Growth Think Tank

One counterintuitive factor in many fast-growth businesses is the strategy of encouraging an entrepreneurial culture. An entrepreneurial culture is where every person embraces thinking like a business owner. When you have an entrepreneurial culture, you have a group of empowered employees that feel and act like owners. My guests today are the executives of Dynamic Blending. We have Gavin Collier, CEO, and Jordan Erskine, President. Dynamic Blending was ranked #17 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We look at the critical elements of an entrepreneurial culture and why it is so important. Get the show notes for The Business Case for an Entrepreneurial Culture with Gavin and Jordan at Dynamic Blending Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Gavin Colliers CEO and Jordan Erskine, President at Dynamic Blending with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DynamicBlending #EntrepreneurialCulture #DynamicBlending #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode622 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you are always behind, you will struggle to move forward. The feeling of being behind is negative energy that pulls you away from your highest level of thinking. As I share with you today, when you are always behind, you have to be intentional about how you make the next move. I was the CEO of a fast-growth company, and I give you two things that you can do that will help you lead your people even when you always feel behind. Get the show notes for What To Do When You Feel Like You Are Always Behind - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep622 #YouAreAlwaysBehind#Leadership #GHepisode622 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Google has been able to create one of the strongest brands over the last two decades. The amazing people at Google did an in-depth study on what makes high performing teams. They discovered that leaders must create psychological safety for teams to perform to their potential. Leaders often have a blind spot for creating psychological safety, so I keep creating content to help you understand it. Today's guest is Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes. His company was ranked #671 on the 2018 Inc 5000 list. Kodiak Cakes made the Inc list three consecutive times from 2018-2020. Joel gives you his plan to create psychological safety as a leader. We look at what gets in the way of employees feeling safe. Discover how to create psychological safety and activate ownership in your culture. Get the show notes for Create Psychological Safety and Ownership to Activate Growth with Joel Clark at Kodiak Cakes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joel Clark at Kodiak Cakes with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJoelClark #CreatePsychologicalSafety #JoelClark #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode621 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting what you want is easy when you know how to ask for it. Today, we talk with the authors of Ask! Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen share their wisdom on their new book. Mark Victor Hansen is the co-author of the "Chicksoup for the Soul" book empire. We explore their findings of asking the right way. We talk about it from the lens of a leader. Get the show notes for Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen Share Wisdom on Their Book - Ask! Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt620ask #MarkVictorHansen #Ask! #CrystalDwyerHansen #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode620 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Taking time away from the office with your executive team is an essential part of team alignment. When you are conducting an executive retreat, you want to make the most of it by remembering to include the three details plus all the strategic initiatives. One big mistake I see with conducting an executive retreat is the total focus on the organization's work, projects, and goals. It is common to ignore the things discussed in the video. When conducting an executive retreat, you want to cover more than just the "work." Get the show notes for The 3 R's of Conducting an Executive Retreat - Behind the Scene Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep619 #ConductinganExecutiveRetreat #Leadership #GHepisode619 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One of the essential elements of company culture is the company's core values. After studying fast-growth companies for the last few years, I know that growth through core values is real. Today's guest is Aaron Grossman, CEO of The Talent Launch Network. His company was ranked eight consecutive times on the Inc 5000 list. We look at growth through core values and how organizations leverage these values every day. Aaron's take on core values will give you new ways to understand the importance of company core values. Get the show notes for Growth through Core Values and the Pillars that Feed Them with Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AaronGrossman #GrowththroughCoreValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode618 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

