Talking not Ranting

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/

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the podcast, where it's been and where it's going. They share their journeys and give a peek behind the production wall. Join our hosts for an entertaining and frank discussion on “Talking not Ranting." Check out our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Join Greg and Allister as they interview author Craig Bissett of "My Worst Hire & What I Learned From It." This discussion delves into mistakes, preconceived notions and practical tips in our approach to hiring people. Craig's book of 50 stories containing so much experience and wisdom can be found on his website: http://www.myworsthire.com/ Check out our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Is your Statement of ethics, vision, or values a living document or the faded poster on the wall. Join us for a discussion on what we as organizations and individuals believe in and live out.

Someone gets terminated and there is a big silence. Dealing with the people left behind. Talking, listening and thoughtfulness. Oh yeah did we mention listening. Check out our website. www.talkingnotranting.com

Your manager has you on ignore....emails, texts, voicemails...the whole lot. A discussion about being attentive, communicative and creating functional relationships. Our website: www.talkingnotranting.com

Do you hang out or not? Navigating those low intensity sometimes informal opportunities with your employees now complicated by the working from home. Finding your place and comfort.

Greg and Allister discuss the risk of a boundary crossing. Sometimes you loose the line.

Carrie Jeffreys BScN, MBA meets up with Greg and Allister at the diner table to talk about her journey and so much more. This can only be described as the most awesome of discussions! Authenticity, falling into jobs, mentoring, younger leadership, not knowing things...........it’s all in this episode that is screaming for a part 2.

How are the optics and are we open and clear when we hire someone at a higher level than others? How do we handle the rock stars and the shooting or rising stars?