One of the essential elements of company culture is the company's core values. After studying fast-growth companies for the last few years, I know that growth through core values is real. Today's guest is Aaron Grossman, CEO of The Talent Launch Network. His company was ranked eight consecutive times on the Inc 5000 list. We look at growth through core values and how organizations leverage these values every day. Aaron's take on core values will give you new ways to understand the importance of company core values. Get the show notes for Growth through Core Values and the Pillars that Feed Them with Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/AaronGrossman  #GrowththroughCoreValues #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode618 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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Growth through Core Values and the Pillars that Feed Them with Aaron Grossman at The Talent Launch Network

There are many levers to pull to create growth in your company. One essential strategy is using leadership development programs. When you develop influential leaders, you have more connections and drive within the culture. Using leadership development is one of the most profound ways to ensure growth. Today's guest is Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of the Board at Ware Malcomb. This company was ranked #4442 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Ware Malcomb is a residential and commercial design company. Lawrence shares how using leadership development has activated growth in their company. Discover the mistakes they made in their journey of using leadership development. Get the show notes for Using Leadership Development to Activate Growth with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring @WMChairman at @WareMalcomb with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/LawrenceArmstrong  #UsingLeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode617 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Using Leadership Development to Activate Growth with Lawrence Armstrong at Ware Malcomb

Listening is one of those skills that we take for granted. Yes, you listen to others. However, when I say, "Leaders are listeners," I want to say that you need to improve your listening skills, so your employees feel understood. I have seen over the years that great leaders know they must listen beyond the words. In this behind the scenes, we look at ways you can improve your listening capacity. Get the show notes for Leaders Are Listeners - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep616  #LeadersAreListeners #Leadership #GHepisode616 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders Are Listeners - Behind the Scenes

Leadership requires many skills. One essential aspect of leadership requires you to manage the team of people to a higher level. When you manage the team well, you lift their confidence and empower them to go beyond their current thinking. Today's guest is Bill Kerr, CEO of Avalon Healthcare Solutions. His company was ranked #4 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Bills shares how he leads his team through fast growth. The one thing I can say is that fast-growth leaders manage the team as often as they manage the work. Discover new insights on how you can manage the team in this interview. Get the show notes for Manage the Team, Not the Problem with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttBillKerr  #ManageTheTeam #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode615 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Manage the Team, Not the Problem with Bill Kerr at Avalon Healthcare Solutions

The company mission is essential to bonding the people together. One perspective on the mission is to put the customer first. When you have a focus on customer success, you can understand them better. Today's guest is Guru Hariharan, CEO of CommerceIQ. His company was ranked #4158 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. We look at the common misunderstanding of customer first. Guru shares why putting the customer first is so important. Get the show notes for The Mission is Customer First with Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GuruHariharan  #CustomerFirst #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode614 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The Mission is Customer First with Guru Hariharan at CommerceIQ

When you put in an hour or two after dinner, you may feel productive. But working before bedtime could be hurting your company's growth. Working before bedtime is a sign that something is wrong in your culture. Take a look at what your second shift of work costs you in today's behind the scenes. You may rethink your habit of working before bedtime. Get the show notes for Is Working Before Bedtime Causing More Harm Than Good? - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep613 #WorkingBeforeBedtime #Leadership #GHepisode613 #BehindTheScene #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Is Working Before Bedtime Causing More Harm Than Good? - Behind the Scenes

How do you empower employees in today's crazy world of leadership? Start by knowing that the leaders that empower employees understand how to stop micromanaging. When you empower employees, you signal a deep trust in them. My guest today is Darpan Munjal, CEO of Squadhelp.com. His company was ranked #275 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Darpan knows the benefits when you empower employees. We look at the essential elements that create lasting growth in this interview. Get the show notes for Empower Employees Creates Lasting Growth with Darpan Munjal at Squadhelp Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Darpan Munjal at Squadhelpl with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/DarpanMunjal  #EmpowerEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode612 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Empower Employees Creates Lasting Growth with Darpan Munjal at Squadhelp

The opposite of micromanagement is empowering your employees. When you have the skills of empowering your employees, they have a feeling of ownership that drives the business forward. My guest today is Greg Zalkin, CEO of Creative State Marketing. His company was ranked #384 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Greg shares his insights to empowering your employees. We look at what gets in the way of leading your people through empowerment. Discover distinct ways you add growth by empowering your employees. Get the show notes for Empowering Your Employees to Feel Ownership with Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/GregZalkin  #EmpoweringYourEmployees #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode611 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Empowering Your Employees to Feel Ownership with Greg Zalkin at Creative State Marketing