There are many levers to pull to create growth in your company. One essential strategy is using leadership development programs. When you develop influential leaders, you have more connections and drive within the culture. Using leadership development is one of the most profound ways to ensure growth. Today's guest is Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of the Board at Ware Malcomb. This company was ranked #4442 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Ware Malcomb is a residential and commercial design company. Lawrence shares how using leadership development has activated growth in their company. Discover the mistakes they made in their journey of using leadership development. Get the show notes for Using Leadership Development to Activate Growth with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring @WMChairman at @WareMalcomb with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/LawrenceArmstrong #UsingLeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode617 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Listening is one of those skills that we take for granted. Yes, you listen to others. However, when I say, "Leaders are listeners," I want to say that you need to improve your listening skills, so your employees feel understood. I have seen over the years that great leaders know they must listen beyond the words. In this behind the scenes, we look at ways you can improve your listening capacity. Get the show notes for Leaders Are Listeners - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep616 #LeadersAreListeners #Leadership #GHepisode616 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership requires many skills. One essential aspect of leadership requires you to manage the team of people to a higher level. When you manage the team well, you lift their confidence and empower them to go beyond their current thinking. Today's guest is Bill Kerr, CEO of Avalon Healthcare Solutions. His company was ranked #4 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Bills shares how he leads his team through fast growth. The one thing I can say is that fast-growth leaders manage the team as often as they manage the work. Discover new insights on how you can manage the team in this interview. Get the show notes for Manage the Team, Not the Problem with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBillKerr #ManageTheTeam #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode615 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The company mission is essential to bonding the people together. One perspective on the mission is to put the customer first. When you have a focus on customer success, you can understand them better. Today's guest is Guru Hariharan, CEO of CommerceIQ. His company was ranked #4158 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the common misunderstanding of customer first. Guru shares why putting the customer first is so important. Get the show notes for The Mission is Customer First with Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GuruHariharan #CustomerFirst #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode614 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you put in an hour or two after dinner, you may feel productive. But working before bedtime could be hurting your company's growth. Working before bedtime is a sign that something is wrong in your culture. Take a look at what your second shift of work costs you in today's behind the scenes. You may rethink your habit of working before bedtime. Get the show notes for Is Working Before Bedtime Causing More Harm Than Good? - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep613 #WorkingBeforeBedtime #Leadership #GHepisode613 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

How do you empower employees in today's crazy world of leadership? Start by knowing that the leaders that empower employees understand how to stop micromanaging. When you empower employees, you signal a deep trust in them. My guest today is Darpan Munjal, CEO of Squadhelp.com. His company was ranked #275 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Darpan knows the benefits when you empower employees. We look at the essential elements that create lasting growth in this interview. Get the show notes for Empower Employees Creates Lasting Growth with Darpan Munjal at Squadhelp Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Darpan Munjal at Squadhelpl with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DarpanMunjal #EmpowerEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode612 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The opposite of micromanagement is empowering your employees. When you have the skills of empowering your employees, they have a feeling of ownership that drives the business forward. My guest today is Greg Zalkin, CEO of Creative State Marketing. His company was ranked #384 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Greg shares his insights to empowering your employees. We look at what gets in the way of leading your people through empowerment. Discover distinct ways you add growth by empowering your employees. Get the show notes for Empowering Your Employees to Feel Ownership with Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GregZalkin #EmpoweringYourEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode611 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many founders and CEOs have worked hard to get where they are today. And the next level of growth is possible, but you feel you are the bottleneck. Today, I am going to share with you a story about hope. This story is about how a client shifted his leadership model and removed himself from a big part of the day-to-day of the business. Discover the power of shifting your leadership model. Get the show notes for There is Hope - Shifting Your Leadership Model Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep610 #LeadershipModel #Leadership #GHepisode610 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Companies that are engineered for growth know the importance of teamwork. One of the most critical teams is the CEO and COO. Today, we look at how to optimize working with your COO. Our guest is Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. His company ranked #110 in 2017 and #1508 in 2020 on the Inc 5000 list. Eric shares his insights about working with your COO during times of fast-growth. Sometimes this relationship is a division of work, but other times you have to find ways to make committed decisions when working with your COO even when you don't entirely agree. Improve your working relationship and prepare the company for next-level growth. Get the show notes for How To Optimize Working with Your COO with Erik Huberman at Hawke