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.
The best way to get your people to open up to you and share what is going on is to lead by example. Getting employees to be vulnerable is a powerful skill that can improve the way you lead. I share with you some tools that will help you.
Leadership is often challenging. Leading people requires you to understand yourself. Being a self-aware leader will help you know your limits. It is also essential as you lead others to be self-aware. Today’s guest is Charles Rath, President and CEO …
Every company acquisition has many moving parts. Many people don’t look at the culture when acquiring companies. However, given that the “people” part of any merger is often the most challenging part, the culture when acquiring companies is essential. Today’s …
On any journey, you need a map. The phases of leadership growth are a map to help you see what is next. I have studied leadership for the last decade and spent more than a decade before growing my companies. …
Today’s guest is Tyson Smith, CEO at Reading Horizons. Inc Magazine ranked its company #4161 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Reading Horizons provides a dynamic, successful way for people to reach beyond their limitations and discover new horizons by …
Every leader is looking for an edge or advantage. Powerful leaders can shift their mindset by understanding what it is. I had struggled at times with my mindset, especially when I was not aware of its impact on everything we …
In the short video, you will get a story of one leader’s change in belief to improve performance within his team. Discover the simple mindset shift that improves empowerment and gets surprising results.
Defining a culture early may not seem important with all the tasks of an early-stage start-up. Many other things may seem more important than defining a culture early. However, when you have a solid base to build on, it is …
As your company grows, you have to unlearn leadership strategies that don’t work anymore. In the start-up phases of companies, the leadership is quite different than a more mature company. As you add people, you have to unlearn leadership that …
When you decide to stop micro-managing, making decisions, and getting involved, you have a chance to develop your organization so that it is a self-managing team.
Running a business is more than just the right strategy and getting the work done. Leaders must have the correct thinking to create a team that feels empowered. The mindset of a leader includes the way they see themselves and …
Every company is going to navigate change. Leadership through a strategic pivot is more than just sharing the vision. When employees are expected to adapt, you want to be an intentional leader. Today’s guest is Brandon Hurd, Founder of BHRS …
In this short video, we look at three things that get in the way of growth. It is essential to understand these and take action to address them. When you remove the things that get in the way of growth, you have a more aligned team that creates predictable growth.
Communication is the backbone of every organization. In fast-growth companies, we can easily dismiss the importance of improving employee communication. However, my claim is that teams that aim to move fast need to enhance employee communication constantly. Today’s guest is …
Ups and downs are a part of the entrepreneur’s journey. One critical skill in leadership is knowing when to grip tight on your current strategy and when to let go. In this episode, we look at the importance of tenacity. …