Talking not Ranting

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the podcast, where it's been and where it's going. They share their journeys and give a peek behind the production wall. Join our hosts for an entertaining and frank discussion on “Talking not Ranting." Check out our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Join Greg and Allister as they interview author Craig Bissett of "My Worst Hire & What I Learned From It." This discussion delves into mistakes, preconceived notions and practical tips in our approach to hiring people. Craig's book of 50 stories containing so much experience and wisdom can be found on his website: http://www.myworsthire.com/ Check out our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Is your Statement of ethics, vision, or values a living document or the faded poster on the wall. Join us for a discussion on what we as organizations and individuals believe in and live out.

Someone gets terminated and there is a big silence. Dealing with the people left behind. Talking, listening and thoughtfulness. Oh yeah did we mention listening. Check out our website. www.talkingnotranting.com

Your manager has you on ignore....emails, texts, voicemails...the whole lot. A discussion about being attentive, communicative and creating functional relationships. Our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Do you hang out or not? Navigating those low intensity sometimes informal opportunities with your employees now complicated by the working from home. Finding your place and comfort.

Greg and Allister discuss the risk of a boundary crossing. Sometimes you loose the line.

Carrie Jeffreys BScN, MBA meets up with Greg and Allister at the diner table to talk about her journey and so much more. This can only be described as the most awesome of discussions! Authenticity, falling into jobs, mentoring, younger leadership, not knowing things...........it’s all in this episode that is screaming for a part 2.

How are the optics and are we open and clear when we hire someone at a higher level than others? How do we handle the rock stars and the shooting or rising stars?

Interview with Casey Pugh on his recent experiences in the workplace and of being a "millennial" or what we all think that might be. Great discussion which helps everyone look at what generational beliefs, ideas and biases we ourselves bring to the table.

Gift of the fresh start. A time of new beginnings, renewal and good relationships.

Book Launch. Greg is interviewed about his new book "In Search of Safe Brave Spaces: a Guide to Unlocking and Releasing Potential.” Safe Brave Spaces website: www.safebravespaces.com Free Kindle app download - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/digital/fiona/kcp-landing-page/ref=sv_kinc_2 Various Amazon Links to the book: Here is the Canadian URL: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08PDPWCDS And the US: https://www....

How do we deal with those who apply to our organizations? How do we deal with saying no? Are we keeping an eye to the future?

Questions about how well are we being served by longer and more complex job descriptions which seem to contain even the kitchen sink. Is a move to more simplicity in order? Introducing the question: "What's tight and what's loose?"

Working towards a healthy social that benefits everyone. Awkward social to awesome social.

You are called out for a very minor thing...perhaps in public. Do we think before we speak and is it always necessary to go full on? Pick the battles you need to fight. Discussion on Rumi's three gates: https://daviddanielbooks.com/the-three-gates/

Maggie John, the producer and host of 'Context Beyond the Headlines', pulls up a chair to the table at the diner and joins the TNR Crew for a discussion about "the Experience of Women in the Professional World." In this episode Maggie discusses which voices are at the table, how do we reflect our communities, and how we move from listening to being an ally to being a co-conspirator to affect chang...

Deputy Chief Shawna Coxon O.O.M., PHD pulls up a chair to the table at the diner and joins the TNR Crew for a discussion about "the Experience of Women in the Professional World." In this episode Shawna shares her journey and lessons learned in an honest, vulnerable, optimistic and courageous way.

Moving towards a healthier evaluation.....away from a single transaction of anxiety to a more ongoing and better experience.

Are you all over everyone....and everything? The beauty is in the blend.

Talking and Listening in all directions when we ask people to step up. Coach-Greg Smith: greg@kgregsmith.com, greg@lighthouse9.ca

Do we appreciate people's work and let them know in a healthy way? By the way no one was injured in the recording of this podcast.

the Podcast, the Cast, Covid 19, questions and suggestions.

Sometimes you have to just manager up on issues.....in the long run its less costly...and healthier.

Calm, cool and and collected when dealing with a disconnect?