Growth Think Tank

When a business changes as fast as it has recently, we need flexible employees. Creating a culture that is high on adaptability and able to shift proactively is the goal of many leaders. Hiring flexible employees is the start, but you also have to give them the space to grow. Today's guest on the podcast is Anthony Geraci, Managing Shareholder, and CEO of Geraci Law Firm. His company ranked #1861 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the need for flexible employees in today's crazy world. Anthony shares how we make flexibility a part of the day-to-day. Join me today to discover how to inspire and lead flexible employees. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of Flexible Employees to Activate Growth with Anthony Geraci at Geraci Law Firm Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Anthony Geraci at Geraci Law Firm with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/AnthonyGeraci #CultureofFlexibleEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode573 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We know the old saying that we "lead by example." The reason this has saying has been around for centuries is that it is so true. Another way to look at leadership is the art of influencing others. The best -- and only way -- to influence others is to lead by example. Today's guest on the podcast is Erin Hooley, Founder, and CEO of Bailey's Blossoms. Her company ranked #428 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at how leading by example has impacted her style and company growth. Erin explains her craving for feedback as a leader. Join us to see what leading by example means for the company. Get the show notes for Leading By Example and Craving Criticism with Erin Hooley at Bailey's Blossoms Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Erin Hooley at Bailey's Blossoms with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/ErinHooley #LeadingbyExample #Leadership #GHepisode572 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you want to align employees to the mission of the company? Getting people to buy-in to want to do the work is much easier when they are connected to the mission of the company. Fast-growth companies have a mission that aligns people together. Your mission is never just to make money. Your mission is always bigger than money. When people are ON mission, they have more fun working together. Get the show notes for Align Employees to the Mission – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep571 #Alignemployeestothemission #Leadership #GHepisode571 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Have a culture of innovation. Leadership that inspires new thinking takes a does of self-awareness and courage. A culture of innovation allows you to go beyond the traditional. Today's guest on the podcast is Chris Anderson, Founder, and CEO of Ledge Loungers. His company ranked 1154 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Chris talks about the need to embrace failure if you want a culture of innovation. We talk about developing people and leadership that inspires ownership thinking. Discover how you can create a culture of innovation. Get the show notes for Leading a Culture of Innovation and Growth with Chris Anderson at Ledge Loungers Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chris Anderson at Ledge Loungers with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChrisAnderson #CultureofInnovation #Leadership #GHepisode570 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Founders and CEOs understand the relationship between humility and leadership is important. However, for most, it is an afterthought. Humility and leadership must be intentional. It has to be proactive to make an impact. Humility in your culture also starts in the hiring process. My guest for today's episode is Manny Dureja, Founder of AirTower. AirTower owners and enterprise customers a future-proof 5G wireless services. They also were ranked #415 on the 2019 Inc 5000 List. Manny shares why humility and leadership have contributed to the fast growth of the company. We look at some of the mistakes in the journey of fast-growth leadership. Please tune in to see why humility and leadership are essential and how to apply them to your company. Get the show notes for Humility and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand with Manny Dureja at Airtower Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Manny Dureja at Airtower with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/MannyDureja #HumilityandLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode569 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you have talented employees take ownership of their work, it creates a feeling inside them. There is a corresponding feeling that leaders experience when employees take ownership. Tune in to this short video to see why that feeling is "relief." This is a behind the scenes of my coaching work that shares the feeling that leaders experience when employees take ownership. Discover how you can increase your frequency of feeling relief. