Growth Think Tank

Leadership is not an easy endeavor. Because it involves other people makes it one of the hardest aspects of growing your company. I often get asked for the most crucial skill for a leader. After years of building my own companies and helping others to grow, I feel like empathetic leadership is the most crucial skill. The art of empathetic leadership provides the connection that your people crave as they are working the day-to-day. My guest today is Samantha Barnes, Founder, and CEO of Raddish Kids. His company was ranked #362 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Samantha shares her background as a middle school teacher that required massive amounts of empathetic leadership. We look at how that skill has benefited growing her company fast and through some significant strategic pivots. Discover how to embrace empathetic leadership in today's interview. Get the show notes for Embracing Empathetic Leadership with Samantha Barnes with Raddish Kids Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring Samantha Barnes with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SamanthaBarnes #EmpatheticLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode523 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You want a team that drives growth and overcomes any challenges the company faces. I get asked all the time about how to create great teams that can navigate the challenges of fast-growth. Inspiring teams to feel ownership of their work and the client experience is essential in today's agile work environments. My guest today is Todd Ehrlich, CEO of BAMFI. His company was ranked #121 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Todd and I discuss how to create great teams. We look at the small aspects that boost a team's performance. Discover new insights into your journey of leading more effective teams. Learn how to great teams with another fast-growth leader. Get the show notes for How to Create Great Teams with Todd Ehrlich at BAMFi Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ToddEhrlich #HowtoCreateGreatTeams #Leadership #GHepisode522 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership has changed. In 2020 and beyond, employees are hungry for connection to their work. They want to feel like what they are doing will improve their skills and increase their value. You must improve employee alignment by listening to your employees to understand them. I struggled with employee alignment as a leader until I discovered that they have goals too. I'm going to share with you a powerful approach called "Shared Goals" to improve employee alignment. You can use it immediately and watch the eyes of your people light up. When you improve employee alignment, you will have a more engaged workforce. Get the show notes for Improve Employee Alignment with Shared Goals Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep521 #ImproveEmployeeAlignment #Leadership #GHepisode521 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Driving new revenue is not just having a great product or service. Companies have to get the message distributed to the right people. If you had marketing strategies for fast-growth, you would see more traction in your market. CEOs often resist some of the strategies that require them to be the face and voice of the company. Developing marketing strategies for fast-growth requires new thinking. My guest today is Karen Hayward, Managing Partner of Chief Outsiders. His company was ranked #2827 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Karen and I discuss the power of the CEO's voice to share the stories that drive the company forward. Discover the keys to marketing strategies for fast-growth. Get the show notes for How a CEO Can Leverage Marketing Strategies for Fast-growth with Karen Hayward at Chief Outsiders Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Karen Hayward at Chief Outsiders with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/KarenHayward #MarketingStrategiesforFastGrowth #Leadership #GHepisode520 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Nearly every company I know wants to have customer service excellence. You may look at brands like The Ritz-Carlton or Zappos to model what real customer service excellence is. The truth is it is not technology or even flawless processes. The secret to customer service excellence is putting employees first. My guest today is Matt Margolis, CEO of Stackify. His company was ranked #379 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at what customer service excellence is. Matt and I talk about why putting employees first is what drives customer service excellence. Get the show notes for Employee First Drives Customer Service Excellence with Matt Watson at Stackify Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Matt Watson at Stackify with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MattWatson #CustomerServiceExcellence #Leadership #GHepisode518 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Ownership is not just something reserved for the founders, partners, and stockholders. Ownership is a state of mind that can be developed. I believe that the most potent technique available to leaders in developing leadership coaching skills. When you coach an employee, you are not telling them what to do. Leadership coaching skills are essential for getting people to feel like owners. Today, I am sharing a few essential skills in coaching your team members. We look at it through the lens of those that feel like victims. I share a story about a client that felt like a victim more than a decade after 911. Discover leadership coaching skills with new questions that you can use to get someone to shift beyond the lens of being the victim. Join me today for a way to increase the feeling of ownership and improve your leadership coaching skills.

