Talking not Ranting

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about their experience, thoughts and questions around having expectations. How do you deal with your expectations? Have you been surprised by someone else's expectations? Have you had both good and challenging experiences in this area? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield...

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about a production partnership and friendship that has created over 250 episodes of TNR and how they have touched over 377 podcast episodes. Great inside look at taking a conversation at a diner into a swarm of podcast series and episodes in a variety of genres. Who do you want to have a conversation with? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a877441...

250th Episode? Are you kidding me. Join Greg Smith and Allister Field, who forgot this was a bit of a milestone, as they have one of the post practical conversations of this podcast cast series around the attitude towards and use of technology. How do you use technology? How are the organizations you are involved with using technology? Is there confusion or a good attitude towards using technology...

Join Greg and Allister in this discussion and reminiscing about business travel. Some good insights came up along with some funny stories about past trips. Do you travel for work? What is your experience like? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the importance of being clear with your interactions with others. Have you experienced situations that were anything but clear? Do you struggle with being clear? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

In this episode, Greg and Allister dive into the dynamics and impactful idea of partnerships. It is about getting along, but it is also about getting it right. Have you been part of a good partnership? If you haven't, why didn't it work? This was another conversation that brought out our host's differences in training, work and education. Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.co...

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how socialization fits into the workplace in the past and in the present. How has Covid changed our habits and what is in store for the future. Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stories podcast with Greg and Anna Petosa: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=c2dbcaabed704a61 https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ http...

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how they are taking on what is going on around us all right now. The craziness and anxiousness caused by international crises. What are you doing to manage what is going on? How are the people and organizations around you coping? Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stores Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=a10b2873d61344f1 A...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss being disappointed and dealing with someone who has been disappointed. Have you been in situations where you have been let down? How did you feel and how did you deal with it? How did you assist someone else who was disappointed? Have you seen someone not handle the situation and cause more havoc? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https:...

In this episode Greg and Allister have a conversation about working with foreign stakeholders and colleagues. Does your organization have pre-negotiated agreements to work with others? Do you utilize relationships and language skills to work better with foreign colleagues? What could you do better? Who are you talking to? talkingnotranting@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ https...

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about specifically working from home with all that brings with all its' ups and downs. Do you work from your home? How does that work? Do you have everything you need to make it work? How is your internet(big peeve with our hosts) How do you get the interaction you might need? Do you have a special space to work from home? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg...

In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss what we can control and what to do with those things we can't. Have you been in a situation where there is a lot you can't control, and maybe it is uncomfortable? What did you do in that situation? Great conversation on this topic. Who are you talking to? talkingnotranting@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://w...

In this episode, Greg and Allister jump right into a discussion about working as or with Creatives. Do you have a creative or partly creative role? How do you approach such situations? How does it fit with your personality? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ talkingnotranting@gmail.com

In this episode Greg and Allister dig into the topic of "Keeping Good People." This idea keeps coming up in various episodes so it is time to talk about it dead on. Have you been in a good healthy environment where you feel seen, heard and part of something good? Have you felt like being on the outs and can't wait to make an exit? https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ https://ww...

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the subject of feeling like an imposter. Great discussion from our hosts about their thoughts and experiences. Have you had Imposter Syndrome? How did you work through it? What can you tell others about the experience? Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=0ff6934e9c4d41c3 https://www.linked...

What is it like when you work for, with, or you yourself are insecure? How do you deal with it? How can you deal with these situations and what is the fallout if you don't? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ allister.field@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ greg@kgregsmith.com

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about training, how that gets delivered, and what are their preferences. How does your organization look after your training and learning needs? How do you learn best and what do you need to keep your certifications? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ talkingnotranting@gm...

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about making resolutions or perhaps not. Do you make resolutions and how has that gone? Do you take stock of what you have going on? Who are you talking to?

Greg and Allister address a series of questions and experiences in a not-so-speedy manner. Great discussion about going back to the office, the holiday season and podcasting. Where are you working these days? What podcasts are you listening to? Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4218468a3edc4ec0 Abby Orchard Street Audio Dram...

Greg and Allister are joined by Vaseem Baig ( "Vaseem the AI Guy") and end up having such a great conversation about leadership, people that have impacted our lives and just so much good stuff. This is a great conversation that we all need from time to time. Who are you talking to? Vaseem Baig contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseemtheaiguy/ https://www.vaseemtheaiguy.com/ https...

Greg and Allister talk about the importance of Vulnerability as a leader or manager. Great discussion about their thoughts, experiences, and questions about this topic. Who are you talking to? Here is the link to the new rebooted Safe Brave Stories podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=f74d2f9efa784b5d talkingnotranting@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield...

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about people and situations where the Hype is brought in. Whether a new idea, process, or person, what is your experience dealing with these types of situations? Are you the Hype in a situation, or the cooler, or perhaps one of the people sitting off to the side? Who are you talking to? ReBoot of Safe Brave Stories. Check of out Greg's podcast with co ho...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about being irritated and being irritating. How do you show up? What do you do with those feelings or the feelings of others? Who are you talking to? Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section: https://shorturl.at/dkrS2 Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com Allister: allister.field@gmail.com...

In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss how they transitioned to different companies, jobs, and roles and how they have struggled with this process at times. How have your transitions gone? What did you learn from those transitions? Who are you talking to? Check out Leaving the Puzzle Factory: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V0TemV4TZmkMkcbbcgV1O?si=abc6cad3e0a648b4 Check us out and sample our o...

In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss leadership, communication, and aftercare when the unexpected happens. How does your organization handle the really hard stuff and do they talk about it afterwards? Who are you talking to? Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section: https://shorturl.at/dkrS2 Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Greg: greg@kgreg...