Talking not Ranting

The Crew talks about Greg's favorite word for the whole episode. Yes, this is an episode about "Churn." Great back and forth with lots of stories and ideas thrown in. Who are you talking to during your management journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Chec...

Greg and Allister share some great stories about references that they have experienced. This is a great back-and-forth. Highly relatable. Do you have any good stories about references? Who are you talking to in your management journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@...

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about how we can all "Phone it in" at times. Great back and forth with lots of experience and fails in the discussion. How does "phoning it in" affect us, those around us, and the overall atmosphere of the workplace? Who are you talking to in your management journey no matter where in that journey you are? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: h...

Greg and Allister take another opportunity to respond to a number of questions and concerns in one episode. It's supposed to be a speed round but that never happens. Great banter back and forth. Who are you talking to? Podcasts the team is listening to. Greg: 1. "Hidden Brain" with Shankar Vedantam. The use of science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behaviour,...

Greg and Allister are joined by their new friend Michael Kravshik of LumiQ to discuss his leadership journey and leading a startup. Great stories and learning shared in just a great discussion. Who are you sharing your management journey with? https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkravshik/ https://www.lumiqlearn.com/en-ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumiqlearn/ Check out the other podcast proje...

Greg and Allister discuss what happens when we lose faith in the work context. Great back and forth with a lot of personal experience shared between our cohosts. This important topic brings out a lot of emotion and sometimes broken relationships and lost opportunities in our journeys. Who do you talk to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr...

This second part of a two-episode set piece about being a leader or an employee Greg and Allister talk about their experience of being an employee and managing employees. Great back and forth on how we can all work together well and some of the things and attitudes that get in the way. Who do you talk to about your experiences? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talking...

Greg and Allister talk about their top 3 reasons managers or leaders find themselves distanced from their employees. Great back and forth as they go on to list the skills and approaches that they have appreciated from good leaders. Who do you talk to about your management journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.t...

Greg and Allister talk about the vital topic of group dynamics and how they impact a meeting. Excellent back and forth as they talk through their experiences. How do you enter into or lead group discussions? Who do you talk to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.co...

Greg and Allister talk about how we deal with shooting stars and the rock stars on our teams. Great back and forth with tons of personal perspectives in this discussion. How do we deal with people and what expectations do we put on people and situations? Who do you talk to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingn...

Greg and Allister tackle the subject of "letting go."Do we let the people who work for us do what they need to, or do we hold back authority, knowledge, or trust? Lots of personal experience in this discussion. Who are you talking to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@g...

Greg and Allister dive into the subject of coming to the point of trusting ourselves and others trusting us in a healthy way. Great back and forth with lots of personal experience brought into play. Who are you talking to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Che...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss recovering from making mistakes or losing their cool as managers. Great discussion about showing leadership and maturity after you have caused an issue. Good suggestions from our hosts from the people they have worked for. When things don't go well who do you talk it out with? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.co...

Greg and Allister have a great conversation about disrupting the same old same old. How do we approach or receive new ideas and how do we bring those ideas forward in a positive and helpful manner? Great back and forth with some real practical tips learned from others. Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotran...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the importance of being Clear and Kind when having serious conversations. A lot of experience from earlier times, both good and bad, comes into this discussion. How are your discussions? Like the rest of us is this something you need to work on? Great back and forth. Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tn...

Greg and Allister are joined by Alexis Lee to talk about how we bring groups of individuals together. Alexis is an "Experiential Learning Practioner" who talks about creating more authentic relationships and trusted paths of communication through play and experience. If this episode was any indication, she is a must for you and your group. Great conversation, although Allister's love of pot lucks...

In this episode, Greg and Allister invite Neal Woodson to the table to discuss his journey in leadership and to understand the difference between managing and leading situations. A great back and forth with Neal sharing great wisdom and thoughts along the way. Storytelling ruled the day during this episode. Make sure you check out Neal's book "Uncomplicated Coach." Neal's contact info: Website: ht...

Greg and Allister sit down to talk with Maureen Jensen about her unique journey to leadership. A great back-and-forth in both a down-to-earth yet challenging discussion. This episode screams for a Part 2...... Prosperity Project https://canadianprosperityproject.ca/ Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotrantin...

Greg and Allister talk about "Chaos" and what that brings and takes away from our work and relationships. Great back and forth with some good experiences and thoughts shared. What do you bring to a chaotic situation or did you cause the chaos? Great discussion especially with the swirl around dealing with covid, the return, and everything else going on. Check out the other podcast projects TNR pro...

Greg and Allister talk through those people and situations where folks have talked into their lives during periods of transition and decision. Great back and forth about the possibilities and experiences. Who has helped you along and what people need you to sit, listen and share? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.ta...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss "the Company Townhall." The crew rave about what they like about good Townhall experiences and the few things that take away from the event. Good talk from experience from the crew as they acknowledge the humor of the situation of the taping of this episode as Greg had car trouble, Allister forgot a key piece of tech, and the podcast was visited by a cute 4-l...

Greg and Allister discuss the benefits and experiences around more casual or even random conversations. Greg even prepared for this conversation about random conversations. Great back and forth with some stories added. Who are you talking to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotr...

Greg and Allister take on the topic that everybody loves, "Expenses!" Greg gets started hot but the crew quickly gets into the groove to discuss this issue and perhaps supplies some of the questions that need to be asked. This can be an issue that people have strong feelings and experiences around. What are your experiences with expenses? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://...

Join Greg and Allister as they jump all over the topic of Clarity. Clarity has come up time and time again in the series but the crew decided it needed its own episode. Listen as the crew discusses the topic, although Greg is under the weather, inserting personal experiences along the way. Are you clear and is this something you need to work on or be aware of? Check out the other podcast projects...

Join Greg and Allister, after a creative session at the dinner, as they discuss the importance of relationships in leaving and perhaps coming back. This episode about the "Alumni" is near and dear to our hosts. How do we as individuals and organizations do in this area? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotra...