Growth Think Tank

Many companies have avoided having remote teams. The recent shifts required with work from home make remote teams necessary. There are some subtle shifts to leading a remote team that most people don't know. Today, our guest is Peter Coppinger, Co-founder of Teamwork. Teamwork is a platform for companies to organize work and communicate effectively on projects. Peter's team has been made up of more than 30 percent of remote workers for more than a decade. We look at the keys to leading a remote team. One of the tips he calls the golden rule is very important for remote teams. Get the show notes for Keys to Leading a Remote Team with Peter Coppinger at Teamwork Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring Peter Coppinger at Teamwork with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/PeterCoppinger #LeadingRemoteTeam #Leadership #GHepisode540 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If you have been leading a virtual team for any period, you know the importance of setting up some guidelines to support the team and your leadership. Most of my days of leading a fast-growth company required my team to in the same office as me. However, my remote team started four years ago. I had to discover what works and what doesn't. There are coronavirus leadership challenges that I want you to know about before you have to handle the issues. This is a time to be proactive when leading a virtual team. In today's video, I give you four Golden Rules when leading a virtual team that makes you all more productive and helps you survive through this phase of work. Get the show notes for Coronavirus Leadership Challenges - Insight on Leading a Virtual Team - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep539 #LeaderVirtualTeam #Leadership #GHepisode539 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Grow requires you to take your leadership to a new level. The process of evolving as a leader requires you to be courageous. My work with amazing leaders that are founders and CEOs proves that great leaders are always learning. Adam Hirsen, who is the CEO of UpShow is our special guest. His company was ranked #174 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about the challenges of evolving as a leader. You will get insight into how your ego often gets in the way. Discover the keys to taking your company to a new level by evolving as a leader. Get the show notes for Evolving as a Leader and Ego with Adam Hirsen At UpShow Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Adam Hirsen At UpShow with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AdadHirsen #EvolveLeader #Ego #GHepisode538 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

There is an extraordinary power when a company has a story behind it that pulls at your heart. Many mission-driven cultures have stories that drive their success. It does take more than just a mission to grow fast. My guest today is Ben Harrison, CEO of Jonas Paul Eyewear. His company was ranked #166 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We talk about forming a mission-driven culture from the beginning. We look at the benefits of this type of culture. Ben shares his experience with leading a mission-driven culture. I love what I do, and this is a story I love sharing with you. Get the show notes for A Mission-Driven Culture Drives Growth with Ben Harrison at Jonas Paul Eyewear Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring Ben Harrison with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/BenHarrison #MissionDrivenCulture #Culture #GHepisode537 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leading through tough circumstances is part of the job. When you have the right mindset and strategies, you can move forward and keep calm, no matter what you face. This behind the scenes episode is taken from a series of conversations I have been having with my clients to help them through COVID-19 leadership challenges. When I asked one of my clients what was on his mind, he responded by saying, "Calm minds prevail." I felt like this was ideal for strong leadership. Being calm will calm your employees. Being worried will worry your team. It is your choice. In today's video, I give you three non-obvious strategies for your team during challenging times like this. COVID-19 leadership challenges are going to be with us for a while, so let's approach them proactively now. Get the show notes for COVID-19 Leadership Challenges – Non-obvious Strategies for Your Team – Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep536 #COVID19 #LeadershipChallenge #GHepisode536 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders must align employees to the mission so that they feel like owners in the company. A compelling mission is not a nice to have in business. It has become mandatory. When you align employees to something bigger than themselves, you get real loyalty. My guest today is Weston Lunsford, CEO of Dental Intelligence. His company was ranked #381 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Weston shares his journey of leadership and how the mission the company is referenced daily. He gives a straightforward tactic to align employees that you can adopt for your business and reap the rewards. Discover how to align employees in today's interview. Get the show notes for How to Align Employees to the Mission with Weston Lunsford at Dental Intelligence Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank Featuring Weston Lunsford with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/WestonLunsford #AlignEmployees #Leadership #GHepisode535 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Whenever we try to change something, we often default to a particular approach: Pushing. Is the boss not listening to that new idea? Send them another PowerPoint deck. Client not buying the pitch? Remind them of all the reasons they should. Today we talk about removing what is blocking people from change. Jonah Berger, professor at Wharton Business School and best-selling author, talks about his new book The Catalyst. We look at the five barriers that prevent change and how to mitigate them. Jonah Berger is a researcher and shares his unique point of view on how you can become a catalyst to change. Get the show notes for Interview with the Author: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Jonah Berger with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJonahBerger #TheCatalyst #Leadership #GHepisode534 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

With decades of business experience and working with thousands of Founders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs, I can say that your success comes down to one thing. This one thing is what is holding you back. When you think about what you want, if you don't get this one thing right, you will struggle to create what you desire. That one thing is YOU. It is your doubt. Fears. When you think about it, you are what keeps you from achieving what you want. Today, we look at 3 parts of this that allow you to transform your own thinking and your behaviors to go beyond what is holding you back. Get the show notes for Only One Thing Holding You Back – Behind The Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttep533 #HoldingYourBack #Leadership #GHepisode533 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One of the most critical aspects of company growth is a common understanding of the values and alignment to company core values. Many companies miss the alignment part of this, and what they need is values in action. My guest today is John Girard, CEO of Cience. His company was ranked #112 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Cience builds B2B pipelines. John's view on values drives his company to new levels of growth. Specifically, it is the values in action that govern the day-to-day work, language, and tone of the culture. John and I talk about how "data-driven decisions" are an essential element to their culture. Discover why you must put your values in action and how to do it. Get the show notes for Values in Action – Data-Driven Decisions with John Girard at Cience Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Girard at Cience with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnGirard #ValuesInAction #Leadership #GHepisode532 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader is called about to make tough decisions. When you want to grow fast, you must be a courageous leader. The fears that come up don't just go away unless you decide to face those challenges. You learn to push forward despite the fear. Being a courageous leader will give your team more courage too. My guest today is Michael Resnik, CEO of Trifold. His company was ranked #239 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. TriFold is a manufacturer of folding mobility products for everyday use. We talk about the importance of being a courageous leader. Michael shares how he increased his ability to make a tough decision. Tune-in to today to gain insight into being a courageous leader. Get the show notes for Why You Must Be a Courageous Leader with Michael Resnik at TriFold Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Michael Resnik at TriFold with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/MichaelResnik #CourageousLeader #Leadership #GHepisode531 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!