This podcast started in 2014 to serve leaders on their journey of growth and significance with their work. It is conversations with leaders for leaders. My name is Gene Hammett, host of the show. I am proud to be recognized by Inc Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine for our impact on leaders that are evolving to better serve their teams. Currently we are ranked #13 on the 100 Best Leadership Podcasts on Feedspot and listed as a top leadership podcast on TheeDigital.
This is the one and only podcast that interviews founders and CEOs of Inc 500 companies. The interviews uncover the key principles of fast-growth. You will find topics of growth, culture, leadership and other areas of growth for leaders.
Founders love to get deeply involved in the company. However, there comes a time when you have to take a different approach. Modern leaders like to have hands-off leadership. Today’s guest is Peter Ranzino, President at Learning Services. Inc Magazine …
We look at the energy shift in difficult conversations that can remove your resistance. This is a simple mindset transformation. The energy shift in difficult conversations will make it easier to get over the friction.
When you want to evolve as a leader, you have to push beyond the traditional. Leaders often get caught up in the title, authority, and power of leadership. Beyond all that is the selfless leader. This is about how to …
Business leaders often forget to honestly care about the people that have committed to work together. Creating a culture of caring may sound touchy-feely. The truth is our companies are scaling because of people. Your job as a leader is …
When companies grow fast, they have to overcome many issues. One big challenge in leadership happens at the top of the company. I see these co-founders and CEOs with their COOs. This challenge is not easy to fix because it is not logical.
Every company has a challenge in figuring out how to gather or not gather as we get back to the office. One skill you have to master is leading a remote team. Your leadership capacity will be determined by your …
Founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies have one big idea in common. They know that putting employees first is a driver for revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and profit increases. The standard view is to put customers first, but you must …
In this behind-the-scenes episode, you will discover the importance of being transparent. We look at some examples that will help you to be a better leader. In my experience, leaders that wrestle with transparency also struggle with trusting others.
The right mindset for leadership is a moving target. As you grow, you have to shift how you think. Over the last decade, I have worked with inspiring and successful leaders to help them evolve as leaders. The right mindset …
Every business has a mission, but many of them don’t understand the power of a mission. When you create a mission-driven company, you get a multiplier effect. The company mission aligns people to the work will make a massive impact …
Every time you move up on the five phases of growth you have to adopt a new leadership mindset. Your mindset is how you see the world. It is also what you believe to be true. We all have limiting beliefs that seem natural to us.
Every founder is proud of their “baby.” The role of the founder becomes a massive part of their identity. Often the ego gets in the way of being the leader the company needs. Being an egoless founder may sound odd, …
Courage is more than just a nice to have part of leadership. The courage to execute is essential to the success of your company. All leaders have to connect to the strength that allows them to overcome their fears. Today’s …
When you join the c-suite executives, you are expected to think much more than before. This will be a challenge because part of your identity has been in the act of doing. Discover why thinking for C-suite executives is so essential to the growth of the company.
The most successful entrepreneurs know execution is essential to growth. Yet your entrepreneurial mindset matters more than you may believe. The way you think and what you believe shape how you perform all the work you do. In this episode, …