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Talking not Ranting Talking not Ranting
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“Talking not Ranting-the Struggle to be a Good Manager” is a management commentary podcast series created and co-hosted by two good friends, Greg Smith and Allister Field, which chronicles their frank and honest conversations around lessons learned during their contrasting management careers through mistakes, learning opportunities and mentors. This podcast series invites the listener to eavesdrop on their discussions and to enter into discussions of their own on how to be a good manager with all the opportunities and challenges that provides through connection, community and safe and brave spaces.
Created by: Greg Smith and Allister Field.
Produced by: Greg Smith and Allister Field.
Hosts: Greg Smith and Allister Field.
Writer: Allister Field
Audio Editor/
Post prod: Allister Field.
Art Work: Allister Field.
Intro Music: Coreigh Field.
Email us at: talkingnotranting@gmail.com
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Ep#179 Speed Round Take 8
Join our hosts, Greg and Allister, for a casual speed round on some questions and ideas. This is a great conversation on what is going on, the podcast, and how our hosts deal with life. Who are you having conversations with? We all need a buddy.
Matthew House Website: https://www.matthewhouse.ca/
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 Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ -
Ep#178 the big Mention
In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss their observations, experience, and thoughts around giving and receiving recognition. Our host's diverse backgrounds play a part in the episode. How do you and your organization approach awarding good work?
Who are you talking to during your management or leadership journey?
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 Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ -
Ep#177 step into the Crunchiness
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 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 Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ -
Ep#176 the Check List
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 Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ -
Ep#175 those Above
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://shorturl.at/dkrS2
Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com
Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/ -
Ep#174 TNR 2.0 the Return Interview with Neal Woodson
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?
Neal Woodson:
Website: https://nealwoodson.net/
Books:
1. " Giving a $#!+": https://nealwoodson.net/gas/
2. "The Uncomplicated Coach": https://nealwoodson.net/theuncomplicatedcoach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealwoodson/
X (Twitter): @NealWoodson (https://twitter.com/NealWoodson)
Instagram: @NealWoodson (https://www.instagram.com/nealwoodson/)
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 Stories:
Safe Brave Stories Podcast:
https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV
Greg's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
Greg's Instagram SBS profile:
https://instagram.com/safebravespaces
Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book:
https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn
Safe Brave Spaces website:
https://www.safebravespaces.com/
Allister's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/