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: What is the Feeling of Having Employees Take Ownership? It is the Feeling of Relief Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep568 #EmployeesTakeOwnership #Leadership #GHepisode568 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders must set the direction for the team. Part of that is casting a vision that alights the people to work. Casting vision will pull the people to overcome the challenges, add value to the company, and activate growth. My guest today is Alexander Johnson, Co-founder of Mixt Solutions. His company was ranked #260 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover why casting vision is essential to the culture. We look at how to effect a change in course as the company grows and shifts strategy. Alexander shares his journey of casting vision with confidence. Get the show notes for Casting Vision and Navigating Change with Alexander Johnson at Mixt Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Alexander Johnson at Mixt Solutions with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/AlexanderJohnson #CastingVision #Leadership #GHepisode567 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When your people have the systems of integrity and accountability, you have a team aligned to the right work. Creating a culture with integrity and accountability requires new approaches to leadership. My guest today is Robert Davis, CEO of Stealth ISS Group. His company was ranked #368 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Robert shares how integrity and accountability have been an essential part of company growth. Discover new practices that allow your team to increase their alignment and productivity. Get the show notes for The Power of Integrity and Accountability with Robert Davies at Stealth ISS Group Inc Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Robert Davies at Stealth ISS Group Inc with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/RobertDavies #IntegrityandAccountability #Leadership #GHepisode566 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

As a leader, you will need to have difficult conversations. The critical part of difficult conversations is to give them enough time of planning that allows you to prepare what you need to say. Also, you want to make sure you don't take too much time and avoid them either. Today, I share with you three aspects of the conversation that you must consider before having a difficult conversation. I also give you insight into what often gets in the way of having effective conversations about a difficult topic. We look at one challenge you will face as you prepare to let someone go. This behind the scenes look at difficult conversations will allow you to show up as a strong leader. Get the show notes for Leadership Insights for Difficult Conversations Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep565 #DifficultConversation #Leadership #GHepisode565 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast growth companies do one thing entirely different than those companies that don't grow as fast. I have analyzed hundreds of companies to find that one thing. It is the concept of putting employees first, customers second. Leaders that are willing to put employees first, customers second are prevalent with the companies on the Inc 5000. Today's guest is Steve Burke, Founder of Texadia Systems. This company was ranked #2897 on the 2019 Inc List. The company operates in the residential and commercial markets with its design and engineering services. Are you willing to put employees first, customers second? Inside this interview, we look at the value of employees first. We look at what that means when it comes to company growth. Join us today for this conversation on employee first, customers second. Get the show notes for Employees First, Customers Second with Steve Burke at Texadia Systems Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Steve Burke at Texadia Systems with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SteveBurke #EmployeesFirstCustomersSecond #Leadership #GHepisode564 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

People want to be aligned with a purpose to drive impact. Another way to look at this is a mission-driven culture drives growth. You may believe that your mission as a leader is to increase the bottom-line or you may think that you have to develop your team for growth. Both of these are important to company success. Being a leader of a mission-driven culture is one way to make all of this easier. My guest today is Vernon Green, CEO of G Cubed Enterprises. This company was ranked #386 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Vernon talks about mission-driven cultures and how it drives company growth. We looked at new aspects of being a leader that is mission-driven. Join us today to look at clarifying your purpose to activate more growth. Get the show notes for Mission-Driven Cultures Drive Growth with Vernon Green at G Cubed Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Vernon Green at G Cubed with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ VernonGreen #MissionDrivenCulture #Culture #Leadership #GHepisode563 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you get to a certain point in your business growth, you will face a series of decisions about letting go of the day-to-day work. Another way to look at growing your company is that you will need to fire yourself. I have operated many businesses past the $5 million marks in revenue. I had to wrestle with letting go of the work that I became good at to keep the growth going. Today's behind the scene video takes a look at firing yourself and letting go of your current work to activate more growth. Get the show notes for Fire Yourself – Letting Go is the Path to Faster Growth – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep562 #LettingGo #Leadership #GHepisode562 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Often the easiest and quickest thing to do is to give some your advice. However, there is something called "the advice trap" that keeps people from growing in their role. If they fail to grow, you are limited on the impact a person can make to the growth of the organization. My guest today is the best-selling author, Michael Bungay Stainer. His new book