Growth Think Tank

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!

Back-to-back meetings may sound optimal in how you approach your schedule. However, don't overlook the power of making time to think. If you want to see around corners and create a new future, you have to give yourself space. It may be a walk outside or even scheduling a day away from the office. Find your best strategy of making time to think. Our guest is Bryan Jakovcic, President and Owner of Fusion Health. Fusion Health was #556 on the 2019 Inc 500 list. Bryan begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is conducting better 1-on-1 meetings. In part two, Bryan is coached on making time to think. Visionaries must be intentional about time to think. You will discover how to make time to think inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Bryan Jakovcic at Fusion Health - Making Time to Think Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BryanJakovcic with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBryanJakovcic #MakingTimetoThink #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode686 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Improving leadership communication does not have the mindshare of many leaders like operational strategies. However, communication is an essential element that many employees often say needs improvement, even when the company is growing fast. In fact, improving leadership communication is critical in an agile work environment. Our guest is Mike Gentile, CEO of Cisoshare. Cisoshare was #88 on the 2019 Inc 500 list. Mike begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is being intentional about his family as much as the work. He shares why putting his family at the top of his to-do list has improved his leadership. In part two, Mike is coached on improving leadership communication. We look at the enemies of communication when you are leading a growing team. You will discover how to improving leadership communication inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Mike Gentile at CISOSHARE Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MikeGentile with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttMikeGentile #ImprovingLeadershipCommunication #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode685 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders feel that they have to make the most of every minute of the day. They optimize their schedules to get the most out of their time. However, many times they are not creating time to think. I see this quite often in my work and eventually, it catches up with these leaders. Today, we see how creating time to think is more productive than a packed calendar. Our guest is Kurt Luidhardt, co-founder of Prosper Group. Prosper Group was #466 on the 2019 Inc 500 list. Kurt begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, hiring a sales manager even with him actively involved in business development. In part two, Kurt is coached on creating time to think. Back-to-back meetings and scheduling every minute of the day may seem productive, but CEOs need white space to think. You will discover how to create time to think better inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group - Creating Time to Think Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KurtLuidhardt with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttKurtLuidhardt #CreatingTimetoThink #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode684 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!