine ranked Binc #3250 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. This company has been honored on the Inc 5000 list two consecutive times. Binc is a recruiting company that assists entrepreneurs and technology companies with their hiring processes. Boris shares his insights on putting people first. We look at the ins and outs of the employee experience. Join us for this conversation on putting people first. Get the show notes for Leading by Example for Fast-growth with Aaron Riley at CannaSafe Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Boris Epstein at Binc with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAaronRiley #PuttingPeopleFirst #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode659 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every fast-growth company has a tremendous capacity for adaption. Embracing change is part of their DNA. Today's guest is Zac Paulson, CEO at True IT. Inc Magazine ranked True IT #1057 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. This company has been honored for three consecutive years as an Inc 5000 company. True IT is a managed IT services and application development company. Zac shares his leadership journey and talks about why embracing change is so important. He gives tips about hiring people that have the capacity for embracing change. Get the show notes for Embracing Change Starts With Leadership Mindset Shift with Zac Paulson at TrueIT Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Zac Paulson at TrueIT with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttZacPaulson #EmbracingChange #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode658 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Driving company growth is more than just the bottom line. Many companies on the Inc 5000 are mission-driven. These leaders know the mission is important. Today's guest is Matt Fielder, CEO at Vinyl Me, Please. Inc Magazine ranked Vinyl Me, Please #342 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. This company made the Inc 5000 for the last two consecutive years. Matt and I discuss why the mission is important and how it affects the growth of the business. He shares insights about his purpose that will help you with your mission-driven business. Join us today in our conversation about why the mission is important. Get the show notes for Mission is Important to Every Business and Drives Growth with Matthew Fiedler at Vinyl Me, Please Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Matthew Fiedler at Vinyl Me, Please with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMatthewFiedler #MissionisImportant #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode657 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The path forward will require new ideas that change how your clients engage with your company and services. You must focus on leading innovation if you want to stay relevant. Leadership requires different strategies when leading innovation is important. My guests today are Joel Cox and Dave Miles, Co-founders of Strategus. They were #2217 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Strategus operates in the realm of OTT (over the top) ad placements to effectively reach your ideal audience segments. It has required leading innovation as they compete against bigger companies with deeper pockets. We look at leading innovation in today's world. This interview dives into the power of transparency when innovation is necessary. Get the show notes for Leading Innovation Requires Transparency with Joel Cox and Dave Miles with Strategus Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joel Cox and Dave Miles at Strategus with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttStrategus #LeadingInnovation#Leadership #Culture #GHepisode656 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk, you are leading by example. The complexity of running a fast-growth company requires you to be a role-model at all times. Today's guest is Aaron Riley, CEO at Cannasafe. Inc Magazine ranked Cannsafe #13 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Aaron shares the importance of leading by example. We look at all aspects of leadership in this interview. When you are leading by example, you show others how they should behave. Get the show notes for Leading by Example for Fast-growth with Aaron Riley at CannaSafe Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Aaron Riley at CannaSafe with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAaronRiley #LeadingbyExample #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode655 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If the challenges of 2020 have taught us anything, it has certainly taught us the importance of being adaptable. Inside of our companies, we have had to create new ways to work and connect with each other. Today we are looking at the keys to having a flexible culture. Our guest is Ryan Kohler, CEO at ApplicantPro. Inc Magazine ranked ApplicantPro #4225 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list and made the Inc list seven consecutive times. Ryan gives you the elements of a flexible culture. He dives into the real challenges we face as leaders that want to create teams that feel connected. Discover the strategies that make a flexible culture and learn what to avoid too. Get the show notes for The Value of a Flexible Culture with Ryan Kohler at ApplicantPro Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ryan Kohler at ApplicantPro with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRyanKohler #FlexibleCulture#Leadership #Culture #GHepisode654 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every team has to work at forming better as a team. Executive leadership teams are not immune. Today we look at how to increase alignment with the leadership team. Our guest is Michael Bor, CEO at CarLotz. Inc Magazine ranked CarLotz #435 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. CarLotz is a consignment store for used vehicles. Michael shares insights on how to increase alignment with the leadership team. We talk about some simple strategies that you can use to improve the performance of your team. Get the show notes for Ways to Increase Alignment with the Leadership Team with Michael Bor at CarLotz Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Michael Bor at CarLotz with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMichaelBor #IncreaseAlignmentwiththeLeadershipTeam #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode653 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

