Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#62 the Hype
    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss introducing the "Silver Bullet" to solve problems and issues. Greg admits to "Hype Introducing" while Allister admits he needs "context and communication." Great discussions around "Good Intentions and Bad Impact" on the journey to "Hype and Happiness."
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
    34 min
  • Ep#61 the Speed Round Take 2
    Join Greg and Allister in this second "Speed Round" which ended up being anything but speedy. The crew takes on another 9 questions which again ends up revealing a lot about them and their contrasting experience in this relatable conversation. The power of questions comes to the forefront and shows their value when figuring out our individual past, present, and future.
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep#60 What's the Deal
    Greg and Allister talk about the discussion around moving up to the next job level in your work. In a sometimes humorous, sarcastic and informative session, the crew brings forward their personal experience in this area. The result is a call to good conversations and straightforward, simple and clean processes. Yes, Greg used the term "process" and meant it!
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
    34 min
  • Ep#59 Interview Session: Nancy Dewar
    Join Greg and Allister as they talk to author and consultant Nancy Dewar about her new book "One Wild and Precious Life: Reflect, Dream and Create the Life You Were Meant to Live." The discussion talks about the process of better understanding what makes you happy, working hard for it, finding the place that values you and finding your people. Also a good discussion about moving from the "Tell and Track" management style to a "Coaching Culture."
    Nancy's Book-One Wild and Precious Life: Reflect, Dream and Create the Life You Were Meant to Live.
    https://cutt.ly/tQn8DKP
    Nancy's First Book: Coaching 101 a Simplified Guide to Being a Great Coach in Business.
    https://cutt.ly/NQn8JM6
    Nancy's Podcast: Inspiring You Leadership Podcast.
    https://cutt.ly/hQn8Xwx
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
    38 min
  • Ep#58 the Passing
    Greg and Allister talk about the situation when someone at work looses someone. While discussing both loss and assisting others, our hosts dive into this topic with deep personal experience. An important episode, with not as many jokes, that we hope you find helpful. Make sure you know what resources are available to help yourself or someone you work with or care about.
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216
    Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
    40 min
  • Ep#57 behind the Mic
    Join Greg and Allister as they talk about project management during covid...and yes we are talking about this podcast project. The crew talk about planning, accountability, communication, process and of course working as a team. We hope that you can relate to many of our experiences during these challenging times.
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Special mention to the following for assisting in our podcast project:
    Advisor-Danica Smith
    Music intro and tech advice-Coreigh Field
    Tech and podcast advice-Duncan Field.
    Equipment:
    1. Acer A315-54-54L5-Staples good price and 3 USB ports, HDMI (Allister).
    2. Mac Book Pro. (Greg)
    3. Blue Yeti USB Microphone (Greg’s Mic)Awesome Mic.
    4. Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB/XLR
    Streaming/Podcasting Microphone (Allister).
    5. Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone.
    5. Maono Au-PM401-USB
    Cardioid Podcasting Microphone (Allister).
    6. Maono Au-902-USB
    Cardioid Podcasting Microphone (Allister).
    7. Zoom Podtrak P4 Audio interface
    8. WavePad Masters Edition Version 12.69 NCH Software.
    9. MixPad Masters Version 5.98 NCH Software.
    10. Switch Plus Format Converter Version 8.18 NCH Software
    36 min
  • Ep#56 the Return
    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss "going back to the office" and everything around that. After some polite chit-chat, they get into what they really feel in the later stages of the episode.
    Check out the companion discussion in Ep#40-Interview session Mike Gutman.
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216
    Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=YeGlBOmxTDSbhi8zUCoaVQ&nd=1
    39 min
  • Ep#55 the Speed Round
    The TNR Crew, Greg & Allister, enter into a speed round to answer 12 questions that you might have asked yourself? Join the team as they delve into their contrasting experience and work histories. During this episode, Greg and Allister demonstrate the importance of understanding questions as they mistakenly answer what ended up being two different questions because they weren't clear what the actual question meant.
    And yes the term "pot luck" comes up again!
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216
    Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=YeGlBOmxTDSbhi8zUCoaVQ&nd=1
    45 min
  • Ep#54 the Places of our Conversations
    Greg and Allister discuss the places where conversations take place outside of formal settings. Join this experience-laden talk about how to benefit from the informal conversations already taking place or how to create an environment to enable them.
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Other suggested episodes:
    Ep 41-being Binary
    Ep 44-Try the Dragon Ice Cream
    Ep 46-Intention
    Ep 48-Impact
    Ep 51-Pause
    Ep 52-Energy
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216
    Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=YeGlBOmxTDSbhi8zUCoaVQ&nd=1
    30 min
  • Ep#53 Who Are You
    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the importance of connecting and making people feel comfortable when planning meetings and training events. Lots of practical observations and experience in this conversation. Please don't mind the thunder, rain, power outage, internet problems and sirens experienced in this episode. We experienced a major thunderstorm hitting Oakville during our TNR production session. The show must go on. Enjoy!
    website: www.talkingnotranting.com
    Greg's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216
    Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=YeGlBOmxTDSbhi8zUCoaVQ&nd=1
    39 min

About Talking not Ranting

From the publisher's feed

“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.