Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#252 Expectations 2.0

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about their experience, thoughts and questions around having expectations. How do you deal with your expectations? Have you been surprised by someone else's expectations? Have you had both good and challenging experiences in this area?


    Who are you talking to?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    42 min
  • Ep#251 6 Years and over 250 Episodes

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about a production partnership and friendship that has created over 250 episodes of TNR and how they have touched over 377 podcast episodes. Great inside look at taking a conversation at a diner into a swarm of podcast series and episodes in a variety of genres. Who do you want to have a conversation with?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    36 min
  • Ep#250 Technology

    250th Episode? Are you kidding me. Join Greg Smith and Allister Field, who forgot this was a bit of a milestone, as they have one of the post practical conversations of this podcast cast series around the attitude towards and use of technology.

    How do you use technology?

    How are the organizations you are involved with using technology?

    Is there confusion or a good attitude towards using technology to do what we need to do?

    Who are you talking to?

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    34 min
  • Ep#249 Business Travel

    Join Greg and Allister in this discussion and reminiscing about business travel. Some good insights came up along with some funny stories about past trips.

    Do you travel for work?

    What is your experience like?

    Who are you talking to?

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    37 min
  • Ep#248 Be Clear

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the importance of being clear with your interactions with others. Have you experienced situations that were anything but clear? Do you struggle with being clear?


    Who are you talking to?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    31 min
  • Ep#247 Partnerships

    In this episode, Greg and Allister dive into the dynamics and impactful idea of partnerships. It is about getting along, but it is also about getting it right. Have you been part of a good partnership? If you haven't, why didn't it work? This was another conversation that brought out our host's differences in training, work and education.


    Who are you talking to?



    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


    32 min
  • Ep#246 Socializing

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how socialization fits into the workplace in the past and in the present. How has Covid changed our habits and what is in store for the future.

    Who are you talking to?


    Safe Brave Stories podcast with Greg and Anna Petosa:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=c2dbcaabed704a61

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    31 min
  • Ep#245 Chaos in the World

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how they are taking on what is going on around us all right now. The craziness and anxiousness caused by international crises. What are you doing to manage what is going on? How are the people and organizations around you coping?


    Who are you talking to?


    Safe Brave Stores Podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=a10b2873d61344f1


    Abbey Orchard Street Audio Drama:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4MkWcHemN1USJ5SRsBPCf2?si=29a0121a024d4bd5


    Allister Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


    Greg Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    35 min
  • Ep# 244 Disappointment

    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss being disappointed and dealing with someone who has been disappointed. Have you been in situations where you have been let down? How did you feel and how did you deal with it? How did you assist someone else who was disappointed? Have you seen someone not handle the situation and cause more havoc?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    Check out Greg's Newest series with his production partner Anna Petosa.

    Safe Brave Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=d3dbf33055b04765


    Check out Allister's production about all things Fraud.

    Fraud and Company: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JkCGP6ofRpMLOvi1YDugL?si=f63d60c5fc854a00

    35 min
  • Ep#243 Working with International Peers

    In this episode Greg and Allister have a conversation about working with foreign stakeholders and colleagues. Does your organization have pre-negotiated agreements to work with others? Do you utilize relationships and language skills to work better with foreign colleagues? What could you do better?


    Who are you talking to?

    [email protected]

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/



    37 min

About Talking not Ranting

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“Talking not Ranting” is a management commentary podcast series created and co-hosted by two good friends, Greg Smith and Allister Field, which chronicles their frank and honest conversations around lessons learned during their contrasting management careers through mistakes, learning opportunities and mentors. This podcast series invites the listener to eavesdrop on their discussions and to enter into discussions of their own on how to be a good manager with all the opportunities and challenges that provides through connection, community and safe and brave spaces.