Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#222 Discussion with Cyndi Court of TGR Foundation

    Joining Greg and Allister is Cyndi Court, CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation, who shares her personal and leadership journey. Great insights into how we develop with the influence and input of others. How do we give people the opportunities and exposure to aid in those critical life choices, especially as students and new employees? Are you open and curious with the people that you lead? Do we see or need to create pathways for development that brings everyone along?


    Who do you talk to about the highs and lows of your journey?

    Cyndi Court https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-court-ba08486/

    TGR Foundation https://www.linkedin.com/company/tgrfoundation/

    https://tgrfoundation.org/

    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:





    40 min
  • Ep#221 Tone

    Join Greg and Allister as they talk about "Tone" and its importance in our communications. Great back and forth with some really good practical examples. Our hosts contrasting backgrounds and personalities really come out in this episode.

    Who are you talking to and how?

    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:






    34 min
  • Ep#220 Discussion with Dave Stimers

    Joining Greg and Allister is Dave Stimers, Lead Pastor of Westside Church located in Hamilton, Ontario. Dave talks about his career and leadership journey. What Dave shares is funny, serious, insightful, and relatable. This was such a good discussion time got away from our hosts. So much packed into this episode. This is definitely a good listen.

    Who are you talking to?

    Dave Stimers https://www.westsidehamilton.com/staff

    Westside Church https://www.westsidehamilton.com/

    Westside Church Burlington https://www.instagram.com/westsideburlington/?hl=en

    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:





    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep#219 Contracting

    Greg and Allister discuss contracting and their experiences as contractors. Although our hosts approach the topic from very different experiences, there are some lessons to be learned. Are you a contractor? Are you thinking about becoming a contractor or consultant?

    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:



    35 min
  • Ep#218 Assessing Candidates

    In this episode, Greg and Allister have different thoughts on using assessment tools in testing candidates for positions. There is some agreement, but Allister draws a line relating to some of his personal experiences. What steps do you use to test potential candidates? Are you just checking a box and presenting some shallow assessment that won't bring out the candidates' skills and experience?

    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:






    43 min
  • Ep#217 Job Ghosting

    Have you had poor experiences during hiring processes where you have been ghosted? Have you been left hanging out there, not knowing what is going on? In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about their experiences, thoughts, and observations around being ghosted. How is your organization handling hiring processes? Are your potential new hires being left out in the cold?


    Who are you talking to?



    43 min
  • Ep#216 Diverse Teams

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss the importance of having diverse people, knowledge, and experience around the table. Who are you bringing into the effort? Do you have enough diverse voices speaking up? This episode brings out some passion but deep experiences as well.


    You are you talking to?

    37 min
  • Ep#215 TNR Team Update

    In this episode our two hosts, Greg Smith and Allister Field, give an update on what they are doing with work, life and with podcasts. Who are you talking to about what is going on with your life and career? Who is in your community? Don't take the journey alone.

    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:


    https://instagram.com/safebravespaces



    32 min
  • Ep#214 To be a Manager or Not

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about the opportunities and pressure to become a manager. What is you experience around this topic? Do you want to join management? If so why? Both Greg and Allister talk about their thoughts and journey in this area.


    You are you talking to?



    40 min
  • Ep#213 How you Learn

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how people learn. This discussion includes how each of our hosts like to learn and some of the approaches which help individuals and teams learn. How do you best learn? Do you have the environment to learn what you need to so that you can do your role or future roles.


    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:


    https://instagram.com/safebravespaces



    38 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.