Growth Think Tank

An effective leader knows it is necessary to give employees space and time to innovate. Give employees space to think, share ideas, and create ways to solve problems. Leadership is about supporting the people around you, empowering them, and allowing them to contribute their knowledge so that the team can become more than the sum of its parts. Today’s guest is Tom Wheelwright, founder, and CEO of WealthAbility and Best-Selling Author of Tax-Free Wealth. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3326 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. WealthAbility is a financial education company equipping entrepreneurs and investors with the information and systems they need to reduce taxes legally. Tom shares how he gives employees space to think, and it helps them develop leaders faster. He also talked about allowing employees to think differently within the workplace to boost creativity and productivity and improve motivation. Discover how getting people to own it helped them to grow.   Get the show notes for Give Employees Space to Think Differently with Tom Wheelwright at WealthAbility Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TomWheelwright with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTomWheelwright   #GiveEmployeesSpace #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode919 #financialeducationcompany #CPA #taxexpert Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Quiet Quitting is about doing the bare minimum at work. It's about doing what is only required of you without telling your boss you're leaving. In this special episode, our CEO, Amanda Hammett, joins us for a conversation on what leaders should know about Quiet Quitting and how to prevent it in the workplace. Amanda is an expert on young leaders in the workforce and the host of the Next Generation Rockstars podcast. She talks with millennials and their leaders to see what is working to create rockstars in today's ever-changing workforce. In this episode, we will share some insights on how to recognize and prevent quiet quitting as a leader of a fast-growing company. Discover the most common reasons why Quiet Quitting happens and why investing in your leaders is necessary. Learn the key areas you need to focus on if you want your leaders to be well-equipped in this pivotal situation.   Get the show notes for How Leaders Can Prevent Quiet Quitting - Special Episode Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AmandaHammett with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAmandaHammett918   #QuietQuitters #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode918 #boomers #genX #millennials #genZ Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership principles are essential for management professionals to have so they can accomplish their business goals. While there are several styles of leadership and unique theories, all great leaders have similar leadership principles that help them find success. Today’s guest is Joseph Hansen, founder and CEO of Buy Box Experts. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2186 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Buy Box Experts is a marketing agency for medium to large online sellers and investors of businesses selling on Amazon. They provide website owners and Marketplace sellers with strategic and technical expertise to increase sales velocity and profitability. In this episode, Joseph shares some essential leadership principles that would help you grow your business and how being authentic helps drive company culture. He also talked about the importance of values, how he organizes them into core values and aspirations, and why he does it that way. Discover why having self-awareness is crucial and why it is considered one of the fundamental parts of leadership strengths.   Get the show notes for The Principles of Leadership that Drive Growth with Joseph Hansen at Buy Box Experts Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JosephHansen with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJosephHansen   #PrinciplesofLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode917 #marketingagency #investorsofbusinesses #Amazon Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Having the right culture makes all the difference. Successful companies typically have to put a great deal of attention into setting up the right culture that aligns with their mission, vision, and values. Setting up the right culture is hugely important to the success and overall health of your company, people, and customers. For it boosts productivity, decreases turnover, and improves employee engagement. Today’s guest is Chintan Shah, founder, and CEO of Brainvire Infotech. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2261 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Brainvire Infotech is a reliable IT consultancy and Digital Enabler that has transformed many businesses. They are committed to offering time-tested contributions by innovation in the field of Information technology. In this episode, Chintan talks about setting up the right culture, and a lot of this comes from his background of an entrepreneurial family. He also shares how a company can thrive by putting people first and the importance of hiring people with the right attitude if you want the right culture.   Get the show notes for Setting Up the Right Culture for Growth with Chintan Shah at Brainvire Infotech Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChintanShah with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChintanShah   #SettingUpTheRightCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode916 #ITconsultancy #DigitalEnabler  Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Trust is the foundation of company success. Building trust in a team is just as important as building your brand. Employees must believe in each other. Because when they don’t, communication, teamwork, and performance inevitably suffer. Today’s guest is Charles Feltman, founder, and owner of Insight Coaching. Insight Coaching is a sole proprietorship that has been in business in California since founded in 1992. They served a wide variety of individuals and companies with coaching, consulting, and training. Charles brings us decades of experience and practical insight into building trust in a team. He talks about every leader’s role in building trust in the team and how it is up to the leader to make the first move to earn the trust of their followers. Not only does the leader have to earn trust, but the leader also has to grant trust to others, so they feel empowered to act responsibly and with authority to achieve the goals set before them. Discover why psychological safety plays a dominant role in highly effective teams.   