As you grow, every founder begins to think about creating an executive leadership team. You may be able to promote within, which is usually a good idea when you have the talent ready to step up to be strong leaders. For many growing companies, they have to look outside their current employees. Today we look at hiring a great leadership team. Our guest is Abe Kleinfeld, CEO at GridGain. Inc Magazine ranked GridGain #558 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. GridGain provides software and services for big data systems. Abe and I talk about hiring a great leadership team. We look the why this is so important. We also look at the common mistakes in this journey. Join this conversation to learn more about hiring a great leadership team. Get the show notes for Hiring a Great Leadership Team with Abe Kleinfeld at GridGain Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Abe Kleinfeld at GridGain with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAbeKleinfeld #HiringaGreatLeadershipTeam #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode652 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leading by example is not just a good idea. It is THE idea. Leaders must be a role model of leadership to their people. Today's guest is Betsy Bassan, Founder of Panagora Group. Inc Magazine ranked Panagora Group #451 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Her company provides solutions for an open marketplace in health, development, and learning. Betsy shares her journey of leadership. We look at being a role model of leadership to those around you. Join us for this powerful conversation about real leadership. Get the show notes for Leaders Requires Being an Impeccable Role Model of Leadership with Betsy Bassan at Panagora Group Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Betsy Bassan at Panagora Group with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBetsyBassan #RoleModelofLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode651 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader would say that people are essential. However, most would say the business is designed to make money. When profit is more important, it is impossible to put people first. The irony within the ranks of the fastest-growth companies in America is that these leaders know the importance of putting people first. Today's guest is Eric Griffin, CEO at Mobile Outfitters. Inc Magazine ranked Mobile Outfitters #2736 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list, and they create mobile device accessories with 800+ retail locations. Eric shares his experience when employees feel like they are essential to the business. We dive into the strategies of people first in this interview. Discover how you can take your leadership to a new level by putting people first. Get the show notes for Live and Die by Culture – People First with Eric Griffin at Mobile Outfitters Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Eric Griffin at Mobile Outfitters with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttEricGriffin #PeopleFirst #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode650 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Why would you want to show appreciation for your employees for doing their work? The simple answer is recognizing employees is something great leaders do consistently. The problem is recognizing employees is not something that is happening enough. I talk to executives consistently about how proud they are of their people and rarely are they taking the time to show that appreciation. Today's guest is Jonathan Keyser, Foundering Member at Keyser. Inc Magazine ranked Keyser #2941 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We look at the importance of recognizing employees, even if they are not doing something fantastic. Jonathan shares his perspective on recognizing employees and what it does to the overall culture of the organization. Great leaders will share praise privately and publicly to signal to others what they expect. Get the show notes for Recognizing Employees To Feel Like Owners with Jonathan Keyser Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jonathan Keyser with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJonathanKeyser #RecognizingEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode649 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company growth is not just one thing. It takes the right product/service, the right timing, and the right people. It also takes the right systems. I can attest that systems grow your business. I would not have a podcast today without the right systems that my team executes weekly to keep the content following. Today's guest is Trent Dyrsmid, CEO and host at Bright Ideas. Trent has been so successful in developing systems that he has another company Maverick Media Ventures, that made the 2019 Inc 5000 List at #254. Trent and I look at the power of systems to grow your business. We look at SOPs and how he aligns his team with them. Get the show notes for Systems Grow Your Business with Trent Dyrsmid at Bright Ideas Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Trent Dyrsmid at Bright Ideas with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttTrentDyrsmid #SystemsGrowYourBusiness #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode648 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Being open with your employees about financials and other aspects of the business takes real courage. When you are fully transparent, you share all that you can. When you embrace being fully transparent, you can connect with your team members in new ways. Our guest today is Tiffany Sauder, Founder of Element Three, a marketing partner to fast-growth companies. Element Three was #4125 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. It also has grown consistently by making the Inc list six times in a row. We discuss the power of being fully transparent. I love that she goes beyond open-book management in this interview by sharing her courage of vulnerability. Join us for this conversation if you want to be fully transparent and drive new company growth. Get the show notes for Being Fully Transparent Takes Courage with Tiffany Sauder at Element Three Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Tiffany Sauder at Element Three with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttTiffanySauder #FullyTransparent #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode647 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you ever feel like you are behind in getting your work done? Well, you are not alone. I will share with you some simple and powerful ideas