Growth Think Tank

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!

In a typical work environment, we are challenged to improve collaboration. With today's shelter in place and working from home, the need to improve collaboration is more critical than ever. If you want to improve collaboration, most leaders think about the technology and tools that make it all work. However, the real issue is what you do daily to improve collaboration. My guest today is Joe Blewitt, CEO of Epion Health. His company was ranked #276 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Joe shares his rituals that improve collaboration. We look at all aspects of collaboration, so make sure you check out this episode. Get the show notes for Improving Collaboration in a Virtual World with Joe Blewitt at Epion Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Blewitt at Epion Health with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JoeBlewitt #ImproveCollaboration #leadership #GHepisode549 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Recently, my team took a look at top leadership mistakes in a new training series. In this video, you can see what we choose as the #1 leadership mistake. It is common for leaders to think they are doing the RIGHT thing, but this leadership mistake is killing your growth. Tune in to this behind the scenes video on the top leadership mistake that is killing your business. Get the show notes for This Leadership Mistake Is So Common – Do you make it? – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep548 #LeadershipMistakes #Leadership #GHepisode548 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We all have to commit to a path even under stress. Now more than ever do have to focus on decision making under pressure. Given the shifts in business over the last few months, leaders will have to make some hard choices. The skills of decision making under pressure can be learned. There is a formula for it. My guest today is Alec Torelli, a professional poker player, who has that formula for decision making under pressure. He has spent years in high stakes games and forced to make decisions with logic and intuition. We look at all aspects of making a tough decision and the enemies of being decisive. Alec also shares a little about his experience being in Northern Italy during the COVID-19 ordeal. Join us today to increase your capacity for decision making under pressure. Get the show notes for Decision Making Under Pressure Like Now with Alec Torelli, Professional Poker Player Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Alec Torelli with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttAlecTorelli #DecisionMakingUnderPressure #leadership #GHepisode547 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!  

We find ourselves in a time of uncertainty. When you don't know what to do next, you have to develop a strong sense of leadership in uncertain times. You can't do what you have always done. You have to lead your team through this ordeal. My guest today is Joe Calloway, best selling author, speaker, and advisor to mid-market companies. Joe and I talk about the importance of the foundational elements of leadership, like mission, vision, and values. Leadership in uncertain times requires you to improve communication and deepen your ability to serve. Discover strategies and tactics that will help you be the leader your team craves. Get the show notes for  Leadership in Uncertain Times with Joe Calloway Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Joe Calloway with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJoeCalloway  #LeadershipinUncertainTimes #Leadership #GHepisode546 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You know that investing in your people is important. Given the uncertainty that you are facing you may not want to focus on leadership development right now. I get it. If you are scrambling to save clients and preserve your cash, you can't even think about it. However, if you want to come out of COVID-19 stronger than ever before, leadership development is one of the best strategies that will allow your people to contribute to the stability of the company now. Leadership development will also be what pulls you out of today's uncertainty. Get the show notes for Why Leadership Development is Important Especially In Uncertain Times – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep545 #LeadershipDevelopisImportant #Leadership #GHepisode545 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Are you ready to lead through today's COVID-19 ordeal? There is no doubt that we are in a moment that requires crisis leadership. Today, we look at the shifts necessary for sales and marketing in this new economy. My guest today is Angelique Rewers, CEO of The Corporate Agent. Her company works with small, medium, and boutique firms to develop strategies to work with corporate clients. We dive into the elements of crisis leadership that are different than other styles of leadership. Angelique shares how she has managed her mindset to prepare to lead the team. We also look at crisis leadership strategies that are required to shift our marketing and sales. Join the conversation. Get the show notes for Sales and Marketing Shifts Necessary In Crisis Leadership with Angelique Rewers at The Corporate Agent Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Angelique Rewers at The Corporate Agent with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AngeliqueRewers #CrisisLeadership #leadership #GHepisode544 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting your employees to innovate and create value means you are encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. Leaders that develop employees by embracing entrepreneurial thinking see a lift in loyalty and problem-solving. My guest today is Dane Maxwell, author of Start from Zero. We look at entrepreneurial thinking inside the organization. Discover how you can lead others to think like entrepreneurs. Get the show notes for Why We Must Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking for Growth with Dane Maxwell Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Dane Maxwell with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttDaneMaxwell #EntrepreneurialThinking #Leadership #GHepisode543 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

When your people go beyond responsibility, they are taking ownership of their work. They take ownership of the client experience. Ownership is YES or NO. Ownership is black or white. Ownership is not grey like responsibility. As a leader, you can inspire employees into taking ownership without financial tools like options, shares, profit-sharing, or any money. Today, we look at how you can inspire employees to take ownership. We look at three moves in leadership that encourage people to take ownership of their work. I will explain how this applies to you and your leadership in today’s video. Get the show notes for Leaders Inspire Employees to Take Ownership of their Work- Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep542 #InspireEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode542 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Hiring the right people is essential to growth. You must be attracting talent to your company. I have talked with many leaders about the importance of attracting talent in today's tight job market. We are looking at every angle of culture as a competitive advantage. My guest today is Bryan Jackovcic, Founder and President of Fusion Health. His company was ranked #556 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Bryan and I talk about the aspects of attracting talent beyond money. We look at how you can use your culture to find the right people. Discover the keys to attracting talent from a company that has zero involuntary turnovers. Get the show notes for Attracting Talent with Culture with Bryan Jakovcic at Fusion Health Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jonah Berger with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BryanJakovcic  #AttractingTalentwithCulture #Leadership #GHepisode541 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!