Talking not Ranting

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about one of Greg's favorite words "Crunchiness." How do you feel, handle, and deal with yourself and others when there is anxiety, irritability, anger, frustration, and other emotions? Great discussion on understanding the people and the situation to have a good conversation. Who are you talking to during your management journey? Check us out and sample our oth...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their thoughts and experiences around "the Check List” mentality. This conversation showcases our hosts' differences in experience and background. 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 Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave S...

Join Greg and Allister as they zero in on their thoughts and experiences around being a manager reporting to a senior manager or executive. How does that change being a manager when you are like an employee? There are a couple of funny fails as the crew discusses this topic. Who are you talking to? Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section: https://...

Neal returns to the podcast to discuss what he has been up to and his new book "Giving a $#!+: How A Willingness to Be Inconvenienced Can Transform Your Business, Work, and Life." Great discussion about how we approach work. Are we focused on wealth creation versus value creation? Do we focus on the things we can easily measure rather than those that are hard to measure? Who are you talking to? Ne...

Greg and Allister are joined on the podcast by Mark Wall to discuss his variety show of a leadership journey. Mark is currently leading a start-up-type situation as the pastor of Westside Church (Burlington). Great back and forth with our guest turning the tables on the crew and asking them questions. The nerve! This was a great conversation that is so relatable. Our guest: Mark Wall mark@westside...

Greg and Allister discuss the tendency to make meetings so formal with lengthy memos and PowerPoint. The crew talks about their favorite meeting style "the Catch-Up." How do you provide updates to the people around you? It was a great conversation and a reminder that the relationship coming first is a great driver. Who are you talking to? Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn...

Greg's borrowed philosophy comes centre stage in the TNR Crew's discussion. How do we set up the situation to have a good listen and then get across what we need to? What do we do with the feelings and emotions we experience during these situations? Greg and Allister have a great discussion as they bring in their thoughts, observations, and experiences. Who are you talking to? Check us out and sam...

In this episode, Greg and Allister share their observations, experiences, and questions about being "online." Our crew talked about what they find helpful or not about LinkedIn and some of the others. The episode finishes by talking about online learning with resources like LinkedIn Learning, Harvard ManageMentor and LumiQ. What is your relationship with the online and who are you talking to in yo...

Join our hosts Greg and Allister as they discuss the importance and some practical tips on deciding to and stepping into a new job, new team, a project, or a side hustle. There are lots of experiences and observations in this discussion. Who are you talking to in your journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talki...

Greg and Allister jumped on this topic from last week's interview. Our crew takes the "walk that line" concept into various management scenarios from their experience, observations, and failures. A lot is going on in this episode. Who are you talking to in your journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotra...

In this episode, Allister jumps on an interview with Sean Merat, the founder and CEO of the Insurtech startup Owl.co. Sean shares his experience and lessons about living in the startup world. It was a great conversation about not only leading others but also about winning and losing. So good! Who are you talking to about your journey? Sean Merat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-merat-49444617/ Ow...

When folks are exited from the workplace what attention do we give to those left behind? Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their experiences, observations, and learnings about "left behind." Who are you talking to about your journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranti...

Greg and Allister tackle the use and need for agendas in meetings. Great back and forth as the crew discusses the simplicity and power of using these great tools. How are your meetings going? Is it a good team-building exercise or one full of frustration? Who are you talking to in your management journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tn...

Greg and Allister talk about their observations, thoughts, and experiences around being Insular sometimes. The crew goes back and forth about getting out of our heads. Who do you talk to or draw on to navigate our tendencies to get into ourselves? Who are you talking to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotr...

Greg and Allister jump into a discussion about working in healthy partnerships and groups. Working with others is so important in helping people feel apart of what's going on and in getting things done. 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...

The crew discusses "Transitions" and how they affect the people and our workplaces. Greg and Allister share thoughts, observations, and personal transition experiences. What are your experiences in this area and 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@...

We have probably all experienced what happens when the change agent comes into the organization or a new direction or process is introduced disrupting our lives. Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their experiences and observations on Disruption. Who are you talking to? If you are interested in the disruption in a start-up check out Ep#132 with Michael Kravshik. https://on.soundcloud.com/TKKTV...

The Crew tackles one of Greg's favorite words "Ripple." Join Greg and Allister going back and forth on this important topic as they share some of their experiences and observations. 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 Check out Greg's pod...

Join Greg and Allister in their year end and new year show. Great conversation that we should all be having. 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 Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn8...

Join our hosts as they discuss Burnout. This topic came up in the most recent “the five big rocks” episode. Great discussion on some of the causes of burnout and ways to prevent it. How are you dealing with the pressures of home and work? Who are you talking to? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.co...

Greg and Allister talk about “the 5 Big Rocks” as promised in Ep#156. Our hosts then take the conversation into "the Purge," A great discussion about sorting out what we want and should be doing in this busy world that most of us are experiencing. Greg's 4 Questions (he actually suggested five): 1. What am I good at? 2. What is important? 3. How best do I work? 4. What is in the way? 5. Where do I...

Join our hosts, Greg Smith and Allister Field, as they once again try and jump into multiple questions and issues in one episode. Great back and forth as they try to make sense of their, and others, journeys during our present times especially on how and where we work. There is also a great discussion about the podcast and the importance of having balance and creativity in our lives. Who are you t...

Greg and Allister discuss those situations where you know what hits the fan. How do we show up, deal with others and what do we do at the conclusion of these types of situations? 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 Check out Greg's podcas...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about another of Greg's favorite words "Connection." Great back and forth as our hosts talk about definitions and the reality of a good conversation. 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 Check out Greg's...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about one of their most favorite topics "Storytelling." Yes and with the name....they tell stories about telling stories. Great back and forth about this valuable tool for making connections. Who are you talking to about your experiences and stories? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website:...