Growth Think Tank

Leaders often talk about why transparency is important. However, the absolute truth is that each leader has a “transparency line,” which is how much openness they are comfortable with. In my hundreds of interviews with fast-growth companies, you will see a typical pattern in companies that make transparency a central part of their culture. Our guest is Todd Ablowitz, Co-CEO, and Co-founder of Infinicept. His company was #95 on the 2020 Inc 500 list. Infinicept is recognized as the second fastest-growing software company on the list. Todd gives you many reasons why transparency is important. We discuss the power of vulnerability. Transparency is important for fast-growth and to provide a basis for trust across the organization. Get the show notes for Why Transparency is Important for Growth with Todd Ablowitz at Infinicept Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ToddAblowitz with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ToddAblowitz  #TransparencyisImportant #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode696 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When starting a new enterprise, many decisions must be made. Some are urgent now, and others can be pushed off until the future. One big question is what kind of company do you want to be? This question is interpreted in many ways. But strong companies that know employees are essential to the organization's success know the importance of putting people first. My guest today is Brad Casper at Heart and Soul Marketing. Brad came from a previous Inc 5000 company and wanted to start Heart and Soul Marketing with a clear focus on the people. We look at the business case of putting people first. Brad shares the questions that he started within the very beginning. Join this interview to learn the art of putting people first. Get the show notes for The Case for Putting People First Very Early with Brad Casper  Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BradCasper with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BradCasper  #PuttingPeopleFirst #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode695 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is more than just getting the job done. We have to be Activator to lead our employees beyond what they believe is possible. Dr. Jason Jones is our special guest today. Dr. Jason Jones is the author of Activator, which is about understanding the brain science in unlocking high-performance leadership. We look at the core elements of activating others. Dr. Jason Jones shows us simple ways to connect, coach, and culture in the process of being an Activator. You will learn new elements of leadership through this interview with Dr. Jason Jones. Get the show notes for Interview with the Author of Activator - Dr. Jason Jones Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DrJasonJones with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DrJasonJones  #Activator #BestSellingAuthors #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode694 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business has to balance the right perks and profitability. Today we look at the power of offering parental leave and the impact it has on company growth. Parental leave is more than just time off to adjust to having a new child joining a family. Our special guest is Debbie Millin, COO at Globalization Partners. This company was 6th in the 2016 Inc 5000 list. Globalization Partners helps companies scale and grow internationally through their systems. Debbe and I talk about parental leave in today's world. We look at the reasons why it is essential if you want to create a place that attracts top talent. Get the show notes for When Parental Leave Drives More Growth with Debbie Millin at Globalization Partners Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DebbieMillin with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DebbieMillin  #ParentalLeaveDrivesMoreGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #Leadership #GHepisode693 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders who can do most tasks in their company seem to struggle in one central area. It is learning to delegate the right way. The main reason is they know how to do the thing. They also know how they want it done. However, great leaders know how to delegate the right way. The art of delegation can help you be the best leader you can be. Our guest is Jordan Erksine, President of Dynamic Blending. Dynamic Blending was #17 on the 2020 Inc 500 list. Jordan begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is scheduling time. He also walks us through the end of the daily routine that has amplified his impact. In part two, Jordan is coached on the struggles of delegation the right way. He is transparent in our conversation, which makes for great learning. You will discover how to delegate the right way better inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Jordan Erskine - How to Delegate the Right Way Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JordanErskine with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJordanErskine  #Delegatetherightway #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode692 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast-growth companies are fast mainly because the CEO can remove themselves from being the bottleneck. My research into fast-growth companies revealed the importance of getting employees to take ownership. When they feel like owners, they can act like owners. My guest today is Pete Maldonado, Founder of Chomps. His company was ranked #22 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Chomps are located at major retailers where they sell Chomps meat sticks made with the best ingredients. Pete begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is improving collaboration in the organization. In part two, Pete is coached on getting employees to take ownership. We look beyond employees taking responsibility for their work. You will be a more effective leader when you apply the insights we discuss together. You will discover how to getting employees to take ownership inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Pete Maldonado - Getting Employees to Take Ownership Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #PeteMaldonado with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttPeteMaldonado  #GettingEmployeestoTak Ownership #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode691 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Communication is a cornerstone in the skills of leadership. This does not mean you have to do all the talking. Actually, there is power in talking less and leading better. When you understand that listening is essential to leadership that aligns people. Our guest is Jory Schwach, CEO of Andium. His company was #200 on the 2020 Inc 500 list. Andium is an enterprise internet of things ecosystem that leverages its end-to-end software platform to bring intelligence and flexibility to hardware like never before. Jory begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is empowering others. He is very analytical and gives us a system to empowering others. In part two, he is coached on talking less and leading better. We look at what gets in the way when you talk too much. You will discover how to talk less and leading better inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Jory Schwach at Andium -  Talk Less and Lead Better  Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JorySchwach with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJorySchwach  #TalkLessandLeadBetter #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode690 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You have likely heard the phrase "Eat the frog." It comes from the iconic Brian Tracy. It means that you have to keep doing the hard stuff every day. This means can't procrastinate the problematic things. Leadership is a constant battle of being uncomfortable when you do the hard stuff. Today we talk about doing the hard stuff with Johnny Owens, founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company is #136 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is learning to delegate better. He shares insights on the delegation that has improved the company's efficiency. In part two, he is coached on doing the hard stuff. You will discover how to do the hard stuff first thing each day inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science - Doing the Hard Stuff Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnnyOwens with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnnyOwens  #DoingtheHardStuff #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode689 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Growing fast requires you to have to be an intentional leader. Pushing yourself and challenging your team members is a regular part of any CEO’s work. One aspect of being very deliberate in how CEOs spend their time is knowing the most valuable projects. Today’s guest is Bill Kerr, CEO of Avalon Healthcare Solutions. His company was ranked #4 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Bill begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is the power of giving up making decisions. He shares how much impact his team is making because they are the ones that are making the decisions to drive the company forward. In part two, Bill is coached on how CEOs spend their time. Your time is precious, and you want to make the most of it as the CEO of a growing organization. You will discover how CEOs spend their time inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series: How CEOs Spend Their Time with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BillKerr with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gtt688BillKerr  #HowCEOsSpendTheirTime #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode688 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Everything evolves. Great leaders are intentional about it. Once your company stabilizes from a growth phase, you may be thinking about what is next. In other words, you have to identify your next role in leadership. When you intentionally focus on how you are evolving, you will be seen as a stronger leader. Today’s guest is Aaron Grossman, CEO of The Talent Launch Network. His company was ranked eight consecutive times on the Inc 5000 list. His company was ranked eight consecutive times on the Inc 5000 list. Aaron begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is planning everything. In part two, he is coached on his next role in leadership. We look deep into what is going on as the company enters a new phase. You will discover how to identify your next part in leadership inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network - Identify Your Next Role in Leadership Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AaronGrossman with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAaronGrossman  # IdentifyYourNextRoleinLeadership #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode687 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!