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/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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/staff

Westside Church https://www.westsidehamilton.com/

Westside Church Burlington https://www.instagram.com/westsideburlington/?hl=en

Check us out and sample our other projects on our LinkedIn page in the publication section:

https://shorturl.at/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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/dkrS2

Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

Greg: greg@kgregsmith.com

Allister: allister.field@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:

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?