Every company acquisition has many moving parts. Many people don’t look at the culture when acquiring companies. However, given that the “people” part of any merger is often the most challenging part, the culture when acquiring companies is essential. Today’s guest is Claude Zdanow, Founder and CEO at Stadium Red Group. Inc Magazine ranked his company #84 on the 2020 and #718 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Stadium Red Group is a collective of specialist marketing agencies. They believe in the power of combining the radical creativity of independents with the seamless integration of a one-stop shop. Claude shares his methods of looking at a culture when acquiring companies. Get the show notes for The importance of Culture when Acquiring Companies with Claude Zdanow at StadiumRed Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ClaudeZdanow with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttClaudeZdanow  #CulturewhenAcquiringCompanies #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode745 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

On any journey, you need a map. The phases of leadership growth are a map to help you see what is next. I have studied leadership for the last decade and spent more than a decade before growing my companies. Now, as an executive coach, I help fast-growth companies continue to grow. When I use the phases of leadership growth, they can see the journey they are on. Discover where you are on the five phases of leadership growth. Get the show notes for Where are you on the 5 Phases of Leadership Growth? - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt744 #PhasesofLeadershipGrowth #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode744 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Today’s guest is Tyson Smith, CEO at Reading Horizons. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4161 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Reading Horizons provides a dynamic, successful way for people to reach beyond their limitations and discover new horizons by learning to read. Accordingly, Reading Horizons is dedicated specifically to helping people learn to read so they can be better prepared to accomplish real-life tasks that face them every day and so they can create opportunities to expand their horizons in the future. Get the show notes for Putting Impact Before Profits with a Mission-driven Company with Tyson Smith at Reading Horizons Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TysonSmith with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttTysonSmith  #ImpactBeforeProfits #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode743 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader is looking for an edge or advantage. Powerful leaders can shift their mindset by understanding what it is. I had struggled at times with my mindset, especially when I was not aware of its impact on everything we do. In my journey to serve powerful leaders, I use mindset shifts to help them transform from the inside. Today, our guest is Vanessa Shaw. She is a fellow coach and works in similar areas as I do. We sat down to discuss the mindset of powerful leaders. We look at what gets in the way and how to leverage a mindset shift. Discover how you can be an influential leader and create more powerful leaders in your organization in this interview. Get the show notes for Powerful Leaders Can Shift their Mindset with Vanessa Shaw Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #VanessaShaw with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttVanessaShaw  #PowerfulLeaders #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode742 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders love to focus on getting the work done. So many gurus talk about taking action and getting it done. However, leaders that look for an edge over the competition or just looking for more leverage over what they are doing know the power of a mindset shift. When you can change your perspective or core beliefs, you are performing a mindset shift. My work as an executive coach is grounded in the mindset shift first, then take action. Today, we look at what gets in the way of empowerment. In the short video, you will get a story of one leader's change in belief to improve performance within his team. Discover the simple mindset shift that improves empowerment and gets surprising results. Get the show notes for The Mindset Shift that Drives Empowerment - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt741 #MindsetShift #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode741 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Defining a culture early may not seem important with all the tasks of an early-stage start-up. Many other things may seem more important than defining a culture early. However, when you have a solid base to build on, it is easier. One big reason is that each person you hire is essential at the beginning of any company — you want to make sure you get it right. Today’s guest is Erin Willet, a Managing Partner at Assured Consulting Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked this company #746 on the 2020 Inc list. This is their third consecutive year on the list. Assured Consulting Solutions delivers solutions and architectures that use leading-edge concepts and technologies that help their clients take advantage of the opportunities associated with large data sets. Erin shares why defining a culture early has been so crucial to creating a company to grow fast. We look at the foundational elements of culture in an early-stage business. Discover why defining a culture early will help you lead a company that serves your clients well too. Get the show notes for Defining a Culture Early Drives Meaningful Growth with Erin Willett Assured Consulting Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ErinWillett with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttErinWillett  #DefiningaCultureEarly #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode740 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