Get the show notes for Building Trust in a Team Environment with Charles Feltman - Cycle of Commitment Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChrisPrefontaine with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttCharlesFeltman   #BuildingTrustinaTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode915 #ExecutiveCoach  Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders all across the world would say that one of the most important aspects in creating the kind of growth that is necessary is getting everyone in the company aligned. Every leader should start looking at the bigger picture and understand everyone’s role within the company. Good employee alignment is essential to helping employees stay focused and maximizing profits for the company. Today’s guest is Chris Prefontaine, CEO, and founder of Wicked Smart. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3938 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Wicked Smart empowers individuals and families to create the life of their dreams. They encourage aspiring investors and entrepreneurs to take the first step towards creating REAL income with real estate. In this episode, Chris shares how the company grew together at the same rate and direction. We also discuss how sharing customer stories on how their life was changed and the impact the team has made on them kept employees aligned.   Get the show notes for Getting Everybody Aligned Creates Growth with Chris Prefontaine at Wicked Smart Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChrisPrefontaine with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChrisPrefontaine   #GettingEveryoneAligned #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode914 #DBASmartRealEstateCoach #RealEstateCoach Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Always treat your employees precisely as you want them to treat your best customers. Employees who believe that leaders are concerned about them as a whole person, not just an employee, are more productive, more satisfied, and more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability. Today’s guest is Matthew Davis, CEO, and Owner of Davis Business Law. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2987 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Davis Law is a group of dedicated general counsel and litigation experts for business clients of all sizes. Their goal is to provide a solid foundation for growth while preventing and eliminating legal problems. They transform how companies operate by enhancing and systematizing procedures to minimize legal mishaps and maximize growth. Matthew shares how he treats employees like internal customers and gives them a work-life balance. We discuss why it's important in growing your business and retaining employees. Discover how to take your business to the next level and continue to grow in scale the way you want it to.   Get the show notes for Leaders treat employees like internal customers with Matthew Davis at Davis Business Law Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MatthewDavis with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMatthewDavis   #Leaderstreatemployees #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode913 #BusinessLaw #businesslawyers Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader I know wants their employees to solve their own problems. Leaders who solve problems for their people are considered micro managers. When employees solve their own problems, they feel more empowered. Today’s guest is Lee Deaner, Founder & CEO at Leading Edge Training Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2207 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Leading Edge Training Solutions helps companies both large and small take huge steps forward in how they reach, train, and inform their sales force. They build highly customized virtual programs that are learner focused and utilize a combination of technology, production, and web conferencing platforms in unconventional ways. Lee shares his thoughts on how employees think and solve their challenges. We discuss how mistakes are a necessary part of the innovation process because from mistakes comes learning. Discover how to shift your leadership so that employees solve their own problems.   Get the show notes for Leading Employees To Solve Their Own Problems with Lee Deaner at Leading Edge Training Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LeeDeaner with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLeeDeaner   #EmployeesToSolveTheirOwn Problems #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode912 #webconferencingplatforms Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership comes in many shapes, forms, and people. Across the history, many great leaders have emerged with exceptional leadership styles in providing guidance, executing plans, and motivating people. Today’s guest is Brandon Knudsen, Co-Founder & CEO at Ziggi’s Coffee. Inc Magazine ranked its company #1421 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Ziggi’s Coffee is a leading specialty coffee shop and drive-thru franchise with 50 locations nationwide. Dedicated to serving only the finest sustainably-sourced coffee, uniquely handcrafted drinks, and amazing locally-made breakfast, lunch, and snack options. Brandon Knudsen shares his thoughts on leadership styles. Discover how different leadership styles apply to driving the growth of the company. We discuss how he overcame challenges and the things he learned along the way.   Get the show notes for Leadership Styles that Drive Growth with Brandon Knudsen at Ziggi's Coffee Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrandonKnudsen with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrandonKnudsen   #LeadershipStyles #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode911 #coffeeshop #drivethrufranchise Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership mindset is very important for the growth of the company. It involves having certain attitudes, beliefs, and expectations that create the foundation of who you are, how you lead others, and how you interact with and influence your colleagues. Today’s guest is Nathan Miller, Founder & CEO at Rentec Direct. Inc Magazine ranked its company #2887 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Rentec Direct serves as a web-based, full-featured property management software for landlords and property managers. Nathan shares his thoughts on how leadership mindset drives growth. We discuss the importance of employees and creating a family culture. We dived into the some core aspects of leadership mindset to help employees be a stronger leader and drive growth for the company.   Get the show notes for The Leadership Mindset Drives Growth with Nathan Miller at Rentec Direct Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NathanMiller with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttNathanMiller   #LeadershipMindsetDrivesGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode910 #propertymanagementsoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!