Growth Think Tank

Persistence is needed more than ever as everything is changing fast. Those people that have persistence will drive the company goals forward. Part of the formula is hiring people that already have a natural dose of persistence inside them. You also have to lead them to increase their confidence too. My guest today is James Heller, Founder of Wrapify. His company was ranked #309 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how James sees persistence in his fast-growth company. We talk about the ins and outs of persistence. Get the show notes for Persistence Drives Growth with James Heller at Wrapify Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring  James Heller  with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JamesHeller #Persistence #Leadership #GHepisode501 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

WOW! Today marks the 500th episode of the show, and I am beaming with pride. I took a journey back at the past episodes and the fantastic guests that have been on the show. Best selling authors, amazing speakers, leaders in the trenches (pun intended), and so many get topics. Today, I am honored to share with you the 500th episode of the podcast. Join me and walk down memory lane. I might share some key episodes that you have missed. Get the show notes for The 500th Episode: A Look Back At My Favorite Moments and Guests on the Podcast Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/The500thEpisode #The500thEpisode#Leadership #GHepisode500 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Transparent leadership creates trust with your people. When you embrace openness within everything, you have a chance to create a remarkable culture. Employees feel heard and valued. The transparent leader must be courageous. My guest today is Adam LaBarbera, CEO of EETechMedia. His company was ranked #301 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the power of being a transparent leader. Adam shares his journey to figuring it out. Discover why being a transparent leader drives company growth. Get the show notes for Transparent Leadership Creates Trust with Adam LaBarbera at EETechMedia Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring  Adam LaBarbera  with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdamLaBarbera  #TransparentLeadership #Leadership #GHepisode499 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your job as a leader requires you to have stamina and mental clarity. Your best strategy for increasing your energy and being a healthy leader is to focus on your nutrition. Recently, I started a journey to be a healthy leader for my team, my family, and mostly for myself. My guest today is Angelo Poli, founder of MetPro. They are focused on the science of transformation. We talk about why being a healthy leader is essential. We look at some of the mistakes we make as leaders. I dive deep into Angelo's program for losing weight and transforming your body in today's episode. If you want to be a healthy leader, tune in and prepare to be changed. Get the show notes for Becoming an Energetic and Healthy Leader with Angelo Poli at Metpro Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Angelo Poli @Metpro with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AngeloPoli #HealthyLeaders #Leadership #GHepisode498 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We all know that when you invest in yourself you get to grow in new ways. However, many people let their fears control them. Warren Buffett has said openly about the need to invest in yourself, "The most important investment you can make is in yourself." Today, I share why you must invest in yourself. I share a story about one of my clients who invested in himself in a time that was tough, but he wanted the payoff. Discover how you can get over your fear and invest in yourself as a leader. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Invest in Yourself to Evolve as a Leader Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep497 #BTS #InvestinYourself #SoloEpisode #GHepisode497 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Our people are the most valuable aspects of our businesses. It more than their hard work and even their output. However, customer first has dominated much of the leadership for many decades. "Employee First" is a model of leadership where people are put ahead of the strategy, technology, profits, and even customers. My guest today is James Dowd, Co-Founder of Iuvo Logistics. His company was ranked #310 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover the benefits of "Employee First" beyond happy employees. James shares how he created a new model within his industry and the improvement of his retention rate. "Employee First" may be foreign to you, but it could be the key to new growth. Get the show notes for Discover Why Employee First Works with James Dowd at Iuvo Logistics Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring James Dowd with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JamesDowd #EmployeeFirst #Leadership #GHepisode496 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

What do you do with the excuses your people come up with for why they didn't make a goal? If you tolerate excuses, you will get more of them. This episode is about creating a "no excuses culture." This episode is a proactive strategy to align your company to take ownership of their work. A "no excuses culture" will generate loyalty and creativity when times are challenging. If you are tired of the excuses, this is the interview for you. My guest today is Roy Dekel, Founder of SetSchedule. His company was ranked #196 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about Roy's approach to a no-excuses culture. Roy shares with you how he has created his no-excuses culture. We talk about using a powerful technique when excuses are tossed about. Discover how you could benefit and implement a no-excuses culture. Get the show notes for Creating A No Excuses Culture to Drive Growth with Roy Dekel at SetSchedule Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @RoyDekel with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GHRoyDekel #CNoExcusesCulture #Leadership #GHepisode495 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

We have things we do each day that define who we are. Your leadership rituals are just as important as any other rituals you have. This is the holiday season, and our rituals often make us happy. These traditions often allow us to reflect on life and give it to others. When you think about your leadership rituals, you want to select them with care. You also want to be mindful of the rituals that empower you and those that don't. Today, I share some of the top leadership rituals that you will allow you to be a stronger leader. Get the show notes for Behind the Scenes: Developing Leadership Rituals Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GTTep494 #BTS #LeadershipRituals #SoloEpisode #GHepisode494 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You want to create an organization that adapts quickly. My guest today is Adam Petrilli, Founder of Web Presence. His company was ranked #208 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Discover how to create an organization that adapts quickly. Get the show notes for How to Create an Organization that Adapts Quickly with Adam Petrilli at Web Presence Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @AdamPetrilli with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdamPetrilli #CreateanOrganizationthatAdaptsQuickly #Leadership #GHepisode493 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Have you ever wondered, "why is culture important?" Culture for some companies is an afterthought. I talk to many fast-growth companies, and they know the importance of culture. Today we talk about why is culture important with Johnny Owens, founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company is #136 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny shares with us how he looks at culture. His company has grown very fast, and the team is relatively small. Tune in to the interview to hear "why culture is important" if you want to grow quickly. Get the show notes for Why is Culture important with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @johnnyowensCFI with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnnyOwens  #WhyisCultureImportant #Leadership #GHepisode492 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!