As your company grows, you have to unlearn leadership strategies that don’t work anymore. In the start-up phases of companies, the leadership is quite different than a more mature company. As you add people, you have to unlearn leadership that gets to the next level of growth. Today’s guest is Ryan Hogan, CEO at Hunt a Killer. Inc Magazine ranked his company #6 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Hunt a Killer grew a fantastic 20,485% in revenue over the last three years. This company is a subscription service for your game nights if you are into murder mysteries. Ryan gives us a look at what it took for his company to grow at this pace. We discuss why you must unlearn leadership as you grow a company. Get the show notes for As Your Company Grows, You Have to Unlearn Leadership Strategies with Ryan Hogan at Hunt A Killer Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #RyanHogan with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRyanHogan  #UnlearnLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode739 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting your employees to be a self-managing team is the goal for many leaders. I hear these words all the time. Let me share with you a story about a high-performing, self-managing team. Inside this short video, I want to give you three things that get in the way of this dream. When you decide to stop micro-managing, making decisions, and getting involved, you have a chance to develop your organization so that it is a self-managing team. Get the show notes for Creating a High-performance, Self-managing Team – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt738 #SelfManagingTeam #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode738 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Running a business is more than just the right strategy and getting the work done. Leaders must have the correct thinking to create a team that feels empowered. The mindset of a leader includes the way they see themselves and see the world. It is all about the beliefs of leadership. Today’s guest is Sam Frank, Partner at Four Twelve Roofing. Inc Magazine ranked his company #122 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Established in 2013, Four Twelve Roofing is a roofing company in the Baltimore, MD area. Sam shares his perspective on the mindset of a leader. We look at expanding your thinking in this interview. Join me to discover how to create to shift the mindset of a leader. Get the show notes for Building the Mindset of a Leader through Growth with Sam Frank at Four Twelve Roofing Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SamFrank with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttSamFrank  #MindsetofaLeader #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode737 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company is going to navigate change. Leadership through a strategic pivot is more than just sharing the vision. When employees are expected to adapt, you want to be an intentional leader. Today’s guest is Brandon Hurd, Founder of BHRS Companies. Inc Magazine ranked his company #161 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. BHRS Companies provides commercial realty services, construction management, contracting services, and modular manufacturing. Brandon and I talk about leadership through a strategic pivot so you can create a company that adapts when needed. Your people deserve strong leadership at all times, but it is essential when going through a period of rapid change. Leadership through a strategic pivot requires you to get proactive about what is next. Get the show notes for Leadership through a Strategic Pivot with  Brandon Hurd at BHRS Companies Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrandonHurd with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBrandonHurd  #LeadershipthroughaStrategicPivot #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode734 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every organization that is hungry to be the top provider in their industry must address the things that get in the way of growth. After years of talking to founders and CEOs from the fastest-growing, privately held companies, I have seen common mistakes that stand in your way of more revenue and impact. In this short video, we look at three things that get in the way of growth. You may not like what I have to say because this video is for the leaders in the company. However, it is essential to understand these and take action to address them. When you remove the things that get in the way of growth, you have a more aligned team that creates predictable growth. Get the show notes for The 3 Things that Get in the Way of Growth - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt735 #GetintheWayofGrowth#LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode735 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Communication is the backbone of every organization. In fast-growth companies, we can easily dismiss the importance of improving employee communication. However, my claim is that teams that aim to move fast need to enhance employee communication constantly. Today’s guest is David Danzig, CEO at Cosset Inc. Inc Magazine ranked his company #262 on the 2020 and #391 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Cosset makes bath bombs to encourage indulgent relaxation. David shares his strategies for improving employee communication. We discuss what gets in the way of how we engage with each other. Discover techniques you can use in your journey of improving employee communication. Get the show notes for Improving Employee Communication with David Danzig at Cosset Inc. Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DavidDanzig with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDavidDanzig  #ImprovingEmployeeCommunication #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode734 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Ups and downs are a part of the entrepreneur’s journey. One critical skill in leadership is knowing when to grip tight on your current strategy and when to let go. In this episode, we look at the importance of tenacity. Tenacity is the art of being determined and holding on tight. Today’s guest is Bryan Gerber, Co-founder and CEO at BHR Companies Inc. Inc Magazine ranked his company #604 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. BRH International Inc sells a premium monthly subscription box of packaged goods that target smoking and cannabis enthusiasts. Bryan talks about why he believes in the importance of tenacity. He understands that fast growth for his company has required him to grip tightly through tough times. Discover why you want to double down on being determined and the importance of tenacity. Get