is "The Advice Trap." Tune in today to get tools to avoid the advice trap in your journey as a leader. Get the show notes for Interview with the Author: The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Michael Bungay Stanier with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MichaelBungayStanier #BestSellingAuthors #TheAdviceTrap #Leadership #GHepisode561 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you want to discover how to drive growth? Leaders that are committed to growth know the importance of company foundational elements like mission, vision, and values. Today, we look at how to drive growth. My guest today is Greg Ott, CEO of Nav. This company was ranked #623 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Nav is a marketplace for loans - matching lenders with borrowers. Greg shares how to drive growth with effective company core values that are part of everyday work. If you want to learn how to drive growth, this is the episode for you. Get the show notes for How to Drive Growth with Core Values with Greg Ott at Nav Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Greg Ott at Nav with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GregOtt #HowtoDriveGrowth #Leadership #GHepisode560 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Sometimes you might feel guilt for needing to re-charge. I believe leaders need to learn to rest, not quit when they are tired. Today, I share with you some reason why you want to learn to rest, not quit. We also look at letting go of the guilt that often comes with resting. Discover why you must learn to rest, not quit. Relaxing is part of the journey. Get the show notes for Leaders Learn to Rest, Not Quit – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep559 #LearntoRestNotQuit #Leadership #GHepisode559 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Growth is more manageable when you a solid foundation that guides the company, the people, and the decisions. One element of that is having a values-driven organization. The company's core values allow people to make decisions and coordinate action for a shared future. When you have a values-driven organization, you have guides for the people to operate with limited oversight. My guest today is Kurt Luidhardt, Co-founder of Prosper Group. His company was ranked #466 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Kurt shares the hidden cost of not being a values-driven organization. We look at how to make values a more significant part of working together. Discover how you can create a values-driven organization. Get the show notes for The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Values-Driven Organization with Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/KurtLuidhardt #ValuesDrivenOrganization #Leadership #GHepisode558 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Eventually, you wonder how you can stop feeling overwhelmed. I have struggled with his for years in my leadership of a fast-growth company. I discovered that it is better to change how you approach your work and not just keep putting in more hours. In short, stop feeling overwhelmed with this super simple productivity hack. Today, I share with you a story about time-blocking that I was reminded when I did a home project. You may wonder how installing a garden hose holder relates to leadership. Tune-in to stop feeling overwhelmed by re-thinking how you work. Get the show notes for Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Use your Time Wisely - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep557 #StopFeelingOverwhelmed #Leadership #GHepisode557 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many people avoid transparent communication. Some think that they are transparent enough. When you value transparent communication, you are open and honest to a fault. You dare to share more than most feel comfortable. Your team begins to trust you because you have transparent communication. My guest today is Saint Hung, CEO of Universal Processing. His company was ranked #500 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the importance of transparent communication and what it means to share everything that you can legally share. Fast-growth companies tend to be more transparent than most companies. Get the show notes for How Transparent Communication Contributes to Fast-growth with Saint Hung at Universal Processing Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Saint Hung at Universal Processing with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SaintHung #TransparentCommunication #leadership #GHepisode556 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Let's start with a fact: servant leadership is more than a buzzword. Servant leadership is more than a leadership strategy. I believe the core of servant leadership is the mindset. Leaders that are willing to put their employees first and serve them takes confidence and courage. My guest today is Dwight Hunt, President, and CEO of B3 Group. We look at the power of servant leadership. Dwight shared how servant leadership has allowed for the growth of B3 Group. They reached #109 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Servant leadership will help you lead your team to fast growth too. Tune-in to discover how you can leverage the mindset of a servant in your leadership development. Get the show notes for The Power of Servant Leadership Now with Dwight Hunt at B3 Group Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Dwight Hunt at B3 Group with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DwightHunt #ServantLeadership #leadership #GHepisode555 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

