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!

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!