Talking not Ranting

How often do we find ourselves drawn away from the matter at hand? Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their experiences in the journey to stay in the moment and get things done. Great back and forth. 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: www.talkingnotranting.co...

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about their experiences and observing others making a Faux Pas. Great back and forth in a very relatable conversation. 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 Pod...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk around the subject of "Expectations." Great back and forth regarding this deep and impactful aspect of our lives. What are my expectations, what are yours? Have we talked about these things? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com...

Greg and Allister have a long-awaited conversation about volunteering for extra opportunities at work. Great back and forth about those opportunities and the benefits of getting involved. Are you stuck in a rut, looking to take on new challenges and meet new people? Who are you talking to? Matthew House https://www.matthewhouse.ca/ Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.tal...

Greg and Allister are joined by Jimmy Rushton (Pastor@TMH) to discuss Jimmy's leadership journey. In this discussion, Jimmy shares incredibly relatable stories about his experiences with our hosts. Great conversation which anyone in leadership, or looking to move up, needs to pull up a chair to the diner table and listen in. Jimmy Rushton https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-rushton-330420123/ https:...

Greg and Allister are joined by Tom Atkinson to discuss his leadership journey and lessons learned. Great discussion as Tom talks about everything from being an Assistant Crown Attorney on one of Canada's most high-profile criminal cases to his current foray into being an author. Good insights brought out by great stories. Tom Atkinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-atkinson-0666a217/ "Into the K...

Join Greg and Allister as they have a conversation around one of Greg's favorite words "Curiosity." Great back and forth. Are you curious? 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...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about thankfulness and the healthy need to embrace it. Great back and forth as one of the crew deals with a personal loss. What are you thankful for even during trying times of change or loss? 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: t...

Greg and Allister take on CONFLICT. Join the crew as they talk back and forth on this topic which people often shy away from. How do you and your organization deal with conflict. Who are you talking to in your management and professional journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talking...

Greg and Allister return to the podcast after two weeks off to discuss the subject of "confidence." Great back and forth highlighting our host's different skill sets and experiences. What are your experiences in this area? Who are you talking to in your management and professional journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects websi...

Greg and Allister take up a discussion on Culture which follows up their talk about Community and Office Politics. Great back and forth which hopefully creates conversations in your world. Also check out the related topic "Hollowed Words" Ep#34. Who are you talking to in your management and professional journey? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/o...

In a companion piece to last week's episode on "Office Politics," Greg and Allister jump into a discussion about "Community" within the workplace. Yes, we get to hear about Greg's "bubble period" and Allister's paramilitary background which hopefully between the two of them brings some familiar perspective to this topic. Who are you talking to in your management and professional journey? Check out...

Greg and Allister discuss "office politics" on the eve of the 3rd anniversary of the launch of Talking not Ranting. Join our hosts as they discuss this difficult subject. Great back and forth as they share their experience and thoughts. Who are you talking to, especially about serious and sometimes difficult subjects? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting...

Greg and Allister take on a discussion regarding telling vs. coaching and when it is ok to do either. Great talk about making relationships work all the while affirming employees and getting stuff done! Who are you talking to in your management journey or bringing up your manager? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.t...

Greg and Allister talk around "the Presentation." Great conversation around this simple yet important topic. How do you and your organization prioritize giving presentations and making sure your people get the tools to utilize this form of connection? Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: ta...

Greg and Allister get into the thoughts, hopes, and tech of making a podcast. This is a story of goals, covid, grasping technology and just figuring out how and why to do something. What are you trying to do and who do you talk to about stuff? The Equipment: 1. Shure MV7X-Podcast Microphone. 2. Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB/XLR Streaming/Podcasting Cardioid Dynamic Microphone. 3. Samson Q2U USB/XLR...

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...