Growth Think Tank

Getting team alignment is crucial to the success of any organization, particularly in the face of change. As organizations experience change, it is essential to have a cohesive team that can adapt and work collaboratively towards shared goals. Today's guest is Janesse Bruce, Founder, and CEO at meQuilibrium. Inc Magazine ranked her company #2813 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. meQuilibrium (meQ) is the #1 global digital resilience solution to build workforce well-being and performance. Their mission is to make any workforce a workforce for growth. In this episode, Jan talks about getting team alignment in the face of change. She also talks about resilience and over-communicating. Join us as we explore different approaches to getting team alignment, including communication strategies, creating shared vision and values, and team-building exercises. Tune in to discover the secrets of getting team alignment and build a strong foundation for your team's success.   Get the show notes for Getting Team Alignment in the Face of Change with Jan Bruce at meQuilibrium Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JanBruce featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJanBruce   #GettingTeamAlignment #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode989 #meQ #digitalresilience   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders do the inner work, which means taking the time to reflect, learn, and grow on a personal level to become more effective and impactful in their roles. In today's fast-paced business environment, leaders must be equipped with the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience necessary to navigate challenges and lead their teams to success. Today's guest is Marc Scheff, a Creative Transition Coach who guides breakthrough-ready clients to discover and act on their true purpose so that they can create a lasting impact in their communities, societies, and the world. In this episode, Marc talks about how leaders do the inner work. He also talks about sabotage and feeling vulnerable. Join us as we discuss different ways how leaders do the inner work. With our expert insights and practical advice, you can learn how to prioritize your personal growth and development as a leader and elevate your impact in the workplace.   Get the show notes for Leaders Do the Inner Work with Marc Scheff Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #MarcScheff featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMarcScheff   #LeadersDotheInner Work #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode988 #Coaching #ExecutiveCoach   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Treating your people right means creating a positive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and engagement, you can build a culture of trust and loyalty that drives organizational success. Treating your people right involves providing opportunities for growth, recognizing their contributions, and fostering open communication and collaboration. Today's guest is Jim Paolino, Founder, and CEO at LodeStar Software Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1231 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. LodeStar Software Solutions is a mortgage lender software platform devoted to easing lender margin compression by streamlining costs and minimizing expenses for lenders nationwide. In this episode, Jim shares the importance of treating your people right. Join us as we explore different ways to treat your people right and how it can improve employee retention, productivity, and overall business performance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create a thriving work culture that benefits both your team and your organization.   Get the show notes for Treat Your People Right with Jim Paolino at LodeStar Software Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JimPaolino featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJimPaolino   #Treatingyourpeopleright #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode987 #Inc5000 #mortgagelender #softwareplatform   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly popular, and many leaders are finding themselves managing teams spread across different locations and time zones. Leading a fully remote team requires a different approach than traditional office management, with a greater emphasis on communication, collaboration, and trust. Today's guest is Whitney Myers, Founder, and CEO at Zuar. Inc Magazine ranked her company #4781 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Zuar is a software company devoted to helping customers consolidate and stage data, create analytical dashboards, and present actionable content. In this episode, Whitney talks about leading a fully remote team. Join us as we explore different techniques for leading a fully remote team, including virtual team-building activities, effective communication tools, and flexible work arrangements.   Get the show notes for Leading a Fully Remote Team with Whitney Myers at Zuar Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #WhitneyMyers featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttWhitneyMyers   #LeadingaFullyRemoteTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode986 #Inc5000 #softwarecompany   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Welcome to our podcast where we discuss the transformative power of Let Love In, a book written by our guest, Jacob Kauffman. Jacob is a best-selling author and a High-Performance Coach & Business Mentor to mission-driven coaches & entrepreneurs. In this episode, Jake talks about his book, Let Love In; The Pain Stops When the Truth Starts. Let Love In is a guide to developing a healthy relationship with yourself and others by letting love into your life. By opening yourself up to vulnerability and compassion, you can learn to connect with others on a deeper level and experience more joy and fulfillment in your relationships. Let Love In offers practical tools and exercises to help you cultivate self-love and create positive change in your life. So, join us as we delve into the insights and wisdom of Let Love In and explore how it can help you transform your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover how to let love in and live your best life.   Get the show notes for Let Love in with the author, Jacob Kauffman Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JacobKauffman featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJacobKauffman   #LetLoveIn #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode985 #Author #developingahealthyrelationship #LetLoveInThePainStopsWhentheTruthStarts   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A culture of accountability is essential for fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among team members. When everyone is accountable for their actions, it becomes easier to identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to achieve common goals. By setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for meeting them, you can create a culture of trust, respect, and transparency. So, join us as we explore different strategies for creating a culture of accountability and how it can help you build a high-performing team. I'm Gene Hammett, an executive coach with over ten years of experience working with CEOs and their executive teams. I have developed frameworks and insights to help you and your company grow. In this special episode, I shared the importance of creating a culture of accountability in your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create a culture of accountability that promotes growth, innovation, and success for your organization.   