During this challenging time, we have to get used to new ways of operating our companies and living our lives. Leadership now is essential and requires new approaches. You can't do what you have always done. The challenges of working remotely and preparing for work beyond the initial pressure that COVID-19 has caused us to re-think how we engage with our teams. Leadership now is best when you vary how you lead to match the moment and the person. Today, I look at using the right tool, which is more than just fixing things around the house. You might be wondering why I have a wrench in my hand. Tune-in to this short video to get more about how selecting the right tool relates to leadership now. Get the show notes for Leadership Now Requires Using The Right Tool – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep554 #LeadershipNow #Leadership #GHepisode554 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A big part of your growth is the ability to stay curious. When you think you know it all, you close off new ideas. Your arrogance can get the best of you. Staying curious is what top performs do. Today's guest is Molly Fletcher, who is a female motivational speaker, keynote speaker, and former sports agent. We talk about the power of staying curious. We look at why that is important in leadership and also in negotiation too. Molly shares her insights on staying curious as a way to keep growing as a leader. Get the show notes for Why Staying Curious is a Game Changer and How it Powers Up Negotiation with Molly Fletcher Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Molly Fletcher with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MollyFletcher #StayingCurious #leadership #GHepisode553 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Attracting the right people is vital to your success and company growth. Today, we look at how to hire based on core values. The hiring steps are often a trial and error process. My guest today is David Wright, Co-founder of Pattern. His company was ranked #404 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the foundational elements of how to hire based on core values. Tune-in to our conversation to get the steps he had learned work for their company. Get the show notes for How to Hire Based on Core Values with David Wright at Pattern Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring David Wright at Pattern with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DavidWright #HireBasedonCoreValues #leadership #GHepisode552 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The period of COVID-19 has forced many of us to slow down, even if it is just less travel and no wasted time commuting. When your goal is growing as a leader, you often want to have a quick chat with your team and get to work executing. However, there is a question I often use with my clients that goes like this "Have you seen a benefit in slowing down to speed up?" I get a 100% yes to this. yet so many people focused on growing as a leader don't actually adhere to this mantra. It is quite interesting that we know the value of slowing down, but forget to do it so often. Today, we look at how slowing down to speed up effects your growth as a leader and the growth of your people too. I share the single most important reason for slowing down to speed up with you today. Get the show notes for Slowing Down To Speed Up - Growing As a Leader Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep551 #GrowingAsaLeader #Leadership #GHepisode551 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business owner I know is under tremendous pressure right now. For some, it is the pressure to keep up with the new demand for their services and products. For many, it is how to navigate through a crisis. If you are like me, you believe there is an opportunity in times like this. Today we are looking at the benefits of an ownership culture through a crisis. My guests are Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad at PRX Performance. Their company was ranked #189 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about how their business is booming with the demand for in-home gym equipment. We also look at the foundation of their company, which centers on an ownership culture. If your business is not taking off right now, you still have a ton to gain by understanding the power of an ownership culture. Discover how you can engage your team to new levels through a crisis. Get the show notes for Benefits of an Ownership Culture Through A Crisis with Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad at PRX Performance Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BrianBraschandErikHopperstad #ThroughACrisis #leadership #GHepisode550 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In a typical work environment, we are challenged to improve collaboration. With today's shelter in place and working from home, the need to improve collaboration is more critical than ever. If you want to improve collaboration, most leaders think about the technology and tools that make it all work. However, the real issue is what you do daily to improve collaboration. My guest today is Joe Blewitt, CEO of Epion Health. His company was ranked #276 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Joe shares his rituals that improve collaboration. We look at all aspects of collaboration, so make sure you check out this episode. Get the show notes for Improving Collaboration in a Virtual World with Joe Blewitt at Epion Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Blewitt at Epion Health with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JoeBlewitt #ImproveCollaboration #leadership #GHepisode549 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Recently, my team took a look at top leadership