Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By Greg Smith and Allister FieldBusiness
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Talking not Ranting episodes

  • Ep#182 the Listener
    In a follow-up to "the Interviewer" episode Greg and Allister talk about listening—great back and forth which once again celebrates our host's different experiences. This is the podcast's 4th anniversary...who would have thought that a discussion at the diner would have led to this 4-year journey? Thanks for supporting us.
    Who are you talking to in your journey?
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    37 min
  • Ep#181 the Interviewer
    In this episode, our hosts discuss one of Allister's favorite things...interviews. Join Greg and Allister as they talk about their experiences around this topic and surprisingly they agree on most points. How are you conducting interviews and what resources are available to assist you in conducting a good interview?
    Who are you talking to in your management journey?
    Possible resources suggested by Allister:
    Interviewing and Investigation 4th Edition by Kerry Watkins:
    https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Interviewing-and-Investigation-4th-Edition?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1emzBhB8EiwAHwZZxVFjdOSBm6lvknEAmNNt6FNCM7E98ArI6PLzDOnYnFUOFXXgKRJ3pxoCzm4QAvD_BwE
    The Interview Group:
    http://theinterviewgroup.com/
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    51 min
  • Ep#180 Chemistry
    Greg and Allister discuss creating chemistry or connecting with those we work with. This discussion once again highlights our host's different work and life experiences. Great back and forth about being present, knowing the people you work with, and respect. 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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    44 min
  • Ep#179 Speed Round Take 8
    Join our hosts, Greg and Allister, for a casual speed round on some questions and ideas. This is a great conversation on what is going on, the podcast, and how our hosts deal with life. Who are you having conversations with? We all need a buddy.
    Matthew House Website: https://www.matthewhouse.ca/
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    47 min
  • Ep#178 the big Mention
    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss their observations, experience, and thoughts around giving and receiving recognition. Our host's diverse backgrounds play a part in the episode. How do you and your organization approach awarding good work?
    Who are you talking to during your management or leadership journey?
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    55 min
  • Ep#177 step into the Crunchiness
    Join Greg and Allister as they talk about one of Greg's favorite words "Crunchiness." How do you feel, handle, and deal with yourself and others when there is anxiety, irritability, anger, frustration, and other emotions? Great discussion on understanding the people and the situation to have a good conversation.
    Who are you talking to during your management journey?
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    45 min
  • Ep#176 the Check List
    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their thoughts and experiences around "the Check List” mentality. This conversation showcases our hosts' differences in experience and background.
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    47 min
  • Ep#175 those Above
    Join Greg and Allister as they zero in on their thoughts and experiences around being a manager reporting to a senior manager or executive. How does that change being a manager when you are like an employee? There are a couple of funny fails as the crew discusses 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
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    48 min
  • Ep#174 TNR 2.0 the Return Interview with Neal Woodson
    Neal returns to the podcast to discuss what he has been up to and his new book "Giving a $#!+: How A Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life." Great discussion about how we approach work. Are we focused on wealth creation versus value creation? Do we focus on the things we can easily measure rather than those that are hard to measure?
    Who are you talking to?
    Neal Woodson:
    Website: https://nealwoodson.net/
    Books:
    1. " Giving a $#!+": https://nealwoodson.net/gas/
    2. "The Uncomplicated Coach": https://nealwoodson.net/theuncomplicatedcoach/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealwoodson/
    X (Twitter): @NealWoodson (https://twitter.com/NealWoodson)
    Instagram: @NealWoodson (https://www.instagram.com/nealwoodson/)
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    54 min
  • Ep#173 TNR 2.0 Interview with Mark Wall
    Greg and Allister are joined on the podcast by Mark Wall to discuss his variety show of a leadership journey. Mark is currently leading a start-up-type situation as the pastor of Westside Church (Burlington). Great back and forth with our guest turning the tables on the crew and asking them questions. The nerve! This was a great conversation that is so relatable.
    Our guest: Mark Wall
    Westside Church:
    https://www.instagram.com/westsideburlington?igsh=eWEzMjJrcDdvazRs
    http://www.westsideburlington.com
    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
    Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
    https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
    Safe Brave Spaces website:
    https://www.safebravespaces.com/
    Allister's LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
    54 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.