Growth Think Tank

Sometimes you might feel guilt for needing to re-charge. I believe leaders need to learn to rest, not quit when they are tired. Today, I share with you some reason why you want to learn to rest, not quit. We also look at letting go of the guilt that often comes with resting. Discover why you must learn to rest, not quit. Relaxing is part of the journey. Get the show notes for Leaders Learn to Rest, Not Quit – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep559  #LearntoRestNotQuit #Leadership #GHepisode559 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Growth is more manageable when you a solid foundation that guides the company, the people, and the decisions. One element of that is having a values-driven organization. The company's core values allow people to make decisions and coordinate action for a shared future. When you have a values-driven organization, you have guides for the people to operate with limited oversight. My guest today is Kurt Luidhardt, Co-founder of Prosper Group. His company was ranked #466 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Kurt shares the hidden cost of not being a values-driven organization. We look at how to make values a more significant part of working together. Discover how you can create a values-driven organization. Get the show notes for The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Values-Driven Organization with Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Kurt Luidhardt at Prosper Group with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/KurtLuidhardt #ValuesDrivenOrganization #Leadership #GHepisode558 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Eventually, you wonder how you can stop feeling overwhelmed. I have struggled with his for years in my leadership of a fast-growth company. I discovered that it is better to change how you approach your work and not just keep putting in more hours. In short, stop feeling overwhelmed with this super simple productivity hack. Today, I share with you a story about time-blocking that I was reminded when I did a home project. You may wonder how installing a garden hose holder relates to leadership. Tune-in to stop feeling overwhelmed by re-thinking how you work. Get the show notes for Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Use your Time Wisely - Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep557 #StopFeelingOverwhelmed #Leadership #GHepisode557 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many people avoid transparent communication. Some think that they are transparent enough. When you value transparent communication, you are open and honest to a fault. You dare to share more than most feel comfortable. Your team begins to trust you because you have transparent communication. My guest today is Saint Hung, CEO of Universal Processing. His company was ranked #500 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the importance of transparent communication and what it means to share everything that you can legally share. Fast-growth companies tend to be more transparent than most companies. Get the show notes for How Transparent Communication Contributes to Fast-growth with Saint Hung at Universal Processing Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Saint Hung at Universal Processing with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/SaintHung #TransparentCommunication #leadership #GHepisode556 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Let's start with a fact: servant leadership is more than a buzzword. Servant leadership is more than a leadership strategy. I believe the core of servant leadership is the mindset. Leaders that are willing to put their employees first and serve them takes confidence and courage. My guest today is Dwight Hunt, President, and CEO of B3 Group. We look at the power of servant leadership. Dwight shared how servant leadership has allowed for the growth of B3 Group. They reached #109 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Servant leadership will help you lead your team to fast growth too. Tune-in to discover how you can leverage the mindset of a servant in your leadership development. Get the show notes for The Power of Servant Leadership Now with Dwight Hunt at B3 Group Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Dwight Hunt at B3 Group with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DwightHunt #ServantLeadership #leadership #GHepisode555 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

During this challenging time, we have to get used to new ways of operating our companies and living our lives. Leadership now is essential and requires new approaches. You can't do what you have always done. The challenges of working remotely and preparing for work beyond the initial pressure that COVID-19 has caused us to re-think how we engage with our teams. Leadership now is best when you vary how you lead to match the moment and the person. Today, I look at using the right tool, which is more than just fixing things around the house. You might be wondering why I have a wrench in my hand. Tune-in to this short video to get more about how selecting the right tool relates to leadership now. Get the show notes for Leadership Now Requires Using The Right Tool – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep554 #LeadershipNow #Leadership #GHepisode554 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A big part of your growth is the ability to stay curious. When you think you know it all, you close off new ideas. Your arrogance can get the best of you. Staying curious is what top performs do. Today's guest is Molly Fletcher, who is a female motivational speaker, keynote speaker, and former sports agent. We talk about the power of staying curious. We look at why that is important in leadership and also in negotiation too. Molly shares her insights on staying curious as a way to keep growing as a leader. Get the show notes for Why Staying Curious is a Game Changer and How it Powers Up Negotiation with Molly Fletcher Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Molly Fletcher with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MollyFletcher #StayingCurious #leadership #GHepisode553 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Attracting the right people is vital to your success and company growth. Today, we look at how to hire based on core values. The hiring steps are often a trial and error process. My guest today is David Wright, Co-founder of Pattern. His company was ranked #404 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the foundational elements of how to hire based on core values. Tune-in to our conversation to get the steps he had learned work for their company. Get the show notes for How to Hire Based on Core Values with David Wright at Pattern Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring David Wright at Pattern with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DavidWright #HireBasedonCoreValues #leadership #GHepisode552 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The period of COVID-19 has forced many of us to slow down, even if it is just less travel and no wasted time commuting. When your goal is growing as a leader, you often want to have a quick chat with your team and get to work executing. However, there is a question I often use with my clients that goes like this "Have you seen a benefit in slowing down to speed up?" I get a 100% yes to this. yet so many people focused on growing as a leader don't actually adhere to this mantra. It is quite interesting that we know the value of slowing down, but forget to do it so often. Today, we look at how slowing down to speed up effects your growth as a leader and the growth of your people too. I share the single most important reason for slowing down to speed up with you today. Get the show notes for Slowing Down To Speed Up - Growing As a Leader Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep551 #GrowingAsaLeader #Leadership #GHepisode551 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business owner I know is under tremendous pressure right now. For some, it is the pressure to keep up with the new demand for their services and products. For many, it is how to navigate through a crisis. If you are like me, you believe there is an opportunity in times like this. Today we are looking at the benefits of an ownership culture through a crisis. My guests are Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad at PRX Performance. Their company was ranked #189 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about how their business is booming with the demand for in-home gym equipment. We also look at the foundation of their company, which centers on an ownership culture. If your business is not taking off right now, you still have a ton to gain by understanding the power of an ownership culture. Discover how you can engage your team to new levels through a crisis. Get the show notes for Benefits of an Ownership Culture Through A Crisis with Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad at PRX Performance Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Brian Brasch and Erik Hopperstad with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BrianBraschandErikHopperstad #ThroughACrisis #leadership #GHepisode550 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!