Do you want a culture of speed? In our changing world, you may think about getting your people to speed up and adapt quicker. It does take exceptional leadership to enable a culture of speed. My guest today is Ryan Margolis, CEO of Professional Hair Labs. His company was ranked #372 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover the secrets of a culture of speed with Ryan. We look at why it is vital in today's marketplace. We look at the specific aspects of leadership that make it possible to create a culture of speed. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of Speed with Ryan Margolin at Professional Hair Labs Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ryan Margolin at Professional Hair Labs with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/RyanMargolin #CultureofSpeed #Leadership #GHepisode517 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders across the world believe growth comes by putting customers first. However, fast-growth company leaders look at it another way. Employee first leadership is what drives growth. When employees feel valued, they are bought into the growth goals fo the company. My guest today is Josh Leslie, CEO of Cumulus Networks. His company was ranked #320 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Employee first leadership is a way to develop employees with a feeling of ownership. Today, we talk about employee first leadership by unpacking the keys to fast-growth. Get the show notes for Employee First Leadership Drives Growth with Josh Leslie at Cumulus Networks Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Josh Leslie at Cumulus Networks with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JoshLeslie #EmployeeFirstLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode516 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many people believe that the journey of success to significance must be linear. As in once you achieve success, you can create significance. I discovered that success to significance is more like a dance. Success and significance are best when they work together, much like partner dancing. Today, I am sharing some of the reasons why a linear approach of success to significance is wrong. I also share what you can do to create significance in your life by sharing my story of losing it all. Get the show notes for My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 3 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/part3 #SuccesstoSignificance #BehindtheScenes #Leadership #GHepisode515 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When leaders value innovation, they often have a value for a continuous improvement culture. If you look at the products and services of your company, they have evolved over time. You might want even more innovation. You can be intentional about creating a continuous improvement culture when you understand how others do it. My guest today is Johnny Owens, Founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company was ranked #136 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny shares his wisdom about continuous improvement. We look at the importance of a continuous improvement culture when you want your company to grow fast. Get the show notes for Continuous Improvement Culture with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnnyOwens #ContinuousImprovementCulture #Culture #GHepisode514 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Going beyond accountability is what I call an ownership culture. In an ownership culture, your employees feel the pride of ownership that drives a higher degree of customer satisfaction. It also drives fast growth like today's gues. Mason Arnold is the Founder of CeCe's Veggie Noodle. His company was ranked #3 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Mason and I discuss the power of the ownership culture. We look at how it works inside of a fast-growth company and why it is essential. Discover how you can lead an organization that has an ownership culture. Get the show notes for Ownership Culture with Mason Arnold at CeCe's Veggie Noodle Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mason Arnold at CeCe's Veggie Noodle with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MasonArnold #OwnershipCulture #Culture #GHepisode513 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Today's episode is what I like to call "behind the scenes" of my life. I share a personal story of a failure I had to endure. It was tough for me to share behind the scenes elements like this until I remember that being vulnerable is not a weakness. Showing your sensitive side is a sign of courage. This behind the scenes takes you right into the darkest time of my professional life. I share what happened to me and the questions I asked myself that helped me find my direction. Join me today for a look behind the scenes of my story from failure to success to significance. Get the show notes for My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 2 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/part2 #SuccesstoSignificance #BehindtheScenes #Leadership #GHepisode512 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Embracing healthy conflict is hard to do. Often attempts at including healthy conflict within your culture fail. My guest today is Magdiel Rodriguez, CEO of Alivi. His company was ranked #300 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about what is healthy conflict. We look at the power of it. Discover the growth benefits of healthy conflict for your company. Get the show notes for Why you want healthy Conflict To Create Growth with Magdiel Rodriguez at Alivi Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Magdiel Rodriguez with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MagdielRodriguez #HealthyConflict #Leadership #GHepisode511 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Learning is a process of continuous improvement. Leaders are often looking for strategies that activate continuous improvement across their organizations. My guest today is Chris Jacob, CEO of Gateway Genomics. His company was ranked #236 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Continuous improvement is not just a mantra; it is a way of working. Their products have iterated over the years to create the innovation they have now. Discover how you can engage your team to higher levels of continuous improvement. Get the show notes for Continuous Improvement with Chris Jacob at Gateway