Growth Minded Conversations

Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes
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Growth Minded Conversations is a leadership and operations podcast built for the builders. This show is for: ✔ Driven business owners ✔ Emerging team leaders building leverage ✔ Operations managers refining their craft ✔ Administrators who want to master the mechanics behind growth We go beyond surface-level advice and break down: ✔ What operational excellence really looks like ✔ Why hiring fails (and how to fix it) ✔ How systems create freedom, not restriction ✔ What strong leadership feels like inside a team ✔ How to build structure without killing culture ✔ The financial discipline required to scale sustainably Every episode blends: ✔ Strategic thinking ✔ Real business examples ✔ Practical execution steps ✔ Honest conversations about mistakes Because growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.

  1. Episode 7 - Feedback Isn’t the Problem — Your Reaction Is. The Difference Between Coachable and Closed

    2D AGO

    Episode 7 - Feedback Isn’t the Problem — Your Reaction Is. The Difference Between Coachable and Closed

    In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes unpack the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset, and how both show up in leadership, hiring, feedback, and everyday relationships. They explore why mindset is not always black and white, how people respond to challenges and coaching, and why understanding mindset can help leaders build stronger teams and better conversations.

    17 min
  2. Episode 6 - Culture Isn’t Pizza Parties. Creating a relationship with your people!

    MAR 31

    Episode 6 - Culture Isn’t Pizza Parties. Creating a relationship with your people!

    What truly defines company culture? It’s not pizza parties, happy hours, or branded swag, it’s the relationship you build with your people. In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes explore how intentional leadership, clearly defined values, and consistent communication shape a culture where team members feel seen, valued, and aligned. Learn why culture must be built on purpose, how leaders can reinforce it daily, and how meaningful recognition drives engagement, retention, and growth.

    20 min
  3. Operators Assemble. Built Different: Meet the GMTS Core!

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Operators Assemble. Built Different: Meet the GMTS Core!

    Welcome to Growth Minded Conversations with Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes of Growth Minded Talent Solutions. In this episode, they introduce the heart of the podcast and dive into one of the biggest questions business owners face, how do you know when it’s time to hire? From workload and finances to fear, control, and growth, this conversation sets the stage for practical, honest discussions around leadership, hiring, and building a business that can grow beyond you.

    5 min
  4. Episode 5 - Stop Throwing Them in the Deep End: The First 90 Days Make or Break You!

    MAR 17

    Episode 5 - Stop Throwing Them in the Deep End: The First 90 Days Make or Break You!

    The first 90 days of a new hire can make or break their success. In this episode, Amy Diestelkamo and Paula Grimes break down how to stop “throwing them in the deep end” and instead create a clear, confidence-building onboarding plan that starts before Day 1. Learn how to set expectations, establish standards, and build a simple 30/60/90-day roadmap that reduces dependency and accelerates ownership.

    16 min
  5. Episode 2 - Stop Hiring Mini Versions of You: How do you know WHO your next hire is?

    MAR 10

    Episode 2 - Stop Hiring Mini Versions of You: How do you know WHO your next hire is?

    In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes talk about how to identify the right next hire for your business. They break down the difference between handing off random tasks and defining a true role, why clarity matters before you hire, and how to recognize the skill sets and personality traits your business actually needs next. If you’ve been tempted to hire someone just like you, this conversation will help you think more strategically.

    21 min
  6. Episode 3 - Control Freaks Anonymous: How giving up control can save you money!

    MAR 10

    Episode 3 - Control Freaks Anonymous: How giving up control can save you money!

    In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes unpack why giving up control can feel so hard for business owners and leaders, and why holding on too tightly can actually cost you time, money, and growth. They talk about trust, mistakes, ownership, and how to help team members take responsibility without losing the quality and consistency you want in your business.

    15 min
  7. Episode 4 - Build Once. Decide Forever. Stop Reinventing Every Fire!

    MAR 10

    Episode 4 - Build Once. Decide Forever. Stop Reinventing Every Fire!

    In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes break down the decision tree and how it helps leaders create more clarity, better boundaries, and stronger ownership on a team. They walk through root, trunk, branch, and leaf decisions, and explain how giving people clear decision-making authority can reduce confusion, prevent overstepping, and stop leaders from having to solve the same problems over and over again.

    16 min
  8. Episode 1 - Hustle Won’t Fix This. How do you know when it's time to hire?

    MAR 10

    Episode 1 - Hustle Won’t Fix This. How do you know when it's time to hire?

    In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes talk about one of the biggest questions business owners face: how do you know when it’s really time to hire? They unpack the practical and emotional side of the decision, including workload, financial readiness, fear, control, and the myths that keep people stuck doing too much on their own. If hustle is no longer solving the problem, this conversation will help you see whether support is the next right step.

    20 min
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Growth Minded Conversations is a leadership and operations podcast built for the builders. This show is for: ✔ Driven business owners ✔ Emerging team leaders building leverage ✔ Operations managers refining their craft ✔ Administrators who want to master the mechanics behind growth We go beyond surface-level advice and break down: ✔ What operational excellence really looks like ✔ Why hiring fails (and how to fix it) ✔ How systems create freedom, not restriction ✔ What strong leadership feels like inside a team ✔ How to build structure without killing culture ✔ The financial discipline required to scale sustainably Every episode blends: ✔ Strategic thinking ✔ Real business examples ✔ Practical execution steps ✔ Honest conversations about mistakes Because growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.

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  • Creator
    Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Growth Minded Talent Solutions
  • Show Website
    Growth Minded Conversations