mistakes in a new training series. In this video, you can see what we choose as the #1 leadership mistake. It is common for leaders to think they are doing the RIGHT thing, but this leadership mistake is killing your growth. Tune in to this behind the scenes video on the top leadership mistake that is killing your business. Get the show notes for This Leadership Mistake Is So Common – Do you make it? – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep548 #LeadershipMistakes #Leadership #GHepisode548 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We all have to commit to a path even under stress. Now more than ever do have to focus on decision making under pressure. Given the shifts in business over the last few months, leaders will have to make some hard choices. The skills of decision making under pressure can be learned. There is a formula for it. My guest today is Alec Torelli, a professional poker player, who has that formula for decision making under pressure. He has spent years in high stakes games and forced to make decisions with logic and intuition. We look at all aspects of making a tough decision and the enemies of being decisive. Alec also shares a little about his experience being in Northern Italy during the COVID-19 ordeal. Join us today to increase your capacity for decision making under pressure. Get the show notes for Decision Making Under Pressure Like Now with Alec Torelli, Professional Poker Player Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Alec Torelli with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAlecTorelli #DecisionMakingUnderPressure #leadership #GHepisode547 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We find ourselves in a time of uncertainty. When you don't know what to do next, you have to develop a strong sense of leadership in uncertain times. You can't do what you have always done. You have to lead your team through this ordeal. My guest today is Joe Calloway, best selling author, speaker, and advisor to mid-market companies. Joe and I talk about the importance of the foundational elements of leadership, like mission, vision, and values. Leadership in uncertain times requires you to improve communication and deepen your ability to serve. Discover strategies and tactics that will help you be the leader your team craves. Get the show notes for Leadership in Uncertain Times with Joe Calloway Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Calloway with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJoeCalloway #LeadershipinUncertainTimes #Leadership #GHepisode546 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know that investing in your people is important. Given the uncertainty that you are facing you may not want to focus on leadership development right now. I get it. If you are scrambling to save clients and preserve your cash, you can't even think about it. However, if you want to come out of COVID-19 stronger than ever before, leadership development is one of the best strategies that will allow your people to contribute to the stability of the company now. Leadership development will also be what pulls you out of today's uncertainty. Get the show notes for Why Leadership Development is Important Especially In Uncertain Times – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep545 #LeadershipDevelopisImportant #Leadership #GHepisode545 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Are you ready to lead through today's COVID-19 ordeal? There is no doubt that we are in a moment that requires crisis leadership. Today, we look at the shifts necessary for sales and marketing in this new economy. My guest today is Angelique Rewers, CEO of The Corporate Agent. Her company works with small, medium, and boutique firms to develop strategies to work with corporate clients. We dive into the elements of crisis leadership that are different than other styles of leadership. Angelique shares how she has managed her mindset to prepare to lead the team. We also look at crisis leadership strategies that are required to shift our marketing and sales. Join the conversation. Get the show notes for Sales and Marketing Shifts Necessary In Crisis Leadership with Angelique Rewers at The Corporate Agent Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Angelique Rewers at The Corporate Agent with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AngeliqueRewers #CrisisLeadership #leadership #GHepisode544 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting your employees to innovate and create value means you are encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. Leaders that develop employees by embracing entrepreneurial thinking see a lift in loyalty and problem-solving. My guest today is Dane Maxwell, author of Start from Zero. We look at entrepreneurial thinking inside the organization. Discover how you can lead others to think like entrepreneurs. Get the show notes for Why We Must Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking for Growth with Dane Maxwell Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Dane Maxwell with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDaneMaxwell #EntrepreneurialThinking #Leadership #GHepisode543 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When your people go beyond responsibility, they are taking ownership of their work. They take ownership of the client experience. Ownership is YES or NO. Ownership is black or white. Ownership is not grey like responsibility. As a leader, you can inspire employees into taking ownership without financial tools like options, shares, profit-sharing, or any money. Today, we look at how you can inspire employees to take ownership. We look at three moves in leadership that encourage