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.
Justin Johnson, founder of BMP Creative, reveals the innovative strategies that fueled his social media agency’s rapid growth. This conversation is packed with insights for leaders aiming to foster a culture of creativity and transparency within their organizations.
Ben Lamorte, a leader at OKRs.com, shares actionable strategies for using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to foster accountability, drive performance, and keep teams aligned with company goals.
Learn about the importance of self-awareness for leaders and liken it to a car’s dashboard for assessing leadership health. I offer practical tools for enhancing self-awareness, such as personal reflection and soliciting candid feedback from teams.
Trish Nettleship, Chief Marketing Officer at NCR Voyix, discusses key Leadership Principles that drive success in both marketing and organizational growth. Tune in to uncover the Leadership Principles that every leader can adopt to navigate challenges and drive growth.
Robert Levin, co-founder of Work Better Now, and Gene Hammett explore how intentionally creating a Culture by Design fosters engagement, accountability, and alignment across teams.
I talk with Dr. Jason Jones about flow state—defined as a peak cognitive condition of deep focus and clarity. Dr. Jones shares practical strategies to overcome flow blockers and identify triggers that promote this productive state.
I speak with Mohit Bhakuni, CEO of Contify, about invaluable leadership lessons gained from Scaling SaaS Business ventures. We discuss the unique challenges of Scaling SaaS Business models, including streamlining operations, building scalable teams, and maintaining a customer-centric approach.
Gene talks with Atul Singh, CEO of The Shelf, about the transformative power of building a culture of trust within an organization. Tune in to discover how a culture of trust can accelerate growth and drive innovation in your business.
Gene sits down with Nelson Tepfer, Managing Partner at Pro CFO Partners, to explore how bringing in the right people is essential for building sustainable growth. Tune in to learn why bringing in the right people is a foundational step toward achieving long-term success.
The interview features John Baird, the chairman and chief strategic officer of Vouched, an AI identity verification platform that serves multiple industries, including banking, healthcare, and automotive. Tune in to discover how building an Empowerment Culture can elevate both individual and organizational performance.
Gene speaks with Brett Arndt, Founder & CEO of Experience Fresh, to explore the power of Connecting Purpose and passion to drive success in business and life. Learn how Connecting Purpose can transform your leadership and your organization’s impact.
sit down with Steve Holm, CEO of Copper, to uncover The Power of Focus and how it drives customer alignment and business success. Discover how embracing The Power of Focus can elevate your company to new heights.
Jamie Hubbard from Boart Long Year dives into why culture matters and how it impacts every level of an organization. Learn why culture matters and how it’s everyone’s responsibility to make it great.
Gene chats with David Snider, CEO of Harness Wealth, about the importance of valuing Employee Contribution over traditional job titles in building dynamic, growth-oriented teams.
Gene sits down with Timothy Dodd, CEO of PEMA.io, to discuss strategies for rebuilding from crisis by putting people first. Learn how rebuilding from crisis starts with investing in the people who power your business.