Growth Think Tank

Join us on this very special episode where I share the good, the bad and the ugly of 2016. I talk about what worked, what didn't and the transformational changes I am going through. I get real and vulnerable about what the Trap of Success means to me and how to reach for more than a comfort zone. Plus, I share some of the exciting upcoming projects I've got going on to help you step up your game. Get the show notes for 243 | Recap of 2016 with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #ComfortZone #SpecialEpisode #TransformationalChanges #Episode243 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you tried making a habit to accelerate your personal growth? Most of us have but have had difficulty sticking with it. Jen Macquarrie, founder of Bright Habits shares with us the essential elements we need to maintain momentum. We also explore how to mindfully observe the inner dialogue going on in our heads and how to shift into a more empowering mindset. Get the show notes for 242 | Making a New Success Habit Stick with Jen Macquarrie Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JenMacQuarrie ‏#PersonalGrowth #Mindset #InnerDialogue #Episode242 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Nancy Vogl, founder of the Speaker's Bureau talks about the power of face to face interaction. In today's world of ever expanding technological advancement, it's tempting to take the shortcut and connect with people via email or Facebook. Nancy says, this is WEAK! She is a firm believer in the power of nurturing the connections you wish to make. Tune in to find out how Nancy is currently following up with a list of 380 people- the real way! Get the show notes for 241 | The Crazy Idea that Changed A Speaker's Bureau with Nancy Vogl Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @HarleyBooks #FaceInteraction #PowerofNurturing #FirmBeliever #Episode241 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Networking is not new, but we all know people that struggle with all kinds of networking. I have connected with Angus Nelson to share the new rules of networking. Angus is the host of the "Up In Your Business" podcast. Discover ways to improve your networking with modern approaches. Get the show notes for 240 | How to Network – The New Rules with Angus Nelson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @angusnelson #Networking #Business #ModernApproaches #Episode240 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Growth hacking is not a new term. It has become a big topic in today's marketing and scaling conversations. Our guest today is Brad Stevens with Entreholic. We talk about new tools and strategies to accelerate your growth. See how you can use growth hacking in your business. Get the show notes for 239 | Understanding Growth Hacking with Brad Stevens Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #AccelarateyourBusiness #GrowthHacking #BigTopic #Episode239 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Living for comfort is a mistake. Yes...if you seek comfort in all that you do, you will fail to grow and navigate the challenges of life. This interview is all about understanding your comfort zone and stepping outside that zone so that you grow. Dr. Liz Bywater is our guest who shares her views on the comfort zone. Get the show notes for 238 | Getting Out of your Comfort Zone with Dr. Liz Bywater Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @drlizbywater #ComfortZone #Growth #Interview #Episode238 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Communication is the backbone of everything we do. It is more than just words. Today's guest is Dr. Nick Morgan. Nick's company is Public Words. He shares insights about communication that will surprise you and help you improve the way you connect with others. Listen to this interview to learn how to communicate at a higher level. Get the show notes for 237 | The Neuroscience of Communications with Nick Morgan Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Communication #Growth #HigherLevel #Episode237 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

What does your Soul have to do with Leadership? Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks. On this episode, we discuss the connection between the soul and how we lead. How we show up every day is the rewarding challenging we can engage in, in order to remain in tune with life's work. Howard's key message is about valuing the people we serve. This is a first and foremost priority that comes before anything else. Get the show notes for 236 | Starbucks: Filling Your Soul With Howard Behar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @howardbehar #Priority #Lifeworks #Leadership #Episode236 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

One year later, 48in48.org is pushing into new realms. They are doing another 48 websites for 48 nonprofits this year in Atlanta. And they are also doing another set of 48 websites for another 48 nonprofits in New York. This is a unique episode with so many guests. I interviewed different people involved to get their perspective of this movement. Also Adam Walker and Jeff Hilimire share with me the BIG vision for 48in 48.org. I really think they are crazy rebels for putting it out there and I love them for it. Get the show notes for 235 | Significance with 48 in 48 – Jeff Hilimire and Adam Walker Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ajwalker ‏@jeffhilimire ‏ #CrazyRebels #48in48 #Movement #Episode235 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

We all have times in our lives that force us to question the path we are on. We all have moments that make us choose a new direction. I have seen this for myself. And I have watched it in hundreds of others. This is about reinvention. Our guest today is Mike Pisciotta with Marketing Your Purpose. He shares his moment of reinvention that happened while in jail. Get the show notes for 234 | Making New Choices with Mike Pisciotta Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @freedomcatalyst #Marketing #Purpose #Reinvention #Episode234 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!