the show notes for The Importance of Tenacity to Inspire the Team with Bryan Gerber at Hemper.co Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BryanGerber with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBryanGerber  #ImportanceofTenacity #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode733 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In our journey to create more impact or influence others, we often default to working harder. Sometimes more work is not the answer. One growth lesson that will help you achieve more of what you want is to observe the work or challenge to discover valuable insights. This short video is all about you being able to step back from the current way of seeing your work to get perspective. You have likely heard the phrase, "if nothing changes, nothing changes." This growth lesson is powerful when you understand that you have to change your strategy, perspective, or even your emotional state to get different results. Listen to learn the skill of stepping back from how you do it now to see new ways to make all the difference. In this growth lesson, you will discover a more powerful way to get what you want. Get the show notes for Growth Lesson - Nothing Changes Unless Something Changes - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt732 #PrinciplesofSuccess #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode732 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you create new growth, it is not just putting your head down and executing. Leading a team to create new growth is more than getting the work done. Today's guest is Milind Mehere, Founder and CEO at Yieldstreet. Inc Magazine ranked #46 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Hosts an alternative investment digital wealth management platform and offers a variety of investment options. Milind shares his four parts to create new growth. His experience in developing teams and execution gives you tremendous insight into leading fast growth. Milind's mind for business and leadership will help you understand if you have gaps that need to be addressed. Get the show notes for The ABCD’s of Leadership to Create New Growth with Milind Mehere at Yieldstreet Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MilindMehere with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMilindMehere  #CreateNewGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode731 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Adaption is required if you want to grow a company. You must evolve to scale your business if you’re going to lead consistently through the market’s challenges. Today’s guest is Tyler Horsley, co-founder, and CEO at Nuclear Networking. Inc Magazine ranked his company #495 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Nuclear Networking is a leader in SEO and SEM for companies that want engagement. Tyler gives us the core principles of growth that have allowed his company to be on the Inc 5000 list. He believes you must evolve to scale. Evolution is not just about business but personal growth too. When you evolve to scale, you adapt to the changing world faster than your peers. Get the show notes for You Must Evolve to Scale with Tyler Horsley at Nuclear Networking Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TylerHorsley with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttTylerHorsley  #EvolvetoScale #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode730 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Simple is powerful. Simple is easy to comprehend. However, simple is not always easy. Thousands of people have written about success. I want to give you my principles of success that have guided me to create progress in my life. Much of my understanding of success comes from working with ambitious leaders who set out to do impossible things. My principles of success are not your usual -- put your head down and work hard. I know that works at some level. But looking at highly successful leaders that I see make changes, they go they're a series of steps that I want to share with you. The principles of success and significance are simple to understand, and the work to make them work for you requires you to understand the nuance of growth. Get the show notes for 3 Principles of Success and Significance - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt729 #PrinciplesofSuccess #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode729 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The opposite of micromanaging people is empowering leaders. Most people have a shallow understanding of empowering leaders. My research on fast-growth companies has shown me the nuances of empowering leaders the right way. Today’s guest is George Azih, CEO at LeaseQuery. Inc Magazine ranked his company #26 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. LeaseQuery is built by accountants for accountants to ensure compliance with the new lease standards. George openly talks about what he has learned about empowering leaders through the quick pace of growth his company has created. He owes much of the company's success to empowering leaders so that he can focus on other elements of company growth. This conversation will not only improve your understanding of empowering leaders but give you a roadmap to follow. Get the show notes for Empowering Leaders to Lead for Fast-growth with George Azih at LeaseQuery Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GeorgeAzih with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGeorgeAzih  #EmpoweringLeaders #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode728 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Younger workers in today’s world want to be part of something meaningful. Some advantages of being mission-driven are easy to see. Mission-driven companies get extra press (more than their peers). They attract top talent, which gives them a real advantage. When you understand mission-driven companies, you can leverage the benefits for the benefit of everyone. Today’s guest is James Schmachtenberger, CEO and co-founder at Neurohacker Collective. Inc Magazine ranked his company #412 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Neurohacker Collective was founded in 2015 with the mission of creating best-in-class well-being products by employing a unique methodology to research and development based on complex systems science. James shared with me the benefits of