Growth Think Tank

The work in defining your company values may seem like fluffy work. However, after talking with hundreds of leaders from the Inc 5000, I can assure you that defining your company values is a strategic move that pays off. We look in the trenches with a company that has grown incredibly fast by emphasizing company values. Today, my interview is with Sam Bobley, Co-founder, at Ocrolus. They offer a service for document-driven workflows in the digital space to help clients make faster, smarter decisions. Ocrolus was ranked #30 in the Inc 5000 list for 2020. Sam shares stories about how defining your company values are one of the best things the company did to boost growth. Get the show notes for Defining Your Company Values Creates Unity with Sam Bobley at Ocrolus Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Sam Bobley at Ocrolus with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SamBobley  #DefiningYourCompanyValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode638 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Imagine the power of visionary leadership that connects people and aligns the work to a robust culture. It is financial health, strong employee experience, and your own peace of mind. The vision of culture is not something we take time to consider, given the need for focus on today's issues. I invite you to think about your vision of culture as the company grows and evolves. This is an essential part of your success as a leader sees the future and aligns resources to what is most important. The vision of culture is complex and yet simple too. Get the show notes for The Vision of Culture - What it Could Be Like - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep637  #VisionofCulture #Leadership #GHepisode637 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One big issue in leadership is still the lack of representation of women in leadership. The surprising thing is that the strong women in my life are all strong leaders, so it makes sense that we would have more women leaders at work too. Today we look at how to improve the numbers of women in leadership. My guest is Heather Elrod, CEO at Amazing Lash Studio. Her company was ranked #260 on the 2018 Inc 5000 list. Amazing Lash Studio has made this list for three consecutive years. Heather shares her views on mentorship and its impact on women in leadership. We look at how to give the women around you more opportunities to be the leaders they are capable of. Get the show notes for The Importance of Women in Leadership and Mentorship with Heather Elrod at Amazing Lash Studio Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Heather Elrod with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/HeatherElrod  #WomeninLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode6356 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Creating a fantastic experience for your employees and partners is done with intention. Some of the keys to this are transparent communication and an open environment. Today's guest is Bill Spohn, Co-founder of TruTech Tools. His company was ranked #4643 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at why they open up the financials. They also train their employees to understand the financials. Transparent communication is one of the key drivers that Bill says has impacted the company's continuous growth. Get the show notes for Leaders Embrace Transparent Communication with Bill Spohn at TruTech Tools Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Bill Spohn at TruTech Tools with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BillSpohn  #TransparentCommunication #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode635 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you decide to improve your leadership skills, you may think the best solution is to find the latest book on leadership. I have interviewed many authors in the world of leadership, and they are smart for sure, but they may also lead you down a different path. If you are the leader of an Inc 5000 company -- or want to be -- you might want to look to your peers on the Inc list. I study the founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies. In this video, you will find a few helpful insights to improve your leadership skills. I will help you find your next step. Join me today to improve your leadership skills in this short video. Get the show notes for Where to Start When You Want to Improve Your Leadership Skills Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep634  #ImproveYourLeadershipSkills #Leadership #GHepisode634 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

This may sound scary to you, but you should encourage entrepreneurial thinking at all your company levels. When you have entrepreneurial thinking, you have a culture of ownership. Today's guest is Dr. Johnny Garcia, founder of SimIS. His company was ranked #3401 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. We look at the power of entrepreneurial thinking. This is something I have noticed in my research with other fast-growth companies. Join us today to look at entrepreneurial thinking as a way to improve autonomy and innovation. Get the show notes for Communication, Autonomy and Entrepreneurial Thinking with Dr. Johnny Garcia at SimIS Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Dr. Johnny Garcia at SimIS with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DrJohnnyGarcia  #EntrepreneurialThinking #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode633 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you understand the underpinnings of culture, you will be a more decisive and effective leader. Alain Hunkins is a thought leader and expert in the area of culture. We talk about this book, "Cracking the Culture Code," that will unlock a new awareness in your leaders and impact your company. Alain Hunkins serves on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education. His clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. Today, Alain Hunkins gives you a playbook to understand your company culture that will improve your bottom line. Get the show notes for Conversations with the Author of Cracking the Leadership Code - Alain Hunkins Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Alain Hunkins with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAlainHunkins  #AlainHunkins #BestSellingAuthors #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode632 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When you take time to attend meetings or even take time away from the office, do you feel a touch of anxiety about the amount of email that will clutter up your inbox? The "I get too much email" is a familiar feeling for anyone who is a business founder. Today, we look at some of the real issues that lead to "too much email." There is a bigger problem going on that you have to understand. Discover some new approaches to the despair of "too much email." Get the show notes for What to Do When You Get Too Much Email – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep631  #TooMuchEmail #Leadership #GHepisode631 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Decisions shape the stories of our lives. Better decision making requires you to use everything you have available to you. Today, we look at the five questions to better decision making with Andy Stanley. Andy is a pastor and founder of Atlanta-based North Point Ministries. Andy is also the author of Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and many more books too. His messages, leadership videos, and podcasts receive millions of views monthly across various websites and digital platforms. We talk about how leaders can make better decisions. We look at what gets in the way of making better decisions. Discover how you can face tough choices and still make decisions that you will be proud of. Get the show notes for 5 Questions to Make Better Decisions - Interview with Andy Stanley Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Andy Stanley with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAndyStanley  #MakeBetterDecisions #SelfLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode630 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In times like today, we have to move fast. We must be encouraging agility at all levels of the company. Encouraging agility is hiring the right people. It is about how you lead them too. Today's guest is Chris Ratterman, CEO of Shady Rays. His company was ranked #54 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. They sell fantastic sunglasses, reading glasses, and blue light glasses. I loved their ordering process, and the guarantee of their glasses is replacement even if you lost them. Chris and I discuss the reason you be encouraging agility if you want a fast-growth company. Tune in today to boost your skills in encouraging agility. Get the show notes for Encouraging Agility to Activate Growth with Chris Ratterman at Shady Rays Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Chris Ratterman at Shady Rays with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ChrisRatterman  #EncouragingAgility #ShadyRays #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode629 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!