Genomics Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chris Jacob at Gateway Genomics with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttChrisJacob #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #GHepisode510 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Have you ever experienced a failure to success journey in your life? This is my story from failure to success to significance. Ten years ago, I had to deal with a huge failure that changed everything for me. We have all had defining moments that have transformed us. The failure to success journey pushes us to change. This is a look behind the scenes of what made me become a coach to successful leaders. Get the show notes for My Story from Failure to Success to Significance - Behind the Scenes Part 1 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/part1 #FailuretoSuccess #BehindtheScenes #Leadership #GHepisode509 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Today, we talk about business core values. We talk about how to hire using your business core values. My guest today is Alex McKeown, CEO of Fusion Recruiting Labs. His company was ranked #223 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Alex shares the importance of business core values. He talks about how he uses those values to enhance culture. Your business core values are essential to the growth of your company. Get the show notes for How to Hire With Your Business Core Values with Alex McKeown at Fusion Recruiting Labs Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @AlexMcKeown79 with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AlexMcKeown #BusinessCoreValues #Leadership #GHepisode508 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The company's core values are more than just words on the wall. The company's core values define how you lead and make decisions. My guest today is Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo. His company was ranked #73 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about how to develop company core values. We also discuss how to use them as a leader. In this episode, you will learn the importance of company core values and how they drive growth. Get the show notes for Living Company Core Values with Todd Olson at Pendo Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring @tolson with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep507 #CompanyCoreValues #Culture #GHepisode507 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you want to achieve your goals this year? Have you ever wanted to hit a target or make a goal, but you missed it. Today, I share with you a straight forward process to achieve your goals. Go behind the scenes with me as I set my goals for the year. I will share the simple tools which consist of three pieces of paper to help you achieve your goals. Please don't leave it to chance. I will also give you three power questions to will help you leverage all of yourself to achieve your goals. Get the show notes for How to Video – 4 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Goals this Year Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep506 #AchieveYourGoals #Year2020 #Leadership #GHepisode506 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you develop employees, you must invest in their skills. If you want to speed up the time to effectiveness, you must be intentional to develop employees. My guest today is Tyler Convey, CEO of MDStaffers. His company was ranked #49 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about how to develop employees. Tyler shares some mistakes he has made as a leader that you can learn from. Now is the time to be proactive to develop employees so they can help you drive the business forward. Get the show notes for How to Develop Employees To Quick Productivity with Tyler Convey at MDStaffers Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Tyler Covey @covey_tyler with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/TylerCovey #DevelopEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode505 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you hire top talent, you must also give them the environment to excel. Top talent needs space to have the autonomy, and they crave a challenge. All too often, we focus on strategies and techniques to drive the company forward. However, top talent requires different leadership. My guest today is Jared Kaplan, CEO of Opploans. His company was ranked #321 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Jared gives us his strategies to lead top talent, which includes failing forward. We look at what is working for their company to grow the top talent and accelerate revenues. Get the show notes for How to Create an Environment for Top Talent with Jared Kaplan at Opploans Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Jared Kaplan with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JaredKaplan #TopTalent #Leadership #GHepisode504 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Looking back at your past is a powerful tool in leadership. The bIggest lessons on leadership come when we get radically honest with ourselves. I want to give you a look into my year in review with my goals and milestones. I also share the bIggest lessons on leadership from hundreds of interviews. Please tune in to see my process for starting the new year and looking back at the reality of the previous year. I also make some big announcements about what 2020 will look like. Get the show notes for Year End Review – 3 BIggest Lessons on Leadership and Growth from Inc5000 Leaders Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep503 #YearEndReview #BiggestLessonsonLeadership #GHepisode503 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your executive leadership team can make your company or break it. Hiring the executive leadership team is the process of finding people with the right experience, values, and fit for your company stage. You want to hire your executive leadership team slowly and develop them with strong leadership. My guest today is Jason Hennessey, Founder of Hennessey Digital. His company was ranked #290 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Jason's company has grown fast because of a strong executive leadership team. When he realized that he needed to put his trust in others, he knew it would take an understanding of his leadership. Tune in to our conversation as we talk about aligning the executive leadership team to the company goals. Get the show notes for Establish Your Executive Leadership Team For Faster Growth with Jason Hennessey at Hennessey Digital Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Jason Hennessey with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTJasonHennessey #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadershipTeam #GHepisode502 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Persistence is needed more than ever as everything is changing fast. Those people that have persistence will drive the company goals forward. Part of the formula is hiring people that already have a natural dose of persistence inside them. You also have to lead them to increase their confidence too. My guest today is James Heller, Founder of Wrapify. His company was ranked #309 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how James sees persistence in his fast-growth company. We talk about the ins and outs of persistence. Get the show notes for Persistence Drives Growth with James Heller at Wrapify Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring James Heller with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JamesHeller #Persistence #Leadership #GHepisode501 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

WOW! Today marks the 500th episode of the show, and I am beaming with pride. I took a journey back at the past episodes and the fantastic guests that have been on the show. Best selling authors, amazing speakers, leaders in the trenches (pun intended), and so many get topics. Today, I am honored to share with you the 500th episode of the podcast. Join me and walk down memory lane. I might share some key episodes that you have missed. Get the show notes for The 500th Episode: A Look Back At My Favorite Moments and Guests on the Podcast Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/The500thEpisode #The500thEpisode#Leadership #GHepisode500 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Transparent leadership creates trust with your people. When you embrace openness within everything, you have a chance to create a remarkable culture. Employees feel heard and valued. The transparent leader must be courageous. My guest today is Adam LaBarbera, CEO of EETechMedia. His company was ranked #301 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the power of being a transparent leader. Adam shares his journey to figuring it out. Discover why being a transparent leader drives company growth. Get the show notes for Transparent Leadership Creates Trust with Adam LaBarbera at EETechMedia Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Adam LaBarbera with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdamLaBarbera #TransparentLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode499 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your job as a leader requires you to have stamina and mental clarity. Your best strategy for increasing your energy and being a healthy leader is to focus on your nutrition. Recently, I started a journey to be a healthy leader for my team, my family, and mostly for myself. My guest today is Angelo Poli, founder of MetPro. They are focused on the science of transformation. We talk about why being a healthy leader is essential. We look at some of the mistakes we make as leaders. I dive deep into Angelo's program for losing weight and transforming your body in today's episode. If you want to be a healthy leader, tune in and prepare to be changed. Get the show notes for Becoming an Energetic and Healthy Leader with Angelo Poli at Metpro Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Angelo Poli @Metpro with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AngeloPoli #HealthyLeaders #Leadership #GHepisode498 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We all know that when you invest in yourself you get to grow in new ways. However, many people let their fears control them. Warren Buffett has said openly about the need to invest in yourself, "The most important investment you can make is in yourself." Today, I share why you must invest in yourself. I share a story about one of my clients who invested in himself in a time that was tough, but he wanted the payoff. Discover how you can get over your fear and invest in yourself as a leader. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Invest in Yourself to Evolve as a Leader Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep497 #BTS #InvestinYourself #SoloEpisode #GHepisode497 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Our people are the most valuable aspects of our businesses. It more than their hard work and even their output. However, customer first has dominated much of the leadership for many decades. "Employee First" is a model of leadership where people are put ahead of the strategy, technology, profits, and even customers. My guest today is James Dowd, Co-Founder of Iuvo Logistics. His company was ranked #310 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover the benefits of "Employee First" beyond happy employees. James shares how he created a new model within his industry and the improvement of his retention rate. "Employee First" may be foreign to you, but it could be the key to new growth. Get the show notes for Discover Why Employee First Works with James Dowd at Iuvo Logistics Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring James Dowd with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JamesDowd #EmployeeFirst #Leadership #GHepisode496 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

What do you do with the excuses your people come up with for why they didn't make a goal? If you tolerate excuses, you will get more of them. This episode is about creating a "no excuses culture." This episode is a proactive strategy to align your company to take ownership of their work. A "no excuses culture" will generate loyalty and creativity when times are challenging. If you are tired of the excuses, this is the interview for you. My guest today is Roy Dekel, Founder of SetSchedule. His company was ranked #196 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about Roy's approach to a no-excuses culture. Roy shares with you how he has created his no-excuses culture. We talk about using a powerful technique when excuses are tossed about. Discover how you could benefit and implement a no-excuses culture. Get the show notes for Creating A No Excuses Culture to Drive Growth with Roy Dekel at SetSchedule Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @RoyDekel with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GHRoyDekel #CNoExcusesCulture #Leadership #GHepisode495 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We have things we do each day that define who we are. Your leadership rituals are just as important as any other rituals you have. This is the holiday season, and our rituals often make us happy. These traditions often allow us to reflect on life and give it to others. When you think about your leadership rituals, you want to select them with care. You also want to be mindful of the rituals that empower you and those that don't. Today, I share some of the top leadership rituals that you will allow you to be a stronger leader. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Developing Leadership Rituals Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep494 #BTS #LeadershipRituals #SoloEpisode #GHepisode494 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You want to create an organization that adapts quickly. My guest today is Adam Petrilli, Founder of Web Presence. His company was ranked #208 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how to create an organization that adapts quickly. Get the show notes for How to Create an Organization that Adapts Quickly with Adam Petrilli at Web Presence Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @AdamPetrilli with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdamPetrilli #CreateanOrganizationthatAdaptsQuickly #Leadership #GHepisode493 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Have you ever wondered, "why is culture important?" Culture for some companies is an afterthought. I talk to many fast-growth companies, and they know the importance of culture. Today we talk about why is culture important with Johnny Owens, founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company is #136 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny shares with us how he looks at culture. His company has grown very fast, and the team is relatively small. Tune in to the interview to hear "why culture is important" if you want to grow quickly. Get the show notes for Why is Culture important with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @johnnyowensCFI with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnnyOwens #WhyisCultureImportant #Leadership #GHepisode492 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When and where you work play a massive role in your happiness. If you are reactive to your work schedule, you will feel like you are always behind. I believe that if you want to be the best leader you can be, you have created a work schedule that serves you. Yes, you have to work to lead your team, but how you work and when you work matters. Let me share with you some tips about your work schedule that you can leverage to improve your effectiveness. I share a story about my work schedule that will help you create your ideal work schedule. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Making Your Work Schedule Fit Your Lifestyle Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep491 #WorkSchedule #FityourLifestyle #SoloEpisode #GHepisode491 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The way your people engage and communicate shapes the culture. Culture is also about how they get work done. In a culture of ownership, you have people that are willing to go beyond responsibility. A culture of ownership is where people feel the pride and commitment to work like they are owners -- even if they aren't. My guest today is Breezy Griffith, Co-founder of Skinny Dipped. Her company was ranked #32 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Skinny Dipped started early as a "family affair." As they grew, they wanted to make sure they were intentional about creating a culture of ownership. Discover how Breezy leads the team to feel ownership. We talk about the importance of a culture of ownership if you want to grow fast. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of Ownership with Breezy Griffith at Skinny Dipped Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Breezy Griffith at @getskinnydipped me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BreezyGriffith #CreatingaCultureofOwnership #Leadership #GHepisode490 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Most leaders that profit and revenues are the most crucial factors for company growth. These same people often have a limited view of what it takes to grow a business. However, putting people over profits has proven to drive growth. My guest today is Josh Levin, Founder of Empowered Electric. His company was ranked #210 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. His success in company growth is hard to deny. But Josh is most proud is that his company clearly puts people over profits. In our interview, we talk about the strategy of people over profits. Learn how Josh sees his job as a leader. Discover the importance of caring for people. If you want your company to grow fast, put people over profit. Get the show notes for Put People Over Profits to Drive Growth with Josh Levin at Empowered Electric Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Josh Levin me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JoshLevin #PeopleOverProfits #Leadership #GHepisode489 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Today, I share a story of how I learned the difference in being thankful and being grateful. I go back almost ten years to recall this story that my mentor taught me while I was in coach training. You will also get some extras on the power of being grateful. In this season of Thanksgiving, being grateful is commonplace. However, I believe that being grateful is something we must do regularly. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: The Difference in Being Thankful and Being Grateful Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep488 #BeingGrateful #Gratitude #SoloEpisode #GHepisode488 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Creating a learning organization is not just about training. In fact, training is just a tiny slice of the concept of creating a learning organization. Today, we will unpack some of the critical elements of a learning organization. My guest today is Khaled Naim, Co-Founder of Onfleet, an innovative logistics software company. Onfleet was ranked #124 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Khaled and his co-founders believe that learning is the foundation of innovation. Discover the strategies of creating a learning organization that has driven innovation for this driven company. We talk about the strategies that allow their employees to challenge the status quo. Get the show notes for Important Strategies to Creating a Learning Organization with Khaled Naim at Onfleet Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @kentuktek me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/KhaledNaim #CreatingaLearningOrganization #Culture #GHepisode487 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you want your people to be continually improving? Well, you want to create a learning organization that is ingrained in your culture. It starts with hiring people that are confident enough to share their skills and expertise with others. It also takes a committed leadership that appreciates learning in everything you do. My guest today is Mike Gentile, Founder, and CEO of Cisoshare. His company was ranked #88 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how why he wanted a learning organization. We talk about the importance of the culture of learning to be a central part of their fast growth. We also talk about being a socially conscious organization and how they uniquely give back to their community with their capability of being a learning organization. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of a Learning Organization with Mike Gentile at Cisoshare Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @MikeGentile03 me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MikeGentile #LearningOrganizations #Culture #GHepisode486 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Taking time to look back at how far you have come is essential and often overlooked. Today, I am sharing with you a ritual I have on my birthday to show you the power of reflection. I give you the five areas vital to me as I look at my personal and professional life. Looking at the power of reflection, it gives you clarity and insight into what is going on with your life. Your five areas may be different than mine. You can select the areas that mean the most to you. Join me in this behind the scenes look to create a new ritual and leverage the power of reflection. Get the show notes for Behind The Scenes: The Power of Reflection Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep485 #ThePowerofReflection #Leadership #GHepisode485 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Having a robust culture is not a luxury in today's economy. Record low unemployment and the race for talent increases continuously. This episode is how to create an amazing culture. My guest today is Chase Bowers, Founder of Dropified. His company was ranked #55 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Chase and I talk about the practical principles of how to create an amazing culture. Chase shares the benefits of it too. We document the steps of how to create an amazing culture that you can follow in today's interview. Get the show notes for How to Create an Amazing Culture with Chase Bowers at Dropified Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chase Bowers at @dropified with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ChaseBowers #HowtoCreateanAmazingCulture #Culture #GHepisode484 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

What would happen if you gave everyone a seat at the table? I know from experience what happens when you don't give your people a seat at the table. My guest today is Pete Maldonado, Founder of Chomps.com. His company was ranked #22 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Pete shares the benefits of everyone having a seat at the table. We talk about the fast growth of Chomps and why it is so essential for everyone to have a seat at the table. Get the show notes for Ownership Requires Everyone To Have a Seat At The Table with Pete Maldonado at Chomps Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Pete Maldonado at @gochomps with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/PeteMaldonado #SeatAtTheTable #Leadership #GHepisode483 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you set out to achieve a goal, the most common approach is to think of your next steps. It is so common in fact, that people often don't even think about the full equation to bridging the gap from where you are now to the destination. When you are bridging the gap, you want to get clear on your identity. In today's video, I am sharing a simple and powerful step in bridging the gap that you can use to shift your results. Get the show notes for Behind The Scenes: Bridging the Gap - One Overlooked Step Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep482 #BridgingtheGap #Leadership #GHepisode482 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Before you think about hiring a coach for yourself or someone on your team, you want to think about the value of coaching. I hired a coach in the first two years of launching my business, and it was a powerful experience that helped me create a five million dollar business by year three. I would say that the value of coaching is priceless when you decide to transform from the inside out. You have to be ready for new insight and be prepared to be challenged. My guest today is Tony Whalen, Founder, and CEO of Vision33. His company was ranked #812 in the 2012 Inc 5000 list. Even more impressive is the fact that they have been honored to be on the Inc 5000 eight times over the life of the company. We talk about the value of coaching from his experience. Tony is not a client of mine here to tell you about me. I was not his coach. When we talked, I was intrigued by how he saw the value of coaching. Listen in to our conversation so that you can better understand what your value of coaching could be. Get the show notes for The Value of Coaching with Tony Whalen at Vision33 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Tony Whalen with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/TonyWhalen #TheValueofCoaching #Vission33 #GHepisode481 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