mission-driven companies. He is open and forthcoming in this interview. We look beyond the traditional advantages to mission-driven companies. This interview will give you clues to creating a fast growth company with a mission-driven team. Get the show notes for Mission-driven Companies Are Pulled to Fast Growth with James Schmachtenberger at Neurohacker Collective Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JamesSchmachtenberger with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJamesSchmachtenberger  #MissiondrivenCompanies #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode727 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One area of leadership is not talked about enough. That area is energy management. Energy lifters and trainers are everywhere. Today, we look at how to lift your energy with an intentional choice of one word. Let's start by acknowledging our inner dialogue. We all have an internal dialogue that we have to manage. Your inner dialogue can lift your energy or tank it. In my work with fast-paced and ambitious leaders, the inner dialogue continues to be a struggle. I will help you lift your energy just by bringing awareness to this one slight shift. You will thank me down the road if you commit to changing this one word in your dialogue. Get the show notes for Lift Your Energy and Channel Your Mind by Changing One Word Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt726 #LiftYourEnergy #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode726 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company will say they desire strong leaders. Few are willing to do the work or invest in their people to make that happen. Strong leaders do more than execute. They develop the people around them. Today’s guest is Enrico Palmerino, CEO at Botkeeper. Inc Magazine ranked his company #850 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Botkeeper is one of the fastest growth bookkeeping companies on the list. They leverage technology to keep your books straight. Enrico has built another company that made the Inc 5000 list that he started from his dorm room and exited it. Enrico shares wisdom on how to create strong leaders. We look beyond the typical messages on leadership. Strong leaders can engage people the right way. Get the show notes for Strong Leaders Bring Courage and Confidence to All Things with Enrico Palmerino at Botkeeper Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #EnricoPalmerino with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttEnricoPalmerino  #StrongLeaders #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode725 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Being a serial entrepreneur has more cache than it used to. Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are considered serial entrepreneurs because they have run multiple companies. From what I have seen, being a serial entrepreneur is mainly a way to express themselves. It is how these founders see the world. They can envision opportunities and add value to the companies they touch. Today’s guest is Aaron Muller, the co-founder at ChomChom Roller. Inc Magazine ranked his company #62 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. ChomChom Roller creates an incredible tool for pet hair removal. Aaron runs several companies, and most are in different industries. He shares his journey of being a serial entrepreneur. We look at the ups and downs of his path. You will gain insight into how being a serial entrepreneur has shaped how he runs his businesses. Get the show notes for The Journey of Being a Serial Entrepreneur with Aaron Muller at ChomChom Roller Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AaronMuller with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAaronMuller  #BeingaSerialEntrepreneur #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode724 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Attracting top talent requires leaders to be highly intentional in how they treat the culture. Nothing will de-motivate a great employee faster than tolerating a bad employee. When leaders don’t deal with a toxic employee, it tears down to trust and causing uncertainty in the great employees. Tolerating a bad employee often comes down to not confronting their behaviors soon enough. For some CEOs, it is making a conscious choice that a bad employee is too valuable in their work or results to “rock the boat.” Let me share some wisdom about tolerating a bad employee from my years of coaching founders of fast-growth companies. Letting lousy employees get away with things is a quick way to crush the motivation of the other employees. Get the show notes for Tolerating a Bad Employee Is a Quick Way to De-motivate a Great Employee – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt723 #ToleratingaBadEmployee #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode723 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you have are inspiring trust throughout the company, you know you are creating a place where people get things done. Leaders know that inspiring trust is a huge part of a strong culture. In the absence of trust, you have to deal with silos, blaming others, and a plethora of distractors of success. Today's guest is "Chef" James Barlow, CEO at Blue Air Training. Inc Magazine ranked Blue Air Training #743 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. James has to lead the company to three consecutive honors on the Inc 5000 list. James and I discuss the fundamentals of inspiring trust at all levels of the company. We look at the enemies of trust. Discover how you can improve your leaders by inspiring trust across the organization. Get the show notes for Inspiring Trust at All Levels of a Company with James "Chef" Barlow at Blue Air Training Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JamesBarlow with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJamesBarlow  #InspiringTrust  #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode722 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The grip of self-doubt will always lift you. Many leaders don’t realize they need of overcoming imposter syndrome. In some ways, the doubt pushes you to work harder than your peers and shapes who you are. But at the core of overcoming imposter syndrome is learning to trust yourself. Today’s guest is Ron Sinai, CEO at Nova Legal Funding. Inc Magazine ranked Nova Funding #234 