Growth Think Tank

Building relationships is a vital part of running a successful business. When it comes to building relationships inside your company, it's important to take the time to get to know your employees. By doing this, you can gain a deeper understanding of their skills and strengths, which can help you better align tasks and projects with the right people. Additionally, building relationships can lead to a more positive work environment, which can improve employee retention and satisfaction. Today's guest is Slava Khristich, Founder, and CEO at TATEEDA. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2833 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. TATEEDA is a global custom software developer specializing in the development and QA services for health care, IoT, and fintech industries. In this episode, Slava talks about building relationships inside your company. He also talks about personal conversations. Tune in as we discuss the importance of building relationships inside your company and how it can lead to improved productivity, better communication, and increased job satisfaction for everyone involved. Get the show notes for Building Relationships Inside Your Company with Slava Khristich at TATEEDA Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #SlavaKhristich featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSlavaKhristich #BuildingRelationships #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode991 #Inc5000 #globalcustomsoftwaredeveloper Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Creating a culture of learning within your organization is essential for employee growth and company success. To create a culture of learning, leaders must first prioritize learning and development, and set clear goals and expectations for their employees. It involves providing access to training programs and educational resources, encouraging feedback and collaboration, and promoting a growth mindset. Today's guest is James Carman, CTO & Co-Founder at Callibrity. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4961 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Callibrity is a software consultancy specializing in software engineering, digital transformation, cloud strategy, and data-driven insights to help businesses solve complex problems. In this episode, James talks about various ways leaders can create a culture of learning within their organizations. Join us and learn strategies and techniques that can help you create a culture of learning in your workplace that not only drives individual success but also contributes to the overall success of your organization. Get the show notes for Create a Culture of Learning with James Carman at Callibrity Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JamesCarman featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJamesCarman #CreateaCultureofLearning #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode990 #Inc5000 #softwareconsultancy Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Getting team alignment is crucial to the success of any organization, particularly in the face of change. As organizations experience change, it is essential to have a cohesive team that can adapt and work collaboratively towards shared goals. Today's guest is Janesse Bruce, Founder, and CEO at meQuilibrium. Inc Magazine ranked her company #2813 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. meQuilibrium (meQ) is the #1 global digital resilience solution to build workforce well-being and performance. Their mission is to make any workforce a workforce for growth. In this episode, Jan talks about getting team alignment in the face of change. She also talks about resilience and over-communicating. Join us as we explore different approaches to getting team alignment, including communication strategies, creating shared vision and values, and team-building exercises. Tune in to discover the secrets of getting team alignment and build a strong foundation for your team's success. Get the show notes for Getting Team Alignment in the Face of Change with Jan Bruce at meQuilibrium Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JanBruce featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJanBruce #GettingTeamAlignment #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode989 #meQ #digitalresilience Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders do the inner work, which means taking the time to reflect, learn, and grow on a personal level to become more effective and impactful in their roles. In today's fast-paced business environment, leaders must be equipped with the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience necessary to navigate challenges and lead their teams to success. Today's guest is Marc Scheff, a Creative Transition Coach who guides breakthrough-ready clients to discover and act on their true purpose so that they can create a lasting impact in their communities, societies, and the world. In this episode, Marc talks about how leaders do the inner work. He also talks about sabotage and feeling vulnerable. Join us as we discuss different ways how leaders do the inner work. With our expert insights and practical advice, you can learn how to prioritize your personal growth and development as a leader and elevate your impact in the workplace. Get the show notes for Leaders Do the Inner Work with Marc Scheff Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #MarcScheff featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMarcScheff #LeadersDotheInner Work #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode988 #Coaching #ExecutiveCoach Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Treating your people right means creating a positive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and engagement, you can build a culture of trust and loyalty that drives organizational success. Treating your people right involves providing opportunities for growth, recognizing their contributions, and fostering open communication and collaboration. Today's guest is Jim Paolino, Founder, and CEO at LodeStar Software Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1231 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. LodeStar Software Solutions is a mortgage lender software platform devoted to easing lender margin compression by streamlining costs and minimizing expenses for lenders nationwide. In this episode, Jim shares the importance of treating your people right. Join us as we explore different ways to treat your people right and how it can improve employee retention, productivity, and overall business performance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create a thriving work culture that benefits both your team and your organization. Get the show notes for Treat Your People Right with Jim Paolino at LodeStar Software Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JimPaolino featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJimPaolino #Treatingyourpeopleright #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode987 #Inc5000 #mortgagelender #softwareplatform Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly