Talking not Ranting

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 host Anna Petosa.Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4d849987724a459c Apple Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/safe-brave-stories/id1566158002https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/talkingnotranting@gmail.com

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/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Allister's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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=abc6cad3e0a648b4Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Allister's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Allister's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

In this episode, Greg and Allister tackle a thought that seems to come up quite often. How good are we in ensuring that we provide context in the discussions and decisions we make? Have you been part of situations where the context wasn't provided? How did it make you feel? What were the downsides of the situation?Who are you talking to?

In this episode our hosts, Greg Smith and Allister Field, share their thoughts, observations, and experiences around giving and receiving bad news in the workplace. What are your experiences with this topic? Who are you talking to?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about how we show up for meetings and conversations but also in our long term business relationships. How do you show up? What does showing up even mean to you and more importantly, your organization? Who are you are talking to?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

In this episode Greg and Allister discuss what they look for in a mentor. With different backgrounds and work experience, it is amazing how much thought goes into selecting a mentor or being a mentor. Have you had the benefit of a mentor? Are you an effective mentor?Who are you talking to?

As TNR approaches its 5th anniversary, Greg and Allister talk about their experiences as podcast Creators, Producers, and hosts. Great insights into this adventure with a lot of practical information about what, how, and why to undertake a podcast. Who are you hanging out with to talk to?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

Joining Greg and Allister is Cyndi Court, CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation, who shares her personal and leadership journey. Great insights into how we develop with the influence and input of others. How do we give people the opportunities and exposure to aid in those critical life choices, especially as students and new employees? Are you open and curious with the people that you lead? Do we see or need to create pathways for development that brings everyone along?Who do you talk to about the highs and lows of your journey?Cyndi Court https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-court-ba08486/TGR Foundation https://www.linkedin.com/company/tgrfoundation/https://tgrfoundation.org/Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about "Tone" and its importance in our communications. Great back and forth with some really good practical examples. Our hosts contrasting backgrounds and personalities really come out in this episode. Who are you talking to and how?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

Joining Greg and Allister is Dave Stimers, Lead Pastor of Westside Church located in Hamilton, Ontario. Dave talks about his career and leadership journey. What Dave shares is funny, serious, insightful, and relatable. This was such a good discussion time got away from our hosts. So much packed into this episode. This is definitely a good listen.Who are you talking to?Dave Stimers https://www.westsidehamilton.com/staffWestside Church https://www.westsidehamilton.com/Westside Church Burlington https://www.instagram.com/westsideburlington/?hl=enCheck us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

Greg and Allister discuss contracting and their experiences as contractors. Although our hosts approach the topic from very different experiences, there are some lessons to be learned. Are you a contractor? Are you thinking about becoming a contractor or consultant?Who are you talking to? Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

In this episode, Greg and Allister have different thoughts on using assessment tools in testing candidates for positions. There is some agreement, but Allister draws a line relating to some of his personal experiences. What steps do you use to test potential candidates? Are you just checking a box and presenting some shallow assessment that won't bring out the candidates' skills and experience? Who are you talking to?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:

Have you had poor experiences during hiring processes where you have been ghosted? Have you been left hanging out there, not knowing what is going on? In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about their experiences, thoughts, and observations around being ghosted. How is your organization handling hiring processes? Are your potential new hires being left out in the cold? Who are you talking to?

In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss the importance of having diverse people, knowledge, and experience around the table. Who are you bringing into the effort? Do you have enough diverse voices speaking up? This episode brings out some passion but deep experiences as well.You are you talking to?

In this episode our two hosts, Greg Smith and Allister Field, give an update on what they are doing with work, life and with podcasts. Who are you talking to about what is going on with your life and career? Who is in your community? Don't take the journey alone.Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:https://instagram.com/safebravespaces

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about the opportunities and pressure to become a manager. What is you experience around this topic? Do you want to join management? If so why? Both Greg and Allister talk about their thoughts and journey in this area.You are you talking to?

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how people learn. This discussion includes how each of our hosts like to learn and some of the approaches which help individuals and teams learn. How do you best learn? Do you have the environment to learn what you need to so that you can do your role or future roles.Who are you talking to?Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:https://shorturl.at/dkrS2Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.comGreg: greg@kgregsmith.comAllister: allister.field@gmail.comCheck out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:Safe Brave Stories Podcast:https://cutt.ly/pQn89dVGreg's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/Greg's Instagram SBS profile:https://instagram.com/safebravespaces

With political turmoil, elections, and economic uncertainty, how are we discussing what is happening? Join Greg and Allister as they discuss their experiences and observations during these critical times. How are you doing? Are you able to have the conversations you need to have?Who are you talking to?