Get the show notes for How to Create a Culture of Accountability with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGeneHammett984   #cultureofaccountability #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode984 #Inc5000 #accountability   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A servant leadership mindset is focused on serving others and empowering them to reach their full potential. This leadership style can lead to higher employee satisfaction, better collaboration, and improved business outcomes. By embracing a servant leadership mindset, you can create a culture of trust, respect, and accountability within your organization. Today's guest is Brad Griffith, Founder, and CEO at Buckeye Innovation. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4423 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Buckeye Innovation is a software services company, partners with clients to support their web and mobile applications, marketing, e-commerce sites, voice, and kiosk technology. In this episode, Brad talks about the importance of developing a servant leadership mindset as your company grows. He also talks about values and managers vs. leaders. Tune in as we explore different strategies to develop a servant leadership mindset and how it can help you lead your team to success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to become a more effective leader and create a positive impact on your organization.   Get the show notes for Develop a Servant Leadership Mindset as Your Company Grows with Brad Griffith at Buckeye Innovation Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #BradGriffith featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBradGriffith   #ServantLeadershipMindset #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode983 #Inc5000 #softwareservicescompany   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Enabling collaboration is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and technology can help make it happen. By leveraging tools like video conferencing, instant messaging, and cloud-based software, team members can easily communicate and collaborate. Technology can also help teams work across different time zones and locations, making it easier to bring together people with different skill sets and experiences. Today's guest is Ibrahim Mesbah, Founder, and CEO at RevolutionParts. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4741 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. RevolutionParts is an Arizona-based company delivering an enterprise-ready platform for automotive parts and accessories for both retail and wholesale commerce channels. In this episode, Ibrahim talks about using Technology to Enable Collaboration. He also talks about asynchronous meetings and giving your people a chance to collaborate. Join us as we discuss different strategies for using technology to enable collaboration and how it can help you build a more connected and efficient team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to use technology to enable collaboration and drive success for your business.   Get the show notes for Using Technology to Enable Collaboration with Ibrahim Mesbah at RevolutionParts  Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #IbrahimMesbah featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttIbrahimMesbah   #Enablecollaboration #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode982 #Inc5000 #Ecommerce #automotiveparts #automotiveaccessories   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Finding talent that shares your company's values can lead to a more positive and productive work environment. It's important to have a clear understanding of the skills and qualities needed for each role when finding talent. By identifying the right candidates who not only have the necessary skills but also share your company values, you can build a team that's committed to the same mission. Today's guest is Travis McAshan, Founder, and, CEO at Glide Design. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4207 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Glide Design IS an Austin-based digital creative agency designing, building, and optimizing websites for startups, nonprofits, and difference makers. In this episode, Travis talks about finding talent that aligns with the company's values. He also talks about the intentional focus on healthy relationships. Tune in as we explore different strategies for finding talent that aligns with your company values to create a cohesive and high-performing team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to attract and retain top talent that shares your vision.   Get the show notes for Finding Talent that Aligns to the Company Values with Travis McAshan at Glide Design Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #TravisMcAshan featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTravisMcAshan   #findingtalent #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode981 #Inc5000 #digitalcreativeagency #designingwebsites #buildingwebsites #optimizingwebsites   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When everyone on the team is aligned with the same vision and values, it becomes easier to make decisions and work together effectively. Keeping alignment of vision also helps to build a strong team culture that supports growth and success. By regularly communicating and reinforcing the vision and values, you can keep everyone on the same page and moving in the right direction. Today's guest is Anna Crowe, Founder, and CEO at Crowe PR. Inc Magazine ranked her company #4303 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Crowe PR is an integrated public relations and marketing agency specializing in mid- to large-sized consumer goods, hospitality, health care and technology brands. In this episode, Anna talks about keeping alignment of vision and values that aligns your team. She also talks about values and creating a vision for the company. Join us as we explore different strategies for keeping alignment of vision and values to create a high-performing team that achieves its goals.   Get the show notes for Keeping Alignment of Vision and Values that Aligns Your Team with Anna Crowe at Crowe PR Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #AnnaCrowe featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAnnaCrowe   #KeepingAlignmentofVision #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode980 #Inc5000 #integratedpublicrelations #marketingagency   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!