Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#232 Vulnerable

    Greg and Allister talk about the importance of Vulnerability as a leader or manager. Great discussion about their thoughts, experiences, and questions about this topic.


    Who are you talking to?


    Here is the link to the new rebooted Safe Brave Stories podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=f74d2f9efa784b5d


    [email protected]

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

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


    34 min
  • Ep#231 the Hype

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about people and situations where the Hype is brought in. Whether a new idea, process, or person, what is your experience dealing with these types of situations? Are you the Hype in a situation, or the cooler, or perhaps one of the people sitting off to the side?


    Who are you talking to?


    ReBoot of Safe Brave Stories. Check of out Greg's podcast with co host Anna Petosa.


    Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4d849987724a459c


    Apple Podcast Link:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/safe-brave-stories/id1566158002


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

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

    [email protected]


    34 min
  • Ep#230 Irritated

    Join Greg and Allister as they talk about being irritated and being irritating. How do you show up? What do you do with those feelings or the feelings of others?


    Who are you talking to?

    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:

    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Allister's LinkedIn:

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


    33 min
  • Ep#229 Moving On

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss how they transitioned to different companies, jobs, and roles and how they have struggled with this process at times.

    How have your transitions gone?

    What did you learn from those transitions?

    Who are you talking to?


    Check out Leaving the Puzzle Factory:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5V0TemV4TZmkMkcbbcgV1O?si=abc6cad3e0a648b4

    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:


    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Allister's LinkedIn:

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








    38 min
  • Ep#228 Catastrophe

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss leadership, communication, and aftercare when the unexpected happens. How does your organization handle the really hard stuff and do they talk about it afterwards?


    Who are you talking to?


    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:


    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Allister's LinkedIn:

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


    39 min
  • Ep#227 Context

    In this episode, Greg and Allister tackle a thought that seems to come up quite often. How good are we in ensuring that we provide context in the discussions and decisions we make? Have you been part of situations where the context wasn't provided? How did it make you feel? What were the downsides of the situation?


    Who are you talking to?

    34 min
  • Ep#226 Giving Bad News

    In this episode our hosts, Greg Smith and Allister Field, share their thoughts, observations, and experiences around giving and receiving bad news in the workplace. What are your experiences with this topic?


    Who are you talking to?

    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:


    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Greg's Instagram SBS profile:



    36 min
  • Ep#225 Showing Up

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about how we show up for meetings and conversations but also in our long term business relationships. How do you show up? What does showing up even mean to you and more importantly, your organization?

    Who are you are talking to?

    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:


    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Greg's Instagram SBS profile:


    43 min
  • Ep#224 the Mentor

    In this episode Greg and Allister discuss what they look for in a mentor. With different backgrounds and work experience, it is amazing how much thought goes into selecting a mentor or being a mentor. Have you had the benefit of a mentor? Are you an effective mentor?


    Who are you talking to?

    37 min
  • Ep#223 the Podcasters

    As TNR approaches its 5th anniversary, Greg and Allister talk about their experiences as podcast Creators, Producers, and hosts. Great insights into this adventure with a lot of practical information about what, how, and why to undertake a podcast.


    Who are you hanging out with to talk to?


    Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:


    https://shorturl.at/dkrS2


    Email: [email protected]


    Greg: [email protected]


    Allister: [email protected]


    Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:


    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV


    Greg's LinkedIn:

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


    Greg's Instagram SBS profile:



    43 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.