Growth Think Tank

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!