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.
Everyone I know has some struggle with distraction. We all have challenges in this area. As a team, we tend to have cultural dysfunction when we are not intentional about focus. Today, we look at what gets in the way …
As of February 2020, we are technically in a recession. Now more than ever, you have to lead by example if you want your team to align together through the challenges ahead of you. You likely know this phrase “lead …
You know the importance of strategic planning at work to guide the company forward. However, today we look at how to use that strategic planning in your home life too. When I heard Matthew Porter, CEO at Invisibly, about how …
Safety has always been essential. Security has moved up in importance, given the concern we have in the world today. Are you 100% certain that an employee can’t be duped to sharing their password to an outsider? Creating a culture …
Times are tough for many companies. It is more than the virus. It is more than working from home. There is a mood around us that requires a new approach. We don’t need more managers. We need influential leaders that …
What happens when you shift the leadership model to serving your employees instead of believing they are here to help you. What I am talking about is why servant leadership drives growth. My guest today is Chase Mullin, CEO of …
In today’s challenging times, you have to go beyond the thinking of winning now. You also can’t focus on just the future, either. Your business is likely in the midst of radical change that requires strong leadership and the ability …
When you look at leaders that you admire, what do you see? Not how they are dressed, but the qualities of great leadership. Today, I’m sharing with you six qualities of great leadership. One way to use this list is …
Many leaders believe that encouraging their employees to think like entrepreneurs is a dangerous move. This is not about them leaving the company to start their own business. When you are inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit that lives inside someone’s soul, …
You know effective communication is essential to your companies culture. One challenge that comes up is the belief that a company has effective communication right now. Today’s guest on the podcast is Chris Vickers, President and CEO of Starc Systems. …
There is a MYTH that comes with growing a company. This is one of those harmful myths. It is when you fail to put the team first. You create more layers of management to manage the people. Managers make sure …
When a business changes as fast as it has recently, we need flexible employees. Creating a culture that is high on adaptability and able to shift proactively is the goal of many leaders. Hiring flexible employees is the start, but …
We know the old saying that we “lead by example.” The reason this has saying has been around for centuries is that it is so true. Another way to look at leadership is the art of influencing others. The best …
Do you want to align employees to the mission of the company? Getting people to buy-in to want to do the work is much easier when they are connected to the mission of the company. Fast-growth companies have a mission …
Have a culture of innovation. Leadership that inspires new thinking takes a does of self-awareness and courage. A culture of innovation allows you to go beyond the traditional. Today’s guest on the podcast is Chris Anderson, Founder, and CEO of …