popular, and many leaders are finding themselves managing teams spread across different locations and time zones. Leading a fully remote team requires a different approach than traditional office management, with a greater emphasis on communication, collaboration, and trust. Today's guest is Whitney Myers, Founder, and CEO at Zuar. Inc Magazine ranked her company #4781 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Zuar is a software company devoted to helping customers consolidate and stage data, create analytical dashboards, and present actionable content. In this episode, Whitney talks about leading a fully remote team. Join us as we explore different techniques for leading a fully remote team, including virtual team-building activities, effective communication tools, and flexible work arrangements. Get the show notes for Leading a Fully Remote Team with Whitney Myers at Zuar Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #WhitneyMyers featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttWhitneyMyers #LeadingaFullyRemoteTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode986 #Inc5000 #softwarecompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Welcome to our podcast where we discuss the transformative power of Let Love In, a book written by our guest, Jacob Kauffman. Jacob is a best-selling author and a High-Performance Coach & Business Mentor to mission-driven coaches & entrepreneurs. In this episode, Jake talks about his book, Let Love In; The Pain Stops When the Truth Starts. Let Love In is a guide to developing a healthy relationship with yourself and others by letting love into your life. By opening yourself up to vulnerability and compassion, you can learn to connect with others on a deeper level and experience more joy and fulfillment in your relationships. Let Love In offers practical tools and exercises to help you cultivate self-love and create positive change in your life. So, join us as we delve into the insights and wisdom of Let Love In and explore how it can help you transform your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover how to let love in and live your best life. Get the show notes for Let Love in with the author, Jacob Kauffman Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #JacobKauffman featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJacobKauffman #LetLoveIn #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode985 #Author #developingahealthyrelationship #LetLoveInThePainStopsWhentheTruthStarts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A culture of accountability is essential for fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among team members. When everyone is accountable for their actions, it becomes easier to identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to achieve common goals. By setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for meeting them, you can create a culture of trust, respect, and transparency. So, join us as we explore different strategies for creating a culture of accountability and how it can help you build a high-performing team. I'm Gene Hammett, an executive coach with over ten years of experience working with CEOs and their executive teams. I have developed frameworks and insights to help you and your company grow. In this special episode, I shared the importance of creating a culture of accountability in your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create a culture of accountability that promotes growth, innovation, and success for your organization. Get the show notes for How to Create a Culture of Accountability with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGeneHammett984 #cultureofaccountability #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode984 #Inc5000 #accountability Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

A servant leadership mindset is focused on serving others and empowering them to reach their full potential. This leadership style can lead to higher employee satisfaction, better collaboration, and improved business outcomes. By embracing a servant leadership mindset, you can create a culture of trust, respect, and accountability within your organization. Today's guest is Brad Griffith, Founder, and CEO at Buckeye Innovation. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4423 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Buckeye Innovation is a software services company, partners with clients to support their web and mobile applications, marketing, e-commerce sites, voice, and kiosk technology. In this episode, Brad talks about the importance of developing a servant leadership mindset as your company grows. He also talks about values and managers vs. leaders. Tune in as we explore different strategies to develop a servant leadership mindset and how it can help you lead your team to success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to become a more effective leader and create a positive impact on your organization. Get the show notes for Develop a Servant Leadership Mindset as Your Company Grows with Brad Griffith at Buckeye Innovation Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #BradGriffith featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBradGriffith #ServantLeadershipMindset #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode983 #Inc5000 #softwareservicescompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Enabling collaboration is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and technology can help make it happen. By leveraging tools like video conferencing, instant messaging, and cloud-based software, team members can easily communicate and collaborate. Technology can also help teams work across different time zones and locations, making it easier to bring together people with different skill sets and experiences. Today's guest is Ibrahim Mesbah, Founder, and CEO at RevolutionParts. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4741 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. RevolutionParts is an Arizona-based company delivering an enterprise-ready platform for automotive parts and accessories for both retail and wholesale commerce channels. In this episode, Ibrahim talks about using Technology to Enable Collaboration. He also talks about asynchronous meetings and giving your people a chance to collaborate. Join us as we discuss different strategies for using technology to enable collaboration and how it can help you build a more connected and efficient team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to use technology to enable collaboration and drive success for your business. Get the show notes for Using Technology to Enable Collaboration with Ibrahim Mesbah at RevolutionParts Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank with #IbrahimMesbah featuring your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttIbrahimMesbah #Enablecollaboration #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode982 #Inc5000 #Ecommerce #automotiveparts #automotiveaccessories Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!