Épisodes

  • Ep#229 Moving On
    Sep 27 2025

    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=abc6cad3e0a648b4

    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/


    Allister's LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/








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    38 min
  • Ep#228 Catastrophe
    Sep 7 2025

    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/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/


    Allister's LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


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    38 min
  • Ep#227 Context
    Aug 26 2025

    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?

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    33 min
  • Ep#226 Giving Bad News
    Aug 6 2025

    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/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:



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    35 min
  • Ep#225 Showing Up
    Jul 26 2025

    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/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:


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    43 min
  • Ep#224 the Mentor
    Jun 26 2025

    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?

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    37 min
  • Ep#223 the Podcasters
    Jun 18 2025

    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:



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    43 min
  • Ep#222 Discussion with Cyndi Court of TGR Foundation
    Jun 9 2025

    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:





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    39 min