Many founders and CEOs have worked hard to get where they are today. And the next level of growth is possible, but you feel you are the bottleneck. Today, I am going to share with you a story about hope. This story is about how a client shifted his leadership model and removed himself from a big part of the day-to-day of the business. Discover the power of shifting your leadership model. Get the show notes for There is Hope - Shifting Your Leadership Model Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep610  #LeadershipModel #Leadership #GHepisode610 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

There is Hope - Shifting Your Leadership Model

Companies that are engineered for growth know the importance of teamwork. One of the most critical teams is the CEO and COO. Today, we look at how to optimize working with your COO. Our guest is Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. His company ranked #110 in 2017 and #1508 in 2020 on the Inc 5000 list. Eric shares his insights about working with your COO during times of fast-growth. Sometimes this relationship is a division of work, but other times you have to find ways to make committed decisions when working with your COO even when you don't entirely agree. Improve your working relationship and prepare the company for next-level growth. Get the show notes for How To Optimize Working with Your COO with Erik Huberman at Hawke Media Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Erik Huberman at Hawke Media with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ErikHuberman  #WorkingWithYourCOO #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode609 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

How To Optimize Working with Your COO with Erik Huberman at Hawke Media

Many of my clients say they need to be themselves to continue growing their companies. However, over the years, the work and pressure have caused them to lose sight of who they are. Getting what you want is likely a focus on you being you. Today, we look at the art of authentic leadership. When you embrace authentic leadership, you have to strip away all the beliefs that have gotten in your way. My guest today is Scott Webb, CEO at Avionos. Avionos ranked #2333 and #739 on the Inc 5000 list in 2020 and 2019, respectively. Scott leads the team at Avionos in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for businesses of all sizes. We talk about the art of authentic leadership and what gets in the way. Discover ways you can connect to your true self in this interview. Get the show notes for The Art of Authentic Leadership to Drive Growth with Scott Webb at Avionos Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Scott Webb at Avionos with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/ScottWebb  #AuthenticLeadership #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode608 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The Art of Authentic Leadership to Drive Growth with Scott Webb at Avionos

Your time is precious. How you spend your time is an indicator of what you see as important. To lead your people, you have to stop being overwhelmed. You have to stop over-scheduling. Today, I am sharing with you part of my struggles and how you can stop being overwhelmed. Discover two strategies that will help you as a leader and stop being overwhelmed. Get the show notes for How to Stop Being Overwhelmed and Over-scheduled - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep607  #StopBeingOverwhelmed #Leadership #GHepisode607 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

How to Stop Being Overwhelmed and Over-scheduled - Behind the Scenes

Leadership is shifting. It is more than just a pandemic that is changing how we lead. The future of leadership development requires us to adapt. My guest today is Ryan Estis. Ryan is one of the top professional speakers on the topic of leadership and Sales Leadership. We talk about the future of leadership development. Ryan looks at the need for adaption in today's work environment. Join me in this interview to discover the truths about the future of leadership development. Get the show notes for The Future of Leadership Development in Today's New Economy with Ryan Estis Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Ryan Estis with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttRyanEstis  #TheFutureofLeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode606 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The Future of Leadership Development in Today's New Economy with Ryan Estis

Attention Leaders: You have likely felt overscheduled before. If the old strategies are not working, discover how to manage your time as a leader in new ways. My guest today is John Hall, Co-founder at Calendar.com. Calendar.com is more than a tool to improve your calendar. It is a way to get a grip on your life. Johns shares a new way to manage your time as a leader by sharing the data behind your schedule. John will give you insight into what works and doesn't work to manage your time. Get the show notes for How to Manage Your Time as a Leader with John Hall at Calendar Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring John Hall at Calendar with me your @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnHall  #ManageYourTime #Leadership #Culture #GHepisode605 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

How to Manage Your Time as a Leader with John Hall at Calendar

You can't be in just the forest or the clouds. Leadership is about balancing being in both. Today, I share with you about being in the details of work and doing the visionary work. Discover why Leadership is about balancing these activities. Inside this video, you will get an insight into how to balance your time so that you can connect with your people and lead the people to the future. Get the show notes for Leadership is About Balancing These Two Things - Behind the Scenes Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with me your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttep604  #LeadershipisAboutBalancing #Leadership #GHepisode604 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is About Balancing These Two Things - Behind the Scenes

Develop leadership skills and understand leadership development from expert interviews with transformational leaders. Leaders in the Trenches gives raw discussions that dive deep into new strategies to accelerate your company growth and your leadership abilities. Get interviews from Fortune 100 leaders to experts in various domains of marketing, sales, and leadership that allows you to explode your growth. Learn from their failures and discover the finer elements of significance that will impact your company. Guests include Daymond John, Les Brown, Michael Gerber, Jonah Berger, Bob Berg, Greg McKeown, and with the host Gene Hammett.

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