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Nova has a unique business model that helps those that need funding for their future settlements to get access to loans that allow them to go toe-to-toe in their legal fight. Ron opens up about his journey of overcoming imposter syndrome. He shares the impact it had on his business and leadership. Learn from his struggles and how it has impacted his life after overcoming imposter syndrome. Get the show notes for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Grow As A Leader with Ron Sinai at  Nova Legal Funding Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #RoSinai with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRonSinai  #OvercomingImposterSyndrome #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode721 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leading people requires you to understand how people work. Managers and leaders must activate the people on their teams to align resources to a common goal. Google's deep research on what makes GREAT managers provides context to the one skill you want to improve. Powerful coaching skills are top of the list on Google's research. In this episode, we look at what it takes to be a better manager and leader without spending a dime. I give you details on three powerful coaching skills to help you understand how to activate people around you. I include a bonus for you too on one of these so that you can go deeper if you want. Unlock your powerful coaching skills by using the lessons provided in this short podcast episode. Get the show notes for 3 Powerful Coaching Skills That Make You an Extraordinary Leader – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt720 #PowerfulCoachingSkills #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode7120 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Nearly every market has competition. You choose to be a little different than your peers, or you can lead your company to a place where you are creating your own category. Leaders that have courage will choose to innovate. Today’s guest is Joe Fuca, CEO at Reputation. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1962 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list, Reputation provides many tools to manage the customer experience. One of their flagship tools is their Reputation Experience Management (RXM) platform. Joe gives you a powerful reason for creating your own category. We look at the courage this takes as a leader. Join us for this interview on innovation and creating your own category. Get the show notes for Innovation Requires You to Creating Your Own Category with Joe Fuca at Reputation.com Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JoeFuca with your host @GeneHammett https://gttJoeFuca  #CreatingYourOwnCategory #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode719 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Numbers don’t lie. Yet many leaders rely too much on metrics. This conversation will require an open mind if you are a leader of a traditional metrics-driven organization. We look at how a new growth system is needed if you want predictable growth. Today’s guest is Dennis Fois, CEO at Copper. Inc Magazine ranked his company #115 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Cooper has created a CRM system that integrates seamlessly with G Suite to ensure productive user experiences. Dennis shares why you must go beyond a metrics-driven organization to create a new growth system. He has a unique perspective on leadership. Discover a new way to go being a metrics-driven organization. Get the show notes for Going Beyond a Metrics Driven Organization with Dennis Fois at Copper Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DennisFois with your host @GeneHammett https://gttDennisFois  #MetricsDrivenOrganization #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode718 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Delegating the right way is a constant challenge. I see leaders that try to support their people in delegation that believe they have to give the step-by-step to ensure clarity. This may be the case for new employees or new areas that an employee is asked to get involved. However, step-by-step delegation is rarely the best way to delegate. Proper delegate is about painting a clear outcome for the project. This is a shift for many people, but share with your employee the goal you want with this delegation. Give them a vivid view of the vision you see for this project -- what it will look like when done. You also want to share why you are delegating this work to them -- share with them their skill set or mindset that made you select them. You also want to give the purpose of doing this project. When you delegate the purpose, you allow the person to see how this task or project fits into the growth plans. Delegating outcomes is better than delegating step-by-step. Get the show notes for A Simple Framework for Delegation that Aligns People – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt717 #FrameworkforDelegation #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode714 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Making an oversized impact on the world will require more from you than you can imagine. The most successful entrepreneurs and the most driven people have created impossible things by tapping into their biology and the science of flow. Today’s guest is a remarkable author and research of the science of doing impossible things. Today’s interview is with Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, peak performance expert, and executive director of the Flow Research Collective. We discuss his latest book, “The Art of Impossible.” Steven Kotler shares with you why you need three kinds of goals and gives you a plan for making a more significant impact on the world. I am thrilled to bring Steven Kotler’s big ideas to this podcast to make you a better leader. Get the show notes for the Author of The Art of Impossible with Steven Kotler Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #StevenKotler with your host @GeneHammett https://gttStevenKotler  #bestsellingauthorinterviews#GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode716 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A strategy shift is commonplace in today’s quick changes. Leaders are navigating a pivot every time the market shifts. Pivots require all employees to get on board with the new idea. Today’s