Media Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Erik Huberman at Hawke Media with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ErikHuberman #WorkingWithYourCOO #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode609 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many of my clients say they need to be themselves to continue growing their companies. However, over the years, the work and pressure have caused them to lose sight of who they are. Getting what you want is likely a focus on you being you. Today, we look at the art of authentic leadership. When you embrace authentic leadership, you have to strip away all the beliefs that have gotten in your way. My guest today is Scott Webb, CEO at Avionos. Avionos ranked #2333 and #739 on the Inc 5000 list in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Scott leads the team at Avionos in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for businesses of all sizes. We talk about the art of authentic leadership and what gets in the way. Discover ways you can connect to your true self in this interview. Get the show notes for The Art of Authentic Leadership to Drive Growth with Scott Webb at Avionos Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Scott Webb at Avionos with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ScottWebb #AuthenticLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode608 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your time is precious. How you spend your time is an indicator of what you see as important. To lead your people, you have to stop being overwhelmed. You have to stop over-scheduling. Today, I am sharing with you part of my struggles and how you can stop being overwhelmed. Discover two strategies that will help you as a leader and stop being overwhelmed. Get the show notes for How to Stop Being Overwhelmed and Over-scheduled - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep607 #StopBeingOverwhelmed #Leadership #GHepisode607 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is shifting. It is more than just a pandemic that is changing how we lead. The future of leadership development requires us to adapt. My guest today is Ryan Estis. Ryan is one of the top professional speakers on the topic of leadership and Sales Leadership. We talk about the future of leadership development. Ryan looks at the need for adaption in today's work environment. Join me in this interview to discover the truths about the future of leadership development. Get the show notes for The Future of Leadership Development in Today's New Economy with Ryan Estis Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ryan Estis with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRyanEstis #TheFutureofLeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode606 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Attention Leaders: You have likely felt overscheduled before. If the old strategies are not working, discover how to manage your time as a leader in new ways. My guest today is John Hall, Co-founder at Calendar.com. Calendar.com is more than a tool to improve your calendar. It is a way to get a grip on your life. Johns shares a new way to manage your time as a leader by sharing the data behind your schedule. John will give you insight into what works and doesn't work to manage your time. Get the show notes for How to Manage Your Time as a Leader with John Hall at Calendar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Hall at Calendar with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnHall #ManageYourTime #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode605 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You can't be in just the forest or the clouds. Leadership is about balancing being in both. Today, I share with you about being in the details of work and doing the visionary work. Discover why Leadership is about balancing these activities. Inside this video, you will get an insight into how to balance your time so that you can connect with your people and lead the people to the future. Get the show notes for Leadership is About Balancing These Two Things - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep604 #LeadershipisAboutBalancing #Leadership #GHepisode604 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Setting up a culture that centers on collaboration has become a critical factor for success. Today, we look at how to improve teamwork across your culture. Our guest is Scott Schwalbe, CEO, and Co-founder of Nimbelink. This company was ranked #1818 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Nimbelink connects machines through innovative cellular technology to get the data. Scotts shares his insights on how to improve teamwork. One aspect of this interview is the importance of transparency when it comes to collaboration. Discover steps that you can use in your journey of how to improve teamwork. Get the show notes for How to Improve Teamwork that Drives Fast-Growth with Scott Schwalbe at Nimbelink Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Scott Schwalbe at Nimbelink with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ScottSchwalbe #HowtoImproveTeamwork #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode603 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know that team culture is essential to long-term company growth. Given the pressure of COVID to work from home, you may be thinking about leading an effective remote team culture. It takes intention and creativity to have an effective remote team culture. My guest today is Art Saxby, CEO of Chief Outsiders. His company was ranked #3775 in the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored on the Inc 5000 list seven consecutive times since 2014. Chief Outsiders provides marketing strategy to mid-market companies. They have had a mostly remote culture from the start of the company. Join us today to discover elements of an effective remote team culture that you can ethically steal. Get the show notes for How to Create an Effective Remote