people to take ownership of their work. I will explain how this applies to you and your leadership in today's video. Get the show notes for Leaders Inspire Employees to Take Ownership of their Work- Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep542 #InspireEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode542 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Hiring the right people is essential to growth. You must be attracting talent to your company. I have talked with many leaders about the importance of attracting talent in today's tight job market. We are looking at every angle of culture as a competitive advantage. My guest today is Bryan Jackovcic, Founder and President of Fusion Health. His company was ranked #556 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Bryan and I talk about the aspects of attracting talent beyond money. We look at how you can use your culture to find the right people. Discover the keys to attracting talent from a company that has zero involuntary turnovers. Get the show notes for Attracting Talent with Culture with Bryan Jakovcic at Fusion Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jonah Berger with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BryanJakovcic #AttractingTalentwithCulture #Leadership #GHepisode541 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many companies have avoided having remote teams. The recent shifts required with work from home make remote teams necessary. There are some subtle shifts to leading a remote team that most people don't know. Today, our guest is Peter Coppinger, Co-founder of Teamwork. Teamwork is a platform for companies to organize work and communicate effectively on projects. Peter's team has been made up of more than 30 percent of remote workers for more than a decade. We look at the keys to leading a remote team. One of the tips he calls the golden rule is very important for remote teams. Get the show notes for Keys to Leading a Remote Team with Peter Coppinger at Teamwork Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Peter Coppinger at Teamwork with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/PeterCoppinger #LeadingRemoteTeam #Leadership #GHepisode540 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If you have been leading a virtual team for any period, you know the importance of setting up some guidelines to support the team and your leadership. Most of my days of leading a fast-growth company required my team to in the same office as me. However, my remote team started four years ago. I had to discover what works and what doesn't. There are coronavirus leadership challenges that I want you to know about before you have to handle the issues. This is a time to be proactive when leading a virtual team. In today's video, I give you four Golden Rules when leading a virtual team that makes you all more productive and helps you survive through this phase of work. Get the show notes for Coronavirus Leadership Challenges - Insight on Leading a Virtual Team - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep539 #LeaderVirtualTeam #Leadership #GHepisode539 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Grow requires you to take your leadership to a new level. The process of evolving as a leader requires you to be courageous. My work with amazing leaders that are founders and CEOs proves that great leaders are always learning. Adam Hirsen, who is the CEO of UpShow is our special guest. His company was ranked #174 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the challenges of evolving as a leader. You will get insight into how your ego often gets in the way. Discover the keys to taking your company to a new level by evolving as a leader. Get the show notes for Evolving as a Leader and Ego with Adam Hirsen At UpShow Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Adam Hirsen At UpShow with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdadHirsen #EvolveLeader #Ego #GHepisode538 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

There is an extraordinary power when a company has a story behind it that pulls at your heart. Many mission-driven cultures have stories that drive their success. It does take more than just a mission to grow fast. My guest today is Ben Harrison, CEO of Jonas Paul Eyewear. His company was ranked #166 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about forming a mission-driven culture from the beginning. We look at the benefits of this type of culture. Ben shares his experience with leading a mission-driven culture. I love what I do, and this is a story I love sharing with you. Get the show notes for A Mission-Driven Culture Drives Growth with Ben Harrison at Jonas Paul Eyewear Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring Ben Harrison with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BenHarrison #MissionDrivenCulture #Culture #GHepisode537 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leading through tough circumstances is part of the job. When you have the right mindset and strategies, you can move forward and keep calm, no matter what you face. This behind the scenes episode is taken from a series of conversations I have been having with my clients to help them through COVID-19 leadership challenges. When I asked one of my clients what was on his mind, he responded by saying, "Calm minds prevail." I felt like this was ideal for strong leadership. Being calm will calm your employees. Being worried will worry your team. It is your choice. In today's video, I give you three non-obvious strategies for your team during challenging times like this. COVID-19 leadership challenges are going to be with us for a while, so let's approach them proactively now. Get the