for making the most of your time. It is all about getting the most valuable work done. In my early years as the CEO of a team, I felt like I was always behind. I had to make some fundamental changes that I wanted to share with you to make the most of your time. I share a Warren Buffett story that will help you see what is most important to you. I will also give you a simple one sheet of paper exercise that will provide you with clues to making the most of your time. Get the show notes for Making the Most of Your Time - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep646 #MakingtheMostofYourTime #Leadership #GHepisode646 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company that enters a scaling mode knows the importance of employees. Yet few leaders understand the reasons why we must put employees first. After years of studying fast-growth companies, it is evident to me that those leaders know how to put employees first. Today's guests are Arthur Barrett, President, and Tim Barrett, CEO, at Barrett Distribution. Inc Magazine ranked Barrett Distribution #4404 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. The company is a customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for clients in many industries. Arthur and Tim share why they see a correlation in growth when they put employees first. In this interview, we look at the essential aspects of this style of leadership. Get the show notes for Put Employees First To Grow Fast with Arthur Barrett and Tim Barrett at Barrett Distribution Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Arthur Barrett and Tim Barrett at Barrett Distribution with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BarrettDistribution #PutEmployeesFirst #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode645 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One profound superpower is how you leverage the power of empathy. Leaders that have a deeper relationship with their team members must use their hearts. Today we look at the power of empathy to increase connection with your people. Our guest is Jeanne David, CEO at Outer Aisle Gourmet. Inc Magazine ranked Outer Aisle Gourmet #63 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Jeanne gives us some stories that you will learn simple uses of empathy. Discover how you can create more connections with your people using the power of empathy. Get the show notes for The Power of Empathy to Create Company Growth with Jeanne David at Outer Aisle Gourmet Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jeanne David at Outer Aisle with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JeanneDavid #ThePowerofEmpathy #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode644 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every CEO struggles with how to spend their time. I often get asked how do you balance your time doing the day-to-day stuff and being the visionary the company needs. If you want to shift into being the visionary consistently, you have to be willing to let go of the old way of leading your company. In this behind the scenes, I give you a question to help you see why you must make time to think and look around the corner in your business. We look at the constant struggle of being the visionary that your team craves. Get the show notes for Balancing the Day-to-day Work and Being The Visionary - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gtt643 #BeingTheVisionary #Leadership #GHepisode643 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Hiring the best is one factor in your company building the foundation for growth. The rules to attract top talent are not just in paying the most. Your culture likely plays an even more critical factor than your payscale when you want to attract top talent. Today's guest is Jason Carter, CEO at UNCOMN. Inc Magazine ranked UNCOMN #2356 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Jason shares how he thinks about culture and why their company can attract top talent. We look at what gets in the way of having a strong culture. Discover how you can attract top talent in today's interview. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture to Attract Top Talent with Jason Carter at UNCOMN Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jason Carter at UNCOMN with me your @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJasonCarter #AttractTopTalent #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode642 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Teamwork requires the right people and exemplary leadership. Building the right team is an exercise in many skills of leadership. Today's guest is Jeremy Parker, CEO of Swag.com. His company was ranked #218 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Swag.com is more than a place to buy your logo brand gear because they are a distribution system for your branded items. Jeremy shares his insights and challenges in building the right team. We look at the hiring process and the development strategies. Building the right team is essential if you want to grow beyond where you are today. Get the show notes for Building the Right Team for Growth with Jeremy Parker at Swag.com Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jeremy Parker at Swag.com with me your @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/JeremyParker #BuildingtheRightTeam #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode641 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is a never-ending process if you do it right. There is always another level of growth for those that you lead. I talked to a client the other day about the quote that starts, "teaching a man to fish." Many believe that leadership is about serving your people. I agree. However, some don't understand that it is not about telling them what to do, but leadership is about leading them to figure it out. The Chinese proverb about giving a man a fish vs. teaching him to fish is a powerful way to look at leadership. In this short video, you will see what I mean. Here is to you teaching a man to fish in your role as a leader. Get the show notes for What Does Teaching a Man to Fish have to Do with Leadership - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gtt640 #TeachingaMantoFish #Leadership #GHepisode640 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is not just about results. Of course, you have to execute. You also have to put your heart in leadership to create a team that wants to join you on your mission. Putting your heart in leadership will allow you to build a connection and belonging across the team. My guest today is John