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Creating a culture of integrity is something every leader should strive to build. Integrity matters, and creating a culture of integrity takes a lot of intention, thought, and commitment to doing the right thing. If the organization has a culture of integrity, employees are proactive when they don’t understand their responsibilities and are accountable for their results. As a result, the business thrives. Today’s guest is Adwait Joshi, Founder, and CEO at DataSeers. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1503 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. DataSeers is a financial technology company helping other fin-tech companies and banks solve operational issues related to onboarding, reconciliation, compliance, fraud, and business. In this episode, Adwait talks about what it takes to create a culture of integrity. He also talks about leading by example and how it always starts with you. Learn how to give employees the balance they need, make a difference, and can contribute to lasting growth.   Get the show notes for How to Create a Culture of Integrity with Adwait Joshi at DataSeers Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AdwaitJoshi with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAdwaitJoshi   #CultureofIntegrity #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode929 #financialtechnologycompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Business leaders are aware of how important it is to have an adaptable culture to survive. We all wish our employees were ever-evolving, adaptable, willing to be a little bit flexible, and looking for innovation. To embrace and seek out changes instead of resisting them. If you have all these, you have an adaptable culture. Today’s guest is Sam Kolbert-Hyle, Founder, and CEO at Brandlive. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2167 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Brandlive is shaping the Future of Work through meetings that are more fun, more engaging, more interactive, and, well, more like television. They provide streaming tools and audience platforms designed to make remote work and meetings more fun and engaging. In this episode, Sam talks about creating a space for employees to have an adaptable culture and how to use video to engage people. He also talks about the importance of having a point of view and knowing what you stand for. Discover how he quickly and effectively created an adaptable culture and its impact on leaders and their organizations.   Get the show notes for Creating an Adaptable Culture with Sam Kolbert-Hyle at Brandlive Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SamKolbertHyle with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSamKolbertHyle   #AdaptableCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode928 #streamingtools #audienceplatforms Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

This comes as no surprise how culture is everything across an organization. It affects all aspects of business, from protocols to decision-making, managing employees, and projects. When workplace culture aligns with your employees, they are more likely to feel more comfortable, supported, and valued. Today’s guest is Darrin Jahnel, Founder, and CEO at Jahnel Group. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2701 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Jahnel Group brings over a decade of web development experience with a great eye for design and an impressive set of technical skills. They offer a suite of client services, from design and ideation through design, development, QA, analytics, and more. They work hard to stay on the cutting edge of the industry and make their customers happy. In this episode, Darrin shares how culture is everything and how it's a fundamental aspect of their growth rate. He also talks about creating extraordinary experiences and creating a place where employees wouldn't want to leave. Learn about why having the right people and leadership makes a big difference in the organizational culture.   Get the show notes for How Culture is Everything  with Darrin Jahnel at Jahnel Group Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DarrinJahnel with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDarrinJahnel   #HowCultureIsEverything #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode927 #webdevelopment #ideationthroughdesign Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