show notes for COVID-19 Leadership Challenges – Non-obvious Strategies for Your Team – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep536 #COVID19 #LeadershipChallenge #GHepisode536 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders must align employees to the mission so that they feel like owners in the company. A compelling mission is not a nice to have in business. It has become mandatory. When you align employees to something bigger than themselves, you get real loyalty. My guest today is Weston Lunsford, CEO of Dental Intelligence. His company was ranked #381 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Weston shares his journey of leadership and how the mission the company is referenced daily. He gives a straightforward tactic to align employees that you can adopt for your business and reap the rewards. Discover how to align employees in today's interview. Get the show notes for How to Align Employees to the Mission with Weston Lunsford at Dental Intelligence Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring Weston Lunsford with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/WestonLunsford #AlignEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode535 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Whenever we try to change something, we often default to a particular approach: Pushing. Is the boss not listening to that new idea? Send them another PowerPoint deck. Client not buying the pitch? Remind them of all the reasons they should. Today we talk about removing what is blocking people from change. Jonah Berger, professor at Wharton Business School and best-selling author, talks about his new book The Catalyst. We look at the five barriers that prevent change and how to mitigate them. Jonah Berger is a researcher and shares his unique point of view on how you can become a catalyst to change. Get the show notes for Interview with the Author: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jonah Berger with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJonahBerger #TheCatalyst #Leadership #GHepisode534 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

With decades of business experience and working with thousands of Founders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs, I can say that your success comes down to one thing. This one thing is what is holding you back. When you think about what you want, if you don't get this one thing right, you will struggle to create what you desire. That one thing is YOU. It is your doubt. Fears. When you think about it, you are what keeps you from achieving what you want. Today, we look at 3 parts of this that allow you to transform your own thinking and your behaviors to go beyond what is holding you back. Get the show notes for Only One Thing Holding You Back – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep533 #HoldingYourBack #Leadership #GHepisode533 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One of the most critical aspects of company growth is a common understanding of the values and alignment to company core values. Many companies miss the alignment part of this, and what they need is values in action. My guest today is John Girard, CEO of Cience. His company was ranked #112 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Cience builds B2B pipelines. John's view on values drives his company to new levels of growth. Specifically, it is the values in action that govern the day-to-day work, language, and tone of the culture. John and I talk about how "data-driven decisions" are an essential element to their culture. Discover why you must put your values in action and how to do it. Get the show notes for Values in Action – Data-Driven Decisions with John Girard at Cience Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Girard at Cience with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnGirard #ValuesInAction #Leadership #GHepisode532 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader is called about to make tough decisions. When you want to grow fast, you must be a courageous leader. The fears that come up don't just go away unless you decide to face those challenges. You learn to push forward despite the fear. Being a courageous leader will give your team more courage too. My guest today is Michael Resnik, CEO of Trifold. His company was ranked #239 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. TriFold is a manufacturer of folding mobility products for everyday use. We talk about the importance of being a courageous leader. Michael shares how he increased his ability to make a tough decision. Tune-in to today to gain insight into being a courageous leader. Get the show notes for Why You Must Be a Courageous Leader with Michael Resnik at TriFold Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Michael Resnik at TriFold with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MichaelResnik #CourageousLeader #Leadership #GHepisode531 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One method of identifying the character traits of great leaders is to look at the visionaries that you admire. For years, I have asked my clients who they admire in the world of business. I call this exercise, "The Hero Analysis." They often select the greats like Musk and his peers: Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett. The character traits of great leaders drive the behaviors and rituals of success. The key is in the second question I propose to them. To key in on the character traits of great leaders, you want to listen to today's behind the scenes video and get the 2nd question that unlocks this move. Get the show notes for Character Traits of Great Leaders - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep530 #CharacterTraitsofGreatLeaders #Leadership #GHepisode530 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company growth in times of change requires leaders to have a rock-solid foundation for your culture and leadership. Today, we keep the conversation going on living your values to align the team. Living your values starts with hiring people that have the same attitude to work and life as you. You can teach them skills, but hiring those that are living your values before they arrive at your company will make leading them easier. My guest today is Jeff Kingsley, CEO of IACT Health. We look at how living your values drive growth. Jeff shares his journey of starting a mission-driven company after leaving the traditional medical field. Discover the strategies of living your values in today's interview. Get the show notes for Living Your Values to Grow Fast with Jeff Kingsley at IACT Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jeff Kingsley at IACT Health with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JeffKingsley #LivingYourValues #Leadership #GHepisode529 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

After hundreds of interviews and my research with Founders and CEOs, I know the importance of living your core values when you want to create company growth. I can also say that many leaders believe they are living their core values because they have values printed on the walls at HQ or on their website. Let's talk about living your core values with my guest today, Shawn Lipman, who is the CEO of Feedonomics. His company was ranked #95 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at living your core values in everything the company does. Get the show notes for Living Your Core Values for Growth with Shawn Lipman at Feedonomics Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Shawn Lipman at Feedonomics with me your host @GeneHammett hhttp://bit.ly/gttShawnLipman #LivingYourCoreValues #Leadership #GHepisode528 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your time is valuable. But not all the time is the same. To increase your productivity and focus, you want to do your highest value work at a time when you are at your best. I get asked by people "how to increase productivity," and today's behind the scenes is what I tell them. Find the time each day when you feel your best and naturally have focus. This is the time when you don't need extra stimulants to feel energized. I call this time your "hours of genius." When you know the two to three hours best for you, your next step to increase your productivity is to protect those hours on your daily schedule. Safeguard your "hours of genius" and select the most important tasks, meetings, and work for the time you are at your best. Discover the details to increase your productivity in today's video. Get the show notes for Increase Your Productivity – Find Your Hours of Genius – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep527 #IncreaseyourProductivity #Leadership #GHepisode527 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Experts with 40 years of experience are scarce. Today's guest is John Maxwell, New York Times best-selling author many times over. John Maxwell joins us to talk about his latest book: The Leader's Greatest Return. In this book, John Maxwell shares decades of insight on leadership. When I read The Leader's Greatest Return, I was able to connect the dots on my research with fast-growth companies to the heart of leadership. In this interview, John Maxwell shares why he believes leaders must put employees before customers. We talk about where military leadership works and where it doesn't. I loved reading The Leader's Greatest Return. Join me in today's interview with the great and only, John Maxwell. Get the show notes for Interview with the Author: The Leader's Greatest Return by John Maxwell Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Maxwell with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnMaxwell #TheLeadersGreatestReturn #BestSellingAuthors #GHepisode526 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Have you heard about the OKR methodology? This OKR methodology has taken the world of leadership by storm. My guest today is Ivan Osmak, Co-founder of GTMHub. This company has been in hypergrowth mode because of the demand to bridge the gap between strategy and operational execution. We talk about why OKRs are essential. We look beyond the traditional usage of OKR methodology. Ivan even shares the common mistakes with the OKR Methodology. Get the show notes for Beyond the OKR Methodology with Ivan Osmak at Gtmhub Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ivan Osmak at Gtmhub with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/IvanOsmak #OKRMethodology #Leadership #GHepisode525 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One big challenge I see with leaders today is getting stuck in the day-to-day of the business. You tell me that they know they should go from Founder to CEO. You feel the need within the organization to improve your strategic leadership. Yet, you are covered up with day-to-day work. In this episode of behind the scenes, we look at four steps of going from Founder to CEO. You may feel triggered when you hear this episode. It challenges some deep-seated issues that keep you from Founder to CEO. I get it better than most. I battle with these too. My clients fight with them. I made this video so you can be intentional about your journey from Founder to CEO. Get the show notes for Going from Founder to CEO is the Path to Growth - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep524 #FromFoundertoCEO #Leadership #GHepisode524 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!