Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#242 Working from Home

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about specifically working from home with all that brings with all its' ups and downs.

    Do you work from your home?

    How does that work?

    Do you have everything you need to make it work?

    How is your internet(big peeve with our hosts)

    How do you get the interaction you might need?

    Do you have a special space to work from home?


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

    [email protected]

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

    [email protected]


    32 min
  • Ep#241 Control

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss what we can control and what to do with those things we can't. Have you been in a situation where there is a lot you can't control, and maybe it is uncomfortable? What did you do in that situation? Great conversation on this topic.

    Who are you talking to?


    [email protected]

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

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



    42 min
  • Ep#240 Working Creative

    In this episode, Greg and Allister jump right into a discussion about working as or with Creatives. Do you have a creative or partly creative role? How do you approach such situations? How does it fit with your personality?


    Who are you talking to?


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


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


    [email protected]



    44 min
  • Ep#239 Keeping Good People

    In this episode Greg and Allister dig into the topic of "Keeping Good People." This idea keeps coming up in various episodes so it is time to talk about it dead on.

    Have you been in a good healthy environment where you feel seen, heard and part of something good?


    Have you felt like being on the outs and can't wait to make an exit?


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

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


    [email protected]

    39 min
  • Ep#238 Imposter Syndrome

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the subject of feeling like an imposter. Great discussion from our hosts about their thoughts and experiences.

    Have you had Imposter Syndrome?

    How did you work through it?

    What can you tell others about the experience?

    Who are you talking to?

    Safe Brave Stories:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=0ff6934e9c4d41c3


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

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

    [email protected]




    36 min
  • Ep# 237 Insecure

    What is it like when you work for, with, or you yourself are insecure? How do you deal with it? How can you deal with these situations and what is the fallout if you don't?

    Who are you talking to?


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

    [email protected]

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

    [email protected]

    40 min
  • Ep#236 Courses

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about training, how that gets delivered, and what are their preferences. How does your organization look after your training and learning needs? How do you learn best and what do you need to keep your certifications?


    Who are you talking to?


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

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

    [email protected]


    36 min
  • Ep#235 Resolution

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about making resolutions or perhaps not. Do you make resolutions and how has that gone? Do you take stock of what you have going on?


    Who are you talking to?

    33 min
  • Ep# 234 Speedround 2025

    Greg and Allister address a series of questions and experiences in a not-so-speedy manner. Great discussion about going back to the office, the holiday season and podcasting.


    Where are you working these days?

    What podcasts are you listening to?

    Who are you talking to?

    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4218468a3edc4ec0


    Abby Orchard Street Audio Drama:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4MkWcHemN1USJ5SRsBPCf2?si=fe55593095ef4d58


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

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

    34 min
  • Ep#233 Discussion with Vaseem Baig

    Greg and Allister are joined by Vaseem Baig ( "Vaseem the AI Guy") and end up having such a great conversation about leadership, people that have impacted our lives and just so much good stuff.


    This is a great conversation that we all need from time to time. Who are you talking to?


    Vaseem Baig contact info:


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


    https://www.vaseemtheaiguy.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/vaseem.the.ai.guy/


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

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



    57 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.