As a leader, if you want to foster a culture of creativity and productivity, then you may want to take steps to create a team atmosphere. Creating a team atmosphere in the workplace unites employees in pursuing common objectives and sets a clear direction. Trust, open communication, and collaboration are just a few examples of essential elements in creating a team atmosphere. Today’s guest is Justin Rainer, founder, and CEO at TeamWRX. Inc Magazine ranked his company #716 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. TeamWRX is an award-winning, culture-driven company that provides immediate contingent employee placement and the scheduling of long-term staffing in the Metro Atlanta, Greater Savannah, and Dallas-Fort Worth areas. It is built on the foundation of superior customer service and heavy investment in the culture, training, and advancement to produce extraordinary results. In this episode, Justin talks about creating a team atmosphere out of sport-based fundamentals and why it is important to celebrate the small wins just as much as the big ones. He also talked about empowering people and building camaraderie in the workplace. Discover what it takes to create a culture where people feel like they belong and create one within your own workplace.   Get the show notes for Leading a Team Atmosphere Creates Growth with Justin Rainer at TeamWRX Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JustinRainer with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJustinRainer   #TeamAtmosphere #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode926 #staffingcompany #culturedrivencompanyGive Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is changing, it comes in many forms, and right now, we are in the middle of a significant shift of leadership. Many examples of the shift in leadership don't fit the stereotypical image of positional power. Old models of commanding control are no longer working, and managers who can't adapt to this shift are resigning or retiring. Today's guest is Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic. Bill is a renowned leadership expert and the author of True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition. The book is filled with dramatic stories from successful leaders of how they overcame great challenges to build highly successful organizations. In this episode, Bill talks about the shift of leadership and the importance of focusing on frontline employees. He also talks about how introspective leaders are a purposeful and more effective type of leaders. Discover different models of leadership that can help you become a better leader and work well with others.   Get the show notes for The Shift of Leadership with Bill George - Author of True North  Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BillGeorge with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBillGeorge   #ShiftofLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode925 #AuthorofTrueNorth #renownedleadershipexpert Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A core element of a strong culture is retaining talented employees. With the low unemployment rates and expensive employee turnover costs, the focus on retaining talented employees is vitally important for business owners and leaders. Today’s guest is Corbin Wrights, founder, and CEO at REPLI. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1376 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. REPLI is a fast-growing property tech company that develops software solutions for multifamily organizations. From custom community websites to renter-focused ad funnels – REPLI helps multifamily owners and managers create unforgettable digital experiences for their future and current residents. In this episode, Corbin talks about retaining talented employees and what it takes to be a leader that can. He also talks about the importance of value alignment and how it helps the company to succeed. Learn how having the right team in place can make a difference.   Get the show notes for Strong Culture and Retaining Talented Employees with Corbin Wrights at REPLI Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #CorbinWrights with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttCorbinWrights   #RetainingTalentedEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode924 #techcompany #customwebsites Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your team matters more than you know, and as a leader, you'll have to play a more direct role in ensuring the team works well together. One of the most important roles is helping them improve their confidence. Part of the ways on how to build a confident team is to empower them and build them up emotionally. Today we ask our guest, Brett Stevens, founder, and CEO of FOHSE, Inc., to join us for a conversation on how to build a confident team. Inc Magazine ranked his company #19 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list with 14,708% 3-Year Growth. FOHSE. is a rising star in indoor horticulture lighting application and research. They are the leading manufacturer of high-performance LED grow lights designed for cannabis cultivation. In this episode, Brett shares how to build a confident team and what does it takes to create high-level growth. He also talks about the importance of hiring people with emotional maturity. Discover these most effective strategies to maximize your company's growth.   Get the show notes for How to Build a Confident Team for Massive Growth with Brett Stevens at FOHSE Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrettStevens with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrettStevens   #HowtoBuildaConfidentTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2022 #GHepisode923 #LEDgrowlightsdesigned #CannabisCultivation Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

To improve alignment within the organization is a powerful strategy. It helps achieve goals faster, overcome challenges, and create a unifying workplace culture. To do this effectively, you have to start with a strong foundation. Tune in to this special episode and discover ways to improve organizational alignment across your 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 ways to improve alignment across a team and why every company needs to implement them. Learn different leadership development strategies that would create growth for your company.   Get the show notes for Two Ways to Improve Organizational Alignment Across a Team - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank - Behind the Scenes @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/btsGeneHammett922   #ImproveAlignment #BehindTheScene #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode922 #Podcasts #Frameworks #Insights   Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Throughout the years, successful businesses have learned the importance of having the right culture in a company. Culture matters, and it makes every company unique. Having the right culture builds trust, respect, and the opportunity for employees to participate in shared values and passion. Today's guest is Jane Zhu, Founder, and CEO of Marie Nicole Clothing, together with their HR Manager Emily Moses. Inc Magazine ranked her company #23 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list with 14,106% 3-Year Growth. Marie Nicole Clothing is a children's clothing company providing adorable, affordable, and comfortable attire. Its mission is to bring high-quality children's clothing directly from the manufacturer to your doorstep, without additional costs. In this episode, Jane shares the importance of having the right culture and why it's essential to a company’s success. She also talked about creating a safe place for her employees and how it can foster new levels of creativity in the workplace. Discover the importance of hiring the right professional and how it became a key factor to their growth as a company.   Get the show notes for A 3 Year Revenue Growth of 14,016% by Having the Right Culture with Marie Nicole Clothing Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JaneZhu #EmilyMoses with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJaneZhuEmilyMoses   #HavingTheRightCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode921 #GeneHammett #ChildrenClothing Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

As a leader, your to-do list can be overwhelming. The constant feeling that you're running behind and that what you're doing is not enough. Feeling the cycle of overwhelm is often the initial sign that things are not sustainable. It can disrupt your work-life balance and produces high levels of physical and emotional stress. If you feel like your life is spinning out of control, tune in to this special episode and discover how to End the Cycle of Overwhelm. I'm Gene Hammett, an executive coach, and my job is to help YOU grow as a leader. After studying the leadership of fast-growth companies — the Inc 5000 — I have discovered how their approach to leadership activates growth. In this special episode, I shared techniques that will help leaders end the cycle of overwhelm and how the change begins with yourself. Learn different thinking habits and how they would make a big difference.   Get the show notes for How to End the Cycle of Overwhelm - Special Episode Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank #SpecialEpisode with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGeneHammett920   #CycleofOverwhelm #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode920 #GeneHammett #EndtheCycleofOverwhelm Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!