guest is Jeff Guberman, CEO at McVeigh Global Meetings and Events. Inc Magazine ranked his company #382 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Jeff looks at the recent challenges of navigating a pivot in the light of a tough year in the event industry. We talk about how to get all employees aligned to the new strategy. Get the show notes for Navigating a Pivot Requires You to Rally The People with Jeff Guberman at McVeigh Global Meetings Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JeffGuberman with your host @GeneHammett https://gttJeffGuberman  #NavigatingAPivot #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode715 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You get what you tolerate. If you have an employee that encounters a challenge at work, you want to help them get unstuck. Removing the obstacle is an essential part of leadership. To lead people through challenges, you have to consider the person before you react. For example, if the person is new to this role, you may have to help them overcome the challenge with more support and prescriptive next steps. But for most employees, are not newbies, and you want to lead people through challenges using a different approach. Today, I give you the 3:3:1 framework for leading people through challenges. Inside this short video, I give you precisely what you need to be a strong leader that coaches your employee to solve their problems. You empower them to make their own decisions. When you lead people through challenges, you are not solving the problem for them. You allow them to solve it using the 3:3:1 framework. Plus, the bonus tip is to encourage your executive leadership time and even your middle managers to use the 3:3:1 framework to lead people through challenges. Get the show notes for One Simple Framework to Lead People Through Challenges and Issues - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt714 #Lead PeopleThroughChallenges #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode714 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

No company grows at a remarkable pace without the leverage of the right people. Great leaders know the importance of focusing on people. When I study fast growth cultures, I see a consistent approach that includes focusing on people. I also know the importance of company values as a way to connect people together. Today's guest is Tony Grebmeier, CEO at ShipOffers. Inc Magazine ranked his company #588 on the 2016 Inc 5000 list. This company has honored on the Inc list six consecutive times. ShipOffers operates fulfillment services for marketers of health and beauty products, survival items, and personal development products. Tony and I discuss the real reason why people are so important. He shares why focusing on people creates the right level of trust. Get the show notes for Focusing on People and Using Core Values Drive Growth with Tony Grebmeier at ShipOffers Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TonyGrebmeier with your host @GeneHammett https://gttTonyGrebmeier  #FocusingonPeople #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode713 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The opposite of micro-management is empowering employees. If you want to create a team of people that drives the company forward, you must understand empowering employees. Common leadership teachings sometimes get in the way of empowering employees, so this interview will help you be a stronger leader. Today's guest is Anup Tamrakar, CEO at Urban Infraconstruction. Inc Magazine ranked his company #553 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Urban Infraconstruction provides civil construction services focusing on concrete structures, repair and restoration work, concrete flatwork, storm structures, and project management services. Anup shares why empowering employees is essential when you want your company to grow fast. We look at what gets in the way of empowerment. Get the show notes for Empowering Employees The Right Way with Anup Tamrakar at Urban Infraconstruction Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AnupTamrakar with your host @GeneHammett https://gttAnupTamrakar  #EmpoweringEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode712 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know the challenges of doing hard things. Well, today, I share with you a recent challenge I encountered. It is called 75 Hard. The lessons learned by doing 75 Hard are transformational. Inside this video, you will discover the rules of 75 with some tips to make it easier for you. I also give you the wisdom I gained by completing this challenge. Discover how 75 Hard changed me. I will provide you with the before and after results of losing 12+ pounds in 75 days. If you are thinking about the 75 Hard Challenge, you will get a glimpse of what to expect. Get the show notes for Lessons Learned Doing 75 Hard - Breakdown on the Wisdom from this Challenge - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt711 #Doing75Hard #LessonsLearned #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode711 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Culture is more than how people work. Culture is the foundation on which people communicate and collaborate. For it to work, you want to have evangelizers of culture throughout the organization. Today’s guest is Daniel Kasidi, CEO at Rastaclat. Inc Magazine ranked this company as #1397 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Rastaclat is a symbol of righteousness, doing good for yourself and others, with their unique bracelets. Daniel knows the power of culture. We look at the strategies of creating evangelizers of cultures. Join us for this conversation to help you discover how to develop a more robust culture for your organization. Get the show notes for Creating Evangelizers of Culture with Daniel Kasidi with Rastaclat Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DanielKasidi with your host @GeneHammett https://gttDanielKasidi  #EvangelizersofCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode710 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders must think differently than those around them. The leadership mindset requires clarity in direction and confidence it is possible. I am obsessed with the leadership mindset in my work, so I interview extraordinary leaders to understand how they see the world. Today’s guest is Manish Hirapara, founder and