Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#202 Speed Round Take 9

    Join Greg and Allister as they do a quick round-up on many questions. One of the areas discussed is the holiday season and how it can be both a wonderful and trying time for folks. Do you or those near and dear struggle during this season due to loss? Greg and Allister also talk about trends in the workplace and how they are currently working (home, office, or hybrid). There is a good discussion on podcasting as well. Is Greg's side project, Safe Brave Spaces, going to start-up again?


    Allister's "Fraud and Company" podcast limited Series:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JkCGP6ofRpMLOvi1YDugL?si=9310fc17bf7e4d27


    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





    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




    41 min
  • Ep#201 the Team 2.0

    Greg and Allister have another great discussion about being on a Team in this episode. Some of these experiences have been good and others not so much. What have your team experiences been like? What made them good and what didn't?


    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





    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
  • 200th Episode-Power of Intention

    In this 200th episode, Greg and Allister discuss the intentionality of moving forward, in this case, the podcast. Do you think about what you want to do and how to work together? Is there any ambiguity about your efforts and your work relationships?


    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





    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

    34 min
  • Ep#199 Training Day

    What management training did you receive as a new manager? Greg and Allister discuss the training scenarios they have been involved in and some lessons they have learned. Does your organization approach management training in a thoughtful and planful way?


    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





    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

    42 min
  • Ep#198 Peace

    Recorded on Remembrance Day in Canada, Greg and Allister discuss their thoughts, observations, and experiences regarding peace in the workplace. While most of us can't influence major conflicts or problems in the world, we can start at home in our offices and organizations.

    What situations can you bring peace into?


    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





    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




    50 min
  • Ep#197 Mark Wall Turns the Tables

    Mark Wall, pastor at the Westside Church (Burlington), returns to the podcast to challenge our hosts. He asks a series of insightful questions on leadership, creativity, and self-awareness of both Greg and Allister. Enjoy the flow created by this episode and the full experience of all three participants. Apparently, Mark has more questions in his cannon as an excuse to join Greg and Allister in the future. Many thanks to Mark for instigating a great conversation.


    Who are you talking to?


    [email protected]


    https://www.westsidehamilton.com/


    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






    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep#196 the Hidden

    In this episode, our hosts Greg and Allister discuss the support people who enable organizations to get things done. These support folks are often overlooked or just not seen. Who are the people you work with who are the hidden? Do we provide the opportunities to these folks to make their experience a good one?


    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





    45 min
  • Ep#195 Put the Scorecard Away

    In this episode, Greg and Allister share their experiences, thoughts, and observations about keeping a scorecard regarding wrongdoings, failed opportunities, and relationships. What keeps you from moving forward with any peace in your life? What are you letting stop you from dealing with the stuff that happens in life?


    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





    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
  • Ep#194 Job Description 2nd Round

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss their thoughts, observations, and experiences regarding job descriptions. There is great back-and-forth, which once again highlights the differences in our hosts' experiences.


    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





    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




    39 min
  • Ep#193 the Fit

    In this episode, our hosts Greg Smith and Allister Field discuss their thoughts, experiences, and observations about our use of Fit. How has "the Fit" impacted your entering and leaving an organization? And how have you used the lens of "Fit" in your hiring decisions?

    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





    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


    50 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.