Talking not Ranting

Join Greg and Allister in this second "Speed Round" which ended up being anything but speedy. The crew takes on another 9 questions which again ends up revealing a lot about them and their contrasting experience in this relatable conversation. The power of questions comes to the forefront and shows their value when figuring out our individual past, present, and future. website: www.talkingnotranti...

Greg and Allister talk about the discussion around moving up to the next job level in your work. In a sometimes humorous, sarcastic and informative session, the crew brings forward their personal experience in this area. The result is a call to good conversations and straightforward, simple and clean processes. Yes, Greg used the term "process" and meant it! website: www.talkingnotranting.com Emai...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk to author and consultant Nancy Dewar about her new book "One Wild and Precious Life: Reflect, Dream and Create the Life You Were Meant to Live." The discussion talks about the process of better understanding what makes you happy, working hard for it, finding the place that values you and finding your people. Also a good discussion about moving from the "Tell and...

Greg and Allister talk about the situation when someone at work looses someone. While discussing both loss and assisting others, our hosts dive into this topic with deep personal experience. An important episode, with not as many jokes, that we hope you find helpful. Make sure you know what resources are available to help yourself or someone you work with or care about. website: www.talkingnotrant...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about project management during covid...and yes we are talking about this podcast project. The crew talk about planning, accountability, communication, process and of course working as a team. We hope that you can relate to many of our experiences during these challenging times. website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's LinkedI...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss "going back to the office" and everything around that. After some polite chit-chat, they get into what they really feel in the later stages of the episode. Check out the companion discussion in Ep#40-Interview session Mike Gutman. website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-h...

The TNR Crew, Greg & Allister, enter into a speed round to answer 12 questions that you might have asked yourself? Join the team as they delve into their contrasting experience and work histories. During this episode, Greg and Allister demonstrate the importance of understanding questions as they mistakenly answer what ended up being two different questions because they weren't clear what the actu...

Greg and Allister discuss the places where conversations take place outside of formal settings. Join this experience-laden talk about how to benefit from the informal conversations already taking place or how to create an environment to enable them. website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Other suggested episodes: Ep 41-being Binary Ep 44-Try the Dragon Ice Cream Ep 4...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the importance of connecting and making people feel comfortable when planning meetings and training events. Lots of practical observations and experience in this conversation. Please don't mind the thunder, rain, power outage, internet problems and sirens experienced in this episode. We experienced a major thunderstorm hitting Oakville during our TNR producti...

Are you bringing good or bad energy to what you do? Join Greg and Allister as they discuss taking a look inside ourselves. A couple of good tips come out dealing with difficult issues...translation “with bosses.” website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ Allister's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about the importance of "holding space," knowing what our triggers are, and how we might be shutting down the conversation. Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=YeGlBOmxTDSbhi8zUCoaVQ&nd=1 website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he...

50th Episode Edition-An inside look into the team, process, and purpose behind the podcast "Talking not Ranting." And yes during this episode Greg admits he has "blossomed" and Allister that his granddaughter is "the boss of him." Join in this sometimes humorous, sometimes vulnerable, always thankful, and almost always informative discussion. website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotran...

Today Greg and Allister talk about the word we either don't like to talk about or maybe struggle with...."Accountability." Take in this conversation heavy on experience and contrasting work backgrounds. website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Do you come into things in a healthy way or do you leave a wake behind you? Knowing and trusting the people on your team. Join this discussion on managing the impact you have on the team and the work they do. website: www.talkingnotranting.com email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216 Safe B...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk to author Christi Scarrow about her new book "Truth Warriors." In a vunerable conversation Christi discusses listening to others, believing in yourself while questioning everything including ourselves. There is a chapter called “building different ducks” so of course we all have to read it! Take the assessment as well. Christi's new book: https://www.truthwarrio...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the big topic of "intention" from the over arching aspects to the transactional moments with others. What are your intentions and does anyone know what they are and are your actions consistent with those intentions. website: www.talkingnotranting.com email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Sa...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about "context" and its importance in everything we do. website: www.talkingnotranting.com email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216 Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/ Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUF...

Greg and Allister have a discussion on being "open" in our life and work experiences and how sometimes it takes a 4 year old to remind us. TNR Website: www.talkingnotranting.com TNR Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Safe-Brave-Spaces-Unlocking/dp/1772442216 Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/ Safe Bra...

Join Greg and Allister as they have a discussion with Azumme Degun, a cultural intelligence/diversity/inclusion advocate, about her journey and her work with professionals who immigrate to Canada. A lot of ground is covered is this episode about working together, valuing our diversity and being a good manager and more importantly a good leader. And you have to hear her talk about mentoring!! Link...

The non decision can often be the worst decision. Putting in the work and planning to help make decisions well. Greg's book recommendation about culture at Netflix: https://www.amazon.ca/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/1984877860 Talking not Ranting website and email address: www.talkingnotranting.com talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's safe brave spaces website: www.safebravespaces.com

Greg and Allister talk about being binary in our ideas, in our discussions and how we deal and feel about people. Making decisions and having conversations in ways to bring out the best ideas and the best of people. TNR's website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email us: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg's new podcast Safe Brave Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=TJUhKIXKSc...

Greg and Allister meet up with Michael Gutman, LinkedIn Learning Author, remote work consultant, educator/marketing and business strategist. Listen to this episode with a working title of "Remote, Covid and the Future." Mike Gutman https://www.linkedin.com/in/gutmanmichael/ Mike's LinkedIn Learning courses mentioned: 1.Remote Working Foundations https://www.linkedin.com/learning/remote-work-founda...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their and other's experiences when you get called in to take on a new and unexpected role. The ups and downs of opportunity.

With all the change in routines as many of us negotiate the remote working experience we can sometimes forget one another. Join Greg and Allister as they discuss what we all have experienced. www.talkingnotranting.com

In this episode, with a working title of "Managers, Covid and coming Back," Greg and Allister have a great conversation with Gemma Norman. Gemma shares in a straightforward and vulnerable way her experience, insights and thoughts on the topics at hand. Guest link https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-norman-0740a14/ TNR website: www.talkingnotranting.com Greg's book: https://www.safebravespaces.com/