Team Culture in Today's Uncertainty with Art Saxby at Chief Outsiders Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Art Saxby at Chief Outsiders with me your @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/ArtSaxby #EffectiveRemoteTeamCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode602 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Seth Godin writes one of the most-read blogs in the world. He writes about marketing mostly, but his mind is sharp and filled with wisdom. I did a full interview with Seth Godin on Leadership that was profound. I thought you would enjoy a summary of this interview on the three insights from Seth Godin on Leadership. There is a quote at the start of this video that is extremely powerful. Get the show notes for 3 Insights from Seth Godin on Leadership - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep601 #SethGodinonLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode601 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Recently my team and I developed training on the top 3 fixable mistakes when building a team of A-players. This comes from the research I have done with over 530 Inc 5000 companies where I interviewed Founders and CEOs of those companies. We were able to distill everything down into ten fundamentals of building a team of A-players. Interestingly, these companies are growing at insane rates by doing something different from their peers. Building a team of A-players is not a short term fix, but it is the essential aspect of scaling growth through today's uncertainty. Join us for the special 600th episode where I am NOT hosting the interview. You are in for a special treat...listen to the interview to find out what it is. Get the show notes for 3 Big and Fixable Mistakes in Building a Team of A-Players Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring @amandahammett and me your @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep600 #buildingateamofA-Players #Leadership #GHepisode600 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you decide to empower your people, you have to stop micromanaging. You know that micromanaging is not effective in leadership, but often you feel like you have to overlook the work of your team members. Stop micromanaging if you want to create a team that thinks for themselves. The guest today is Loren Brill, Founder, and CEO at Sweet Loren's. The healthy cookie company was #114 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Loren shares how her company has grown fast. She had to learn to stop micromanaging in this journey. Listen in to the show if you want to stop micromanaging. Get the show notes for Stop Micromanaging to Grow Fast with Loren Brill at Sweet Loren's Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank an Interview with Loren Brill at Sweet Loren's with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/LorenBrill #StopMicromanaging #leadership #SweetLorens #GHepisode598 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Is it possible you have not been delegating the right way? Leadership requires many skills. Delegating the right way is one that will allow you to make a bigger impact. Today, I share with you how to delegate the right way. Discover how you can shift your skills in leadership that allows for more effective delegation. Get the show notes for Delegating the Right Way - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep598 #DelegatingtheRightWay #Leadership #GHepisode598 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The pathway to creating a billion-dollar company can take many paths. Today's guest is billionaire Tom Golisano, Founder at Paychex. Tom Golisano is the best selling author of "Built, Not Born." He shares part of his journey of leadership that created the billion-dollar brand. Learn from this interview with Tom Golisano about business growth and some unconventional approaches to leadership. Get the show notes for Interview with Billionaire Tom Golisano, Author of Built Not Born and Founder of Paychex Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank an Interview with Billionaire Tom Golisano with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/TomGolisano #TomGolisano #leadership #InterviewwithBillionaire #GHepisode597 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company requires talented people. This means you must know how to hire people the right way. Hiring is one of the more unnatural aspects of leadership. It is common to fumble your way when learning how to hire people. The guest today is Monique Bernstein, Co-founder at Universal Yums. This company was #190 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Monique opens up about the mistakes she and her Co-founder have made. She discusses new strategies for success in how to hire people. Monique gets real and shares candidly how you can improve your hiring process. Get the show notes for How to Hire People the Right Way with Monique Bernstein at Universal Yums Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Monique Bernstein at Universal Yums with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/MoniqueBernstein #HowtoHirePeople #Leadership #GHepisode596 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Growth requires the effective execution of the right strategy. It also needs the right people to scale your organization. Many leaders emphasize getting the work done that they often forget about leading the people. Today, I share new concepts about leading the people to help you grow beyond your current level. When you begin leading the people, you will have people that think of the next innovations and process improvements. Join me for a behind the scenes look at leading the people. Get the show notes for Stop Managing the Work. Start Leading the People – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep595 #LeadingthePeople #Leadership #GHepisode595 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Given the current state of business, we all must be adapting to change. Leaders and the people's willingness to accept the need for change is a sign of strength and courage. When your team is adapting to change, they are willing to see opportunities to navigate forward. The guest today is Renzi Stone, CEO at Saxum. This company was #4246 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Renzi gives us stories about adapting to change and the benefits to the business. Join us to learn from a nine-time Inc 5000 list company leader who knows the importance of adapting to change. Get the show notes for Adapting to Change Through COVID with Renzi Stone at Saxum Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Renzi Stone at Saxum with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/RenziStone #AdaptingtoChange #Leadership #GHepisode594 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Transparency in business is more than just a fad. It is one of the driving factors in a company's success. When a company embraces remarkable transparency it becomes a competitive advantage. Remarkable transparency requires you to be so transparent that others are willing to tell others about it verbally. Today's interview is with Jon Bolen, CEO at Entouch Controls. This company was #1949 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. They have been blessed to be on the Inc 5000 list three times. Jon shares how remarkable transparency has impacted their company culture. Leaders that understand the value of transparency are rare. However, after so many interviews on this show, it is not surprising how committed great leaders are to remarkable transparency. Get the show notes for Remarkable Transparency in the Midst of a Crisis with Jon Bolen at Entouch Controls Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jon Bolen at Entouch Controls with me your host @GeneHammett https://JonBolen #RemarkableTransparency #leadership #WinningNow #GHepisode592 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you do take time away from work, you want to make sure you use it wisely. I do believe that you should minimize working on vacation. Ideally, the only work you should do is the DEEP THINKING that you rarely make time for. If you are like most leaders, you spend your time filled with the work, meetings, conversations, and the numbers. However, I believe that vacation is a perfect time for you to let your brain work on two big questions. I am sharing them with you today to guide your thinking when you are working on vacation. Get the show notes for 2 Big Questions to Ask Yourself When You Are Working On Vacation - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep592 #WorkingOnVacation #Leadership #GHepisode592 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In this age of knowledge workers, you likely understand the value of attracting the right talent. However, understanding and doing are different. One of the most important aspects of attracting the right talent is having a strong culture. The guest today is Mohit Vij, Founder of General Informatics. This company was #3787 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. They have been blessed to be on the Inc 5000 list six times which is a testament to longevity. We look at the essential principles of attracting the right talent. We discuss how to shape the culture so that talented employees seek you out. Get the show notes for Growth by Attracting the Right Talent with Mohit Vij at General Informatics Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mohit Vij with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/MohitVij #AttractingtheRightTalent #Leadership #GHepisode591 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One aspect of growth that is often overlooked is scaling culture as the company grows. When you add people to the mix, you have to intentionally shape how you want the culture. My guests today are Brian King and Matt Kueker at Kenway Consulting, an IT strategy and technology solutions provider. Kenway Consulting was #4495 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the key elements of scaling culture as the company grows. Get the show notes for Scaling Culture As The Company Grows with Brian King and Matt Kueker at Kenway Consulting Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Brian King and Matt Kueker with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/BrianKingandMattKueker #ScalingCultureAsTheCompanyGrows #Leadership #GHepisode590 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Going on vacation is not just fun. It is a requirement in my opinion. Vacation is time away form the day-to-day. It has many amazing benefits that you can't get somewhere else. However, there are 2 big lies of going on vacation that come up when leaders think about taking a week or two off. Let's look at the lies of going on vacation that get in the way of you unplugging. Get the show notes for The 2 Dangerous Lies Leaders Tell Themselves about Vacation - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep589 #VacationRulesforLeaders #leadership #WinningNow #GHepisode589 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every role in a company has its challenges. Leaders have a unique set of challenges when they focus on how to scale growth. Leadership requires clarity in the face of uncertainty. Leading others takes confidence at the same time as you acknowledge your fear. Today's guest is Ron Carucci, Managing Partner of Navalent. Ron writes about his work for Harvard Business Review (HBR) about leadership transformation. The drive to scale growth is not new, but at this time, it requires you to face unique difficulties in leadership. Join me for today's interview on how to scale growth by facing leadership challenges. Get the show notes for The Challenges in Leadership to Scale Growth with Ron Carucci Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ron Carucci with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/RonCarucci #ScaleGrowth #Leadership #GHepisode588 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You have a culture that is either intentional or not. When you focus on creating a culture, you have to look at the long-term benefits. You have to let go of the excuses of being too busy and focused on the next business building milestone. Creating a culture that genuinely works is humbling and hard. Today's guest is Joe Welu, Founder of Total Expert. His business was #105 on the 2019 Inc list. We talk about creating a culture that focuses on customer success. Discover how you lead a team of people driven to add value in each customer experience. We look at creating a culture from new perspectives to shape how people work with each other. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture Focused on Customer Success with Joe Welu at Total Expert Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Welu at Total Expert with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/JoeWelu #CreatingaCulture #Leadership #GHepisode587 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Responsibility is not enough in today's world. Get your employees to take ownership instead of obligation. Responsibility has shades of grey. Ownership is black and white. Leaders that get employees to take ownership will face challenges that must be addressed. In today's behind the scenes, you will get a real-world example of how you can step back from the day-to-day and be a visionary leader. We look at what a client faced when he wanted a pivotal employee to step up. A crisis in the family helped him in ways that he could not have imagined. Discover a way to get employees to take ownership in this episode. Get the show notes for Using a Crisis to Get Employees to Take Ownership - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep586 #getemployeestotakeownerhship#leadership #WinningNow #GHepisode586 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Trust at work is not a given. Many organizations get results despite the lack of trust. But when you learn how to create a relationship with employees that is high in trust so you can overcome challenges and drive growth. Carolin Soldo is the founder of her company and has taken it to #107 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the keys to creating a relationship with employees that establishes trust at the deepest levels. Leaders often focus too much on the results of work and devote little time to the relationship with their people. Get the show notes for How to Create a Relationship with Employees that is High Trust with Carolin Soldo Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Carolin Soldo with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttCarolinSoldo #CulturalDysfunction #Leadership #GHepisode585 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Everyone I know has some struggle with distraction. We all have challenges in this area. As a team, we tend to have cultural dysfunction when we are not intentional about focus. Today, we look at what gets in the way of attention and causes cultural dysfunction. Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked and Indestructible. Nir shares with me how to increase your focus. We look at this as a way to overcome cultural dysfunction. Nir gives you frameworks and stories that help you control your attention and choose your life.

As of February 2020, we are technically in a recession. Now more than ever, you have to lead by example if you want your team to align together through the challenges ahead of you. You likely know this phrase "lead by example," but do you live it. Today, I share with you a few insights that will help you lead by example. I also offer you free training that is brand new that will guide you during this difficult time to a more effective leader and lead your team forward. Now is the time you need to be a leader and not just someone focused on the work. Lead by example and be open to new ideas in this training on "how to build a team of A-players during a recession." Get the show notes for We are in a Recession – Lead by Example – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep583 #LeadingbyExample #Leadership #GHepisode583 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know the importance of strategic planning at work to guide the company forward. However, today we look at how to use that strategic planning in your home life too. When I heard Matthew Porter, CEO at Invisibly, about how he leads his family with standard strategic planning practices, I was emotionally moved. Matthew shared with me how his family has a mission statement that unifies and connects them. His children are small, but they are 100% committed to strategic planning in the home. Matthew is an intentional leader that shares other aspects of leading others to support you in being an influential leader. Get the show notes for Leaders Can Use Skills in Strategic Planning at Home with Matthew Porter at Invisibly Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Matthew Porter at Invisibly with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/MatthewPorter #StrategicPlanning #Leadership #GHepisode582 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Safety has always been essential. Security has moved up in importance, given the concern we have in the world today. Are you 100% certain that an employee can't be duped to sharing their password to an outsider? Creating a culture of safety means that you are intentional about preparing your organization for anything that is a threat. Today's guest on the podcast is Derek Harp, Founder of Cambios. We discuss the core elements of a culture of safety. We look beyond the traditional aspects of IT security. Derek brings us decades of experience and practical insight on creating a culture of safety. Get the show notes for Culture of Safety - How to Improve IT Security with Derek Harp at Cambios Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Derek Harp with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/DerekHarp #CultureofSafety #Leadership #GHepisode581 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Times are tough for many companies. It is more than the virus. It is more than working from home. There is a mood around us that requires a new approach. We don't need more managers. We need influential leaders that can guide your people to a shared vision. Leaders must also calm us as employees have fears of what is ahead and for their own safety. Check out this short video on why we don't need more managers. You will also learn why traditional training that we offer our employees does not create more leaders. Get the show notes for We Don't Need More Managers. We Need These Instead - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep580 #WeDontNeedMoreManagers #Leadership #GHepisode580 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