Hightower, CEO of Arch and Tower. John shares what putting heart in leadership looks like in today's modern workplace. We talk about vulnerability and authenticity. When you have a heart in leadership, you have a team that is more loyal too. Get the show notes for Putting Your Heart in Leadership with John Hightower at Arch + Tower Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Heart in Leadership with me your @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/JohnHightower #HeartinLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode639 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The work in defining your company values may seem like fluffy work. However, after talking with hundreds of leaders from the Inc 5000, I can assure you that defining your company values is a strategic move that pays off. We look in the trenches with a company that has grown incredibly fast by emphasizing company values. Today, my interview is with Sam Bobley, Co-founder, at Ocrolus. They offer a service for document-driven workflows in the digital space to help clients make faster, smarter decisions. Ocrolus was ranked #30 in the Inc 5000 list for 2020. Sam shares stories about how defining your company values are one of the best things the company did to boost growth. Get the show notes for Defining Your Company Values Creates Unity with Sam Bobley at Ocrolus Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Sam Bobley at Ocrolus with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SamBobley #DefiningYourCompanyValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode638 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Imagine the power of visionary leadership that connects people and aligns the work to a robust culture. It is financial health, strong employee experience, and your own peace of mind. The vision of culture is not something we take time to consider, given the need for focus on today's issues. I invite you to think about your vision of culture as the company grows and evolves. This is an essential part of your success as a leader sees the future and aligns resources to what is most important. The vision of culture is complex and yet simple too. Get the show notes for The Vision of Culture - What it Could Be Like - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep637 #VisionofCulture #Leadership #GHepisode637 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One big issue in leadership is still the lack of representation of women in leadership. The surprising thing is that the strong women in my life are all strong leaders, so it makes sense that we would have more women leaders at work too. Today we look at how to improve the numbers of women in leadership. My guest is Heather Elrod, CEO at Amazing Lash Studio. Her company was ranked #260 on the 2018 Inc 5000 list. Amazing Lash Studio has made this list for three consecutive years. Heather shares her views on mentorship and its impact on women in leadership. We look at how to give the women around you more opportunities to be the leaders they are capable of. Get the show notes for The Importance of Women in Leadership and Mentorship with Heather Elrod at Amazing Lash Studio Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Heather Elrod with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/HeatherElrod #WomeninLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode6356 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Creating a fantastic experience for your employees and partners is done with intention. Some of the keys to this are transparent communication and an open environment. Today's guest is Bill Spohn, Co-founder of TruTech Tools. His company was ranked #4643 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at why they open up the financials. They also train their employees to understand the financials. Transparent communication is one of the key drivers that Bill says has impacted the company's continuous growth. Get the show notes for Leaders Embrace Transparent Communication with Bill Spohn at TruTech Tools Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Bill Spohn at TruTech Tools with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BillSpohn #TransparentCommunication #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode635 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you decide to improve your leadership skills, you may think the best solution is to find the latest book on leadership. I have interviewed many authors in the world of leadership, and they are smart for sure, but they may also lead you down a different path. If you are the leader of an Inc 5000 company -- or want to be -- you might want to look to your peers on the Inc list. I study the founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies. In this video, you will find a few helpful insights to improve your leadership skills. I will help you find your next step. Join me today to improve your leadership skills in this short video. Get the show notes for Where to Start When You Want to Improve Your Leadership Skills Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep634 #ImproveYourLeadershipSkills #Leadership #GHepisode634 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

This may sound scary to you, but you should encourage entrepreneurial thinking at all your company levels. When you have entrepreneurial thinking, you have a culture of ownership. Today's guest is Dr. Johnny Garcia, founder of SimIS. His company was ranked #3401 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We look at the power of entrepreneurial thinking. This is something I have noticed in my research with other fast-growth companies. Join us today to look at entrepreneurial thinking as a way to improve autonomy and innovation. Get the show notes for Communication, Autonomy and Entrepreneurial Thinking with Dr. Johnny Garcia at SimIS Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Dr. Johnny Garcia at SimIS with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DrJohnnyGarcia #EntrepreneurialThinking #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode633 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you understand the underpinnings of culture, you will be a more decisive and effective leader. Alain Hunkins is a thought leader and expert in the area of culture. We talk about this book, "Cracking the Culture Code," that will unlock a new awareness in your leaders and impact your company. Alain Hunkins serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education. His clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. Today, Alain Hunkins gives you a playbook