Growth Think Tank

What a year it has been. Instead of looking back at our mistakes, let’s look at how you can prepare for the new year. Discover three essential elements to being a stronger and more influential leader who can activate growth this year. When you prepare for the new year the right way, you will meet any challenges you face in the new year. You will also get a bonus treat when I share the uncomfortable truth about goals. This one thing will be the one thing that determines if you receive your goals. Get the show notes for Prepare for the New Year – Strategies that Activate Growth with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/PreparefortheNewYear  #PreparefortheNewYear #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode676 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #WelcomeYear2021 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Those that have an ownership stake tend to think differently about the work and decisions they have to make. Do you believe that getting employees that think like owners without any real financial ownership is possible? Well, I have seen it happen over and over. In fact, it is one of the most significant driving forces in fast-growth companies. Today's guest is Sam Eitzen, CEO at The Snap Bar. Inc Magazine ranked The Snap Bar #217 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Sam shares his leadership insights that catapulted his company to fast growth. We look at what happens with employees think like owners. Discover how you can engage your employees to think like owners. Get the show notes for Getting Employees to Think Like Owners with Sam Eitzen at The Snap Bar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Sam Eitzen at The Snap Bar with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttSamEitzen  #ThinkLikeOwners #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode665 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Being a servant leader is not new. The big idea is as the CEO; you serve your people. However, you have to understand the servant leadership skills if you want to get all the value you can out of this idea. Today's guest is John Eanes, CEO at Eanes Heating & Air Conditioning. Inc Magazine ranked them #4330 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. John shares how servant leadership skills have impacted his company's growth. We look at why it drives growth in a way that allows you to improve your servant leadership skills. Get the show notes for The Ins and Outs of Servant Leadership Skills with John Eanes at Eanes Heating and Air Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Eanes at Eanes Heating and Air with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnEanes  #ServantLeadershipSkills #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode674 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Thinking you know it all is the enemy to growth. When you can stay curious, you get to see perspectives. Today's guest is Mitch Greenwald, CEO at Cloudbakers. Inc Magazine ranked them #1174 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Cloudbakers is the Google Cloud Premier Partner that will ensure a fast and quality implementation. Mitch gives us a look into why we must stay curious when we want to grow our companies. He and I explore what that means for leaders that can stay curious despite the pressure to know it all. Get the show notes for One Key to Leadership is to Stay Curious with Mitch Greenwald at Cloudbakers Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mitch Greenwald at Cloudbakers with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMitchGreenwald  #StayCurious #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode673 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your company has a culture whether or not you intentionally set it. When you define your culture to empower people, you set up the business for long-term success. The essential parts to define your culture are a big part of why a company grows fast. Today's guest is Goddard Abel, CEO at G2. Inc Magazine ranked G2 #408 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. This company helps B2C and B3b brands provide immersive online shopping experiences. Goddard sees the power of culture through all of the companies he has built over the years. Discover the ability to define your culture with intention. Get the show notes for Define Your Culture Before You Create Your Product with Godard Abel at G2 Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Godard Abel at G2 with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGodardAbel  #DefineYourCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode672 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Adapting to the ups and downs of a crazy, fast-paced work environment is all about embracing change. Companies that resist change and make excuses suffer the consequences. The leaders of any organization must embrace change, and they must also encourage growth across the organization. My guest today is Co-CEO and co-founder of Soundstripe. This company was ranked #68 in the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Soundstripe is a marketplace for royalty-free music. Travis and I look at embracing change from a practical perspective and also the mindset. Join me for this interview to improve your leadership skills to embrace change. Get the show notes for Embracing Change in the Journey of Growth with Travis Terrell at Soundstripe Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank an Interview with Travis Terrell at Soundstripe with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTravisTerrell #EmbracingChange #leadership #GHepisode671 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

People are essential to every business that is growing fast. The heart of leadership is focusing on your people. Your product or service is essential, but scaling quickly requires people to feel like you care about them. Today's guest is Kurt Donnell, CEO at Freestar. Inc Magazine ranked Freestar #1 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. They were also ranked 36 in the 2020 list. Freestar works with businesses to build brand awareness, establish marketing campaigns, and increase revenue based upon content promotion. Kurt shares his journey and why he believes the heart of leadership is so important. Discover how Kurt sees the heart of leadership in today's interview. Get the show notes for Focusing on Your People is  the Heart of Leadership with Kurt Donnell at Freestar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Kurt Donnell at Freestar with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttKurtDonnell  #HeartofLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode670 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Culture is just as essential as your service or product. In fact, I believe that your people should feel like they come first. This is what I call an employee-first culture. Today’s guest is Mel Gun, CEO at SYNERGEN Health. Inc Magazine ranked SYNERGEN Health #3906 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored on the Inc 5000 five times. SYNERGEN Health is an end-to-end revenue cycle management solution that ensures the financial success of medical practices. Mel and I discuss the critical elements of an employee-first culture. We look at the power of people inside our companies. You may be hesitant to have an employee-first culture, but discover the real benefits in today’s show. Get the show notes for Employee First Culture Requires Strong Leadership with Mel Gun at SYNERGEN Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Mel Gun at SYNERGEN Health with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMelGun  #EmployeeFirstCulture #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode669 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders that invest in employees dare to see a future where their employees are an essential part of the business growth. When you fail to prioritize your employee’s development, you may not feel it immediately, but you will see it in the long term. Today’s guest is Gregg Cohen, CEO at JWB Real Estate Capital. Inc Magazine ranked JWB Real Estate Capital #1841 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They have been honored with this eight times. They provide high-quality single-family rental homes to thousands of residents in Jacksonville and have over five years of experience and 3300 properties under management. Gregg believes leaders must invest in employees, so they grow. However, it is more than growth. When you invest in employees, they feel like the organization is taking care of them. Join us for today’s interview with Gregg. Get the show notes for Unique Ways to Invest in Employees and the Culture with Gregg Cohen at JWB Real Estate Capital Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Gregg Cohen at JWB Real Estate Capital with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttGregCohen  #InvestinEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode668 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Most early-stage companies focus on the product or service they are bringing to market. What you sell is essential for sure. However, the fast-growth companies think beyond the business model to the culture alignment. In short, CEOs that I have talked to know the importance of people. Culture alignment is a function of how do the people feel aligned with their work. Do they love it or do it because that is what they get paid for. Today's guest is Thomas Black, CEO at Nepali Capital. Inc Magazine ranked Nepali Capital #21 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We talk about culture alignment in the early stages of growth. Nepali grew revenues by 10,957% in three years because of their culture alignment. Thomas shares some particular challenges he had to overcome to become the leader the team needed. Get the show notes for Leadership Shapes Culture Alignment Through Fast-growth with Thomas Black at Nepali Capital Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Thomas Black at Nepali Capital with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttThomasBlack  #CultureAlignment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode667 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!