CEO at Peak Activity g. Inc Magazine ranked this company as #585 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Peak Activity PeakActivity is a technology and marketing consultancy that helps enterprises achieve long-term, scalable growth. Manish shares why the leadership mindset is so important. We look at what gets in the way of leaders' beliefs that don’t grow as the companies on the Inc 5000. The leadership mindset requires constant evolution to stay ahead of their team members. Get the show notes for The Importance of a Leadership Mindset to Company Growth with Manish Hirapara at Peak Activity Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ManishHirapara with your host @GeneHammett https://gttManishHirapara  #LeadershipMindset #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode709 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders are known for their ability to visualize a future that is not yet created. Great leaders can dream big about a future that very few people can appreciate. Many people will even say your dream is crazy. When they do, you are on the right track. When you dream big, you suspend the need for details that often get in the way. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share with you one big thing that gets in the way when you dream big. You can also get a bonus of three steps after you dream big to help you achieve the extraordinary. This is a must listen to the episode for those who want to be visionary leaders and for those that know the power to dream big. Get the show notes for Letting Yourself Dream Big and Three Steps You Must Embrace Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep708 #DreamBig #StopOverthinking #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode708 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In our series on time, we aim to improve how you spend your time. One of the most significant issues I see with CEOs in my work is the struggle to create the space to be visionary. It is straightforward for leaders to focus on optimizing the time to get more things done. However, many are not making the space to be the most effective leader the company needs. 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 begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is having better one-on-one conversations. He shares small shifts in how he engages with his employees and executive team so you can improve your relationships. In part two, Chris is coached on creating space to be visionary for his business. You will discover insights to creating the space to be visionary your company needs inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Chris Anderson - Creating the Space To Be Visionary Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChristopherAnderson with your host @GeneHammett https://gttChristopherAnderson  #OptimizeYourTime #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode707 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Just as your strategy changes and your target client gets better, your culture shifts as the company grow. There are defined inflection points that will help you anticipate the culture shifts as your company grows. My guest today is Todd Olson, CEO of Pendo. His company was ranked #73 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the main inflection points as a company grows to 500 employees. In this episode, you will learn how to lead culture shifts as your company grows intentionally. Get the show notes for A Look at Culture Shifts As a Company Grows with Todd Olson at Pendo Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ToddOlson with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttToddOlson  #CultureShiftsAsaCompanyGrows #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode706 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders I talk to have a pattern that gets in the way of their next level of growth. This pattern is overthinking a big decision. When you stop overthinking, you can connect to beliefs that allow you to trust yourself. I had to learn to stop overthinking as my company was growing from zero to multiple millions. Discover a simple framework that will help you trust yourself to a deeper level. It is so simple you can do it today and see immediate benefits. This behind-the-scenes look at growth and coaching will help you stop overthinking and give you tools to reach a new level of awareness. Get the show notes for Stop Overthinking - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep705 #BehindtheScenes #StopOverthinking #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode705 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know delegating is essential to managing more and more work. You want a simple and easy way to empower your leaders. Using a delegation framework will make it consistent every time you need to get support from others. 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 gives you his delegation framework that empowers leaders. The delegation framework also drives growth. If you want to learn how to improve your delegation, this is the episode for you. Get the show notes for A Simple Delegation Framework that Empowers Leaders with Greg Ott at Nav Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GregOtt with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGregOtt  #DelegationFramework #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode704 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

CEOs around the world struggle in letting go of the day-to-day. They ask me how CEOs become visionary leaders. This interview kicks off a new series just for CEOs who know they have to move beyond where they are today. Today's guest is Horst Schultze, co-founder of The Ritz Carlton and founder of the Capella Hotel Group. These brand names are in the top tier of hospitality and rated excellent by their guests. Horst was the visionary leader behind their success. He is also the author of Excellence Wins. He and I talked about how CEOs become visionaries. We look at what gets in the way. Horst shares his insights on the real reason why you must become a visionary leader. Join us for how CEOs become visionary leaders. Get the show notes for Visionary Leadership - How CEOs Become Visionaries with Horst Schultze Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #HorstSchulze with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttHorstSchulze  #VisionaryLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode703 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Years of working with very successful leaders and entrepreneurs have allowed me to see what works for extraordinary results. Today, I will give you the extremely simple formula that drives successful people. You can learn what is missing if you keep working toward a goal that is evading you. Sometimes it is just taking longer than you wanted. This formula for extraordinary results will give you the power to harness something exceptional. I used to struggle with big goals, and sometimes those goals would drain energy from me because I would look at them and know that I was not making the progress I wanted. I made a discovery ten years ago when I took the training to become a certified coach. In my coaching training, we looked at the formula I am going to share with you. I have made some changes to the recipe over the years to simplify it and ensure you don’t get lost in achieving extraordinary results. This is the PAR formula. It has three pieces. In this video, I walk you through it. Many people get stuck on one part of this formula. It only takes a few minutes for me to help you leverage the PAR formula to create extraordinary results. Send me a DM if you want me to walk you through making this really work for you. Get the show notes for An Extremely Simple Formula to Create Extraordinary Results - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt702 #BehindtheScenes #ExtraordinaryResults #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode702 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company that wants to scale fast juggles many projects so they can move forward with speed. It is prevalent to put many projects before culture. In this episode, we look at why culture starts early. Today’s guest is Marc Randolph, one of the co-founders of Netflix. He was the first CEO at Netflix too. Marc had many other successes besides Netflix too. He is an investor and mentor to many legendary companies. He is also the host of a new podcast called That Will Never Work. Marc and I talk about the importance of culture in the early stages of business growth. One fact is getting the culture right in the beginning is more straightforward than changing culture when you begin to scale. Join us for this conversation on why culture starts early. Get the show notes for Why Culture Starts Early with Marc Randolph with Netflix Co-founder Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MarcRandolph with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMarcRandolph  #WhyCultureStartsEarly #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode701 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A seven-year journey to get here. We reached 700 episodes and this very special one is just me. You get a summary of the not-so-obvious lessons from the Inc 5000 founders and CEOs. These lessons will challenge you and what you think to be right. I’m fine with pushing you to see a new perspective. You will discover lessons from proven leaders that have been in the top 1 percent in terms of revenue growth. Some of these are behind-the-scenes issues that sabotage my clients. Some are directly from interviews on the show. The most important thing is understanding even just one of these seven lessons will give you more power and clarity to be a more confident leader. They will guide you to extraordinary results. The not-so-obvious lessons in leadership will allow you to think about how you are able to evolve in each of the seven areas. Join me today in this very special — number 700 — and lean in to see which message is the breakthrough you need. You don’t have to be one of the Inc 5000 founders to benefit from these lessons. We all need these seven insights. Get the show notes for Not-so-obvious Lessons Learned from Inc 5000 Founders and CEOs – 700th Episode Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/700thEpisode #Inc5000Founders #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode700 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting your message out into the world has been getting more difficult for years now. The amount of content is causing noise across all channels. Some people are slightly better at the hype of influence. There are some that so powerful in the hype strategies that they are hard to ignore. Our guest today is Michael Schein, author of The Hype Handbook. This book looks at the strategies that propagandists and cult leaders use to get people into action. Michael Schein and I discuss how you can learn from these mischief-makers to increase your influence. Micheal Schein has articles that have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc, and Psychology Today. Learn from infamous Influencers that have always deployed the power of hype to get what they want. Get the show notes for Micheal F. Schein – Interview with the Author of “The Hype Handbook” Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MichaelSchein with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MichaelSchein  #TheHypeHandbook #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode699 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Mastering the art of developing your executive leadership team requires many skills. The leaders that you hire to support you in the journey to growth are usually competent and full of experience. This can be an advantage or a disadvantage. Developing your executive leadership team the right way is essential if you want to reach the company’s potential. Today’s guest is Jeff Hilimire, CEO and co-founder of Dragon Army. Jeff is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits. Jeff is also the author of The 5-Day Turnaround. Dragon Army is an Atlanta-based mobile and innovation company that helps clients navigate today’s connected landscape. We look at developing your executive leadership team in depth. Jeff shares how we have been able to create strong teams at the executive level. Jeff and I go way back, and it is an honor to have him back on the podcast. Get the show notes for Developing Your Executive Leadership Team with Jeff Hilimire at Dragon Army Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JeffHilimire with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JeffHilimire  #DevelopingYourExecutiveLeadershipTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode698 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!