to understand your company culture that will improve your bottom line. Get the show notes for Conversations with the Author of Cracking the Leadership Code - Alain Hunkins Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Alain Hunkins with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAlainHunkins #AlainHunkins #BestSellingAuthors #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode632 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you take time to attend meetings or even take time away from the office, do you feel a touch of anxiety about the amount of email that will clutter up your inbox? The "I get too much email" is a familiar feeling for anyone who is a business founder. Today, we look at some of the real issues that lead to "too much email." There is a bigger problem going on that you have to understand. Discover some new approaches to the despair of "too much email." Get the show notes for What to Do When You Get Too Much Email – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep631 #TooMuchEmail #Leadership #GHepisode631 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Decisions shape the stories of our lives. Better decision making requires you to use everything you have available to you. Today, we look at the five questions to better decision making with Andy Stanley. Andy is a pastor and founder of Atlanta-based North Point Ministries. Andy is also the author of Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and many more books too. His messages, leadership videos, and podcasts receive millions of views monthly across various websites and digital platforms. We talk about how leaders can make better decisions. We look at what gets in the way of making better decisions. Discover how you can face tough choices and still make decisions that you will be proud of. Get the show notes for 5 Questions to Make Better Decisions - Interview with Andy Stanley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Andy Stanley with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAndyStanley #MakeBetterDecisions #SelfLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode630 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In times like today, we have to move fast. We must be encouraging agility at all levels of the company. Encouraging agility is hiring the right people. It is about how you lead them too. Today's guest is Chris Ratterman, CEO of Shady Rays. His company was ranked #54 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They sell fantastic sunglasses, reading glasses, and blue light glasses. I loved their ordering process, and the guarantee of their glasses is replacement even if you lost them. Chris and I discuss the reason you be encouraging agility if you want a fast-growth company. Tune in today to boost your skills in encouraging agility. Get the show notes for Encouraging Agility to Activate Growth with Chris Ratterman at Shady Rays Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chris Ratterman at Shady Rays with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ChrisRatterman #EncouragingAgility #ShadyRays #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode629 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting your team to perform at a higher level is a big part of your job as a great leader. One essential element of growth has team alignment, that is a competitive advantage. But you have to build your ideals of team alignment on the right framework. In today's short video behind the scenes, we look at "what does real team alignment look like?" Getting a higher level of team alignment will give you a loyal, focused team and the ability to adapt to the challenges ahead. Get the show notes for What Does Real Team Alignment Look Like? - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep628 #TeamAlignment #Leadership #GHepisode628 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Nearly every fast-growth company knows the power of company core values. The real question is, how do you lead with core values? The core values become guardrails to success and provide support for decision making inside our companies at all levels. Our guest today is Joe Payne, CEO, and President at Code42. His company was ranked #3908 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Joe gives his approach to lead with core values. As the CEO of a fast-growth company, Joe has learned a few things about leadership and culture. We look at the keys to lead with core values in this interview. Get the show notes for One Powerful Way to Lead with Core Values with Joe Payne at Code42 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Payne at Code42 with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JoePayne #LeadwithCoreValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode627 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

All growth requires you to go beyond your comfort level. Working requires muscle failure for growth. Leadership requires you to go beyond your comfort level. Let me share a quick story about how a leader learned the hard way about growth and comfort levels. To grow as a leader you want to find the edge where you grow and that edge is where you are uncomfortable. Get the show notes for Leadership Requires Going Beyond Your Comfort Level - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep625 #BeyondYourComfortLevel #Leadership #GHepisode625 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast-growth companies understand the power of transparency. Transparency happens when leaders dare to be open with their people. This openness provides a connection that endures all kinds of challenges. The power of transparency is clear to me after hundreds of founders and CEOs have told me how critical it has been to their growth. Today's guest is Matthew Nix, CEO of Nix Companies. His company was ranked #1242 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Nix Companies provides metal fabrication services, industrial coatings, metal product manufacturing, equipment distribution, and repairs. Matthew talks about where he has drawn his transparency line, which is where they stop keeping secrets. The power of transparency is what makes many leaders true visionaries. Get the show notes for The Power of Transparency in Leadership Development with Matthew Nix Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Matthew Nix President & Chief Culture Officer Nix Companies with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MatthewNix #PowerofTransparency #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode624 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!