To have revenue growth, you have to get good at sales execution. When I say sales execution, it is the art and science of closing the deal. Every company has to figure out the path to predictable sales execution if you want to grow beyond where they are now. My guests today are Chris Cochran and Richard Hoehn, Co-founders of FreightWise. Their company was ranked #2 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. They share with us how they looked at sales in the early days of the company. There are some counter-intuitive strategies that they took to improve their sales execution. Improving your sales is a powerful force for growth. Discover how you can improve your sales execution in today's episode. Get the show notes for Company Growth Requires Sales Execution with Chris Cochran and Richard Hoehn at FreightWise Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chris Cochran and Richard Hoehn with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ChrisCochranandRichardHoehn #SalesExecution #Culture #GHepisode480 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

I sat down with the CEO of a Fortune 50 company that I admired. This meeting was the first face-to-face interaction. He started with a genuine interest in me and my work. Then I shared my research on the founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies. After hearing the big revelation, he quickly said, "I was wrong." I didn't know what to say. If I was wrong, what would this mean for my business? I leaned in to hear why I was wrong to figure out what I was missing. Being told you are wrong by a person you respect profoundly is tough. I turned inwardly to see how I was wrong. I wrestled with these ideas to figure out that, in the end, I was not wrong. Being told I was wrong lit a fire in me and allowed a deeper commitment to my research. Listen to today's behind the scenes episode to see what he said I was wrong about. Get the show notes for Behind The Scenes: He Said I Was Wrong Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep479 #IWasWrong #Culture #GHepisode479 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You have likely heard that failure should not be avoided. You have heard that failure is part of the process. However, too many companies have a culture that is playing not to fail. This is dangerous in many ways. When you embrace failure throughout your culture, you have people that are innovating and pushing the boundaries of new success. A leader's job is to embrace failure in such a way that the team embraces failure too. My guest today is Jeremy Delk, CEO of Tailor Made Compounding. His company was ranked #21 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Jeremy shares why you must embrace failure. He gives you specific examples of how failure has been the path to growth. Discover how to get your culture to embrace failure in this episode. Get the show notes for Getting Your Culture to Embrace Failure with Jeremy Delk at Tailor Made Compounding Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jeremy Delk with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JeremyDelk #EmbraceFailure #Culture #GHepisode478 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast growth requires you to be great in many aspects of the business. One area that has many benefits is retaining employees. Your employees have relationships with your clients. Your employees have the skills and experience that drives the business forward. It hurts all areas of the business when they leave, especially the bottom-line. Today's guest is Jeff Hay, founder of RDI Technologies. RDI was #33 on the 2019 Inc 500 list. Jeff gives you new ideas to improve employee retention. Discover how you can add new ways to improve employee retention. Get the show notes for New Ideas to Retaining Employees with Jeff Hay at RDI Technologies Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JeffHay #RetainingEmployees #RDITechnologies #GHepisode477 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In today's fast-paced world, you have to be intentional to reduce stress at work and life. One way to do that is to set boundaries. These boundaries are intentional times that you can let go of the pressures of life. I recommend doing something that turns off the brain. If you want to reduce stress at work and life, you want to set boundaries. Today I share with you how I do it. I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2006. That is 13 years of training. I love how it makes me 100% present. If my mind wanders during a training session, I will get crushed. I encourage you to set up boundaries for yourself to reduce stress at work and life. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Setting Boundaries To Reduce Stress at Work and Life with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep476 #ReduceStressatWork #SettingBoundaries #GHepisode476 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If you want to have a company that grows fast, you must understand fast-growth leadership. Leaders that I have talked to about their companies, employees, innovation, and even business models have a unique way to think about their growth. One thing they all agree on is that fast-growth leadership is an essential foundation. My guest today is Rex Kurzius, Founder of Asset Panda. His company was ranked #104 in the 2018 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the three C's of fast-growth leadership. Rex has some unique views on a fast-growth culture that will challenge how you think your people. Discover new insights on fast-growth leadership so you can accelerate your company. Get the show notes for The Three C's of Fast-Growth Leadership with Rex Kurzius at Asset Panda Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring @rkurzius with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/RexKurzius #FastGrowthLeadership #EntrepreneurialSpirit #GHepisode475 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts

You can't do it alone. If you want to create a company with a significant impact, you must build a team that goes beyond only you. You don't need just any team either. The end goal is to get employees to take ownership of their work and the client experience. My guest today is Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. His company was ranked #92 in the 2018 Inc 5000 list. Stu shares his insights to get employees to take ownership. We talk about the strategies and tactics that have worked for his company to grow at an insane pace. Discover how you can get your team members to go beyond taking responsibility for a feeling of ownership that drives the organization forward. Get the show notes for How to Get Employees to Take Ownership with Stu Sjouwerman at KnowBe4 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring @StuAllard with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/StuSjouwerman #GetEmployeestoTakeOwnership #SignificantImpact #GHepisode474 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!