What happens when you shift the leadership model to serving your employees instead of believing they are here to help you. What I am talking about is why servant leadership drives growth. My guest today is Chase Mullin, CEO of Mullin Landscape. His company was ranked #3740 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at why servant leadership is essential in today's world. Chase and I dive into the aspects of being a servant to your team. We also look at why servant leadership has allowed him to be an effective leader. Get the show notes for Why Servant Leadership Drives Growth with Chase Mullin at Mullin Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chase Mullin at Mullin Landscape Associates with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/ChaseMullin #WhyServantLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode579 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In today's challenging times, you have to go beyond the thinking of winning now. You also can't focus on just the future, either. Your business is likely in the midst of radical change that requires strong leadership and the ability to inspire your people through difficult times. My guest today is the former CEO of Honeywell International, David Cote. David recently wrote, "Winning Now, Winning Later." We talk about why leadership matters and how to lead beyond today's challenges. Winning now is undoubtedly essential and only part of the focus. David and I look at how to position your organization for winning now and winning later. Get the show notes for Former CEO of Honeywell - David Cote Author of WINNING NOW, WINNING LATER Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring David Cote with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDavidCote #BestSellingAuthorsInterview #leadership #WinningNow #GHepisode578 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you look at leaders that you admire, what do you see? Not how they are dressed, but the qualities of great leadership. Today, I'm sharing with you six qualities of great leadership. One way to use this list is to see where you stand with these qualities of great leadership. I am also announcing a partnership with a charity to give away $1000 to a hero on the front line of today's challenges with the virus and social justice. Join me for this special episode about the qualities of great leadership. Get the show notes for 6 Qualities of Great Leadership – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep577 #QualitiesofGreatLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode577 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders believe that encouraging their employees to think like entrepreneurs is a dangerous move. This is not about them leaving the company to start their own business. When you are inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit that lives inside someone's soul, you invite them to create value, solve problems, and be resilient in service of something bigger than themselves. Today's guest on the podcast is Darin Anderson Chairman and CEO of Salas O'Brien. His company ranked #2747 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Darin shares why inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit is so important. This company 800+ employees and has grown fast over the years. The activator, according to Darrin, is the entrepreneurial spirit that lives in many of the employees. Another way to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit is by encouraging your people to feel like owners, even if they don't have formal ownership. Get the show notes for Inspiring the Entrepreneurial Spirit Across the Company with Darin Anderson at Salas O'Brien Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Darin Anderson at Salas O'Brien with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/DarinAnderson #InspiringtheEntrepreneurialSpirit #Leadership #GHepisode576 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know effective communication is essential to your companies culture. One challenge that comes up is the belief that a company has effective communication right now. Today's guest on the podcast is Chris Vickers, President and CEO of Starc Systems. His company ranked #460 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Chris shares why effective communication is essential to growing fast. We look at the core elements of impeccable communication.

There is a MYTH that comes with growing a company. This is one of those harmful myths. It is when you fail to put the team first. You create more layers of management to manage the people. Managers make sure the workflows, and they even improve effectiveness in small increments. However, managers don't put the team first. Managers have their place, but what we need in a time of new approaches and agile moves is more leaders that can adapt and lead their people to a new future. Here is a concept about the team first that is more important now than ever before. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Why Team First is Important in Times Like These Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep574 #TeamFirst #Leadership #GHepisode574 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!