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Founder Dependency: The Hidden Ceiling on Your Company's Growth
Episode 1266
In this episode, I explore a challenge many growing companies face: founder dependency. Once a business grows beyond about 20 employees, founders oft…
6 hours ago
Scaling Smart with Intentional Leadership with Matthew Rooda at SwineTech
Episode 1265
On this episode of Grow Think Tank, Gene Hammett talks with Matthew Rooda, Founder/CEO of SwineTech (ranked No. 247 on the 2025 Inc. 5000), about the…
1 week ago
Key Person Risk for CEOs: When Being "Essential" Is Hurting Your Business
Episode 1264
In this episode, I address key person risk for founders and CEOs, highlighting the importance of not having the business hinge on a single leader. I …
2 weeks ago
People-First Leadership for CEOs: The Shift That Unlocks Growth and Accountability
Episode 1263
In this episode of Growth Think Tank, I chat with Peter, the CEO of Your Your Money Line, about People First Leadership and its role in enhancing org…
3 weeks ago
CEO Leadership: Why What Got You Here Won't Get You to the Next Level with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach
Episode 1262
In this episode, I discuss the evolution of CEO leadership, emphasizing that "What got you here won't get you there," as introduced by Marshall Golds…
1 month ago
How to Lead Innovation for Impact with Kirsten Baker at Jeenie
Episode 1261
In this episode, I speak with Kirsten Baker, CEO of Jeenie, Inc. (ranked No. 271 in 2025), a platform dedicated to breaking down language barriers th…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why You Want to be a Multiplier CEO with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach
Episode 1260
In this episode, I explore the concept of the Multiplier CEO and how this leadership model differs from the traditional, operationally driven approac…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Scaling with Adaptive Leadership with Kevin Zerber at Treering
Episode 1259
Join me for a conversation with Kevin Zerber, co-founder of TreeRing Inc. 5000 company ranked No. 3200 in 2025 that is redefining the yearbook experi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CEOs Must Stop Blaming Your Team for Lack of Performance
Episode 1258
In this episode of Grow Think Tank, I tackle the often-ignored topic of blame in the workplace. I highlight how attributing performance issues to emp…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Leadership Continuous Improvement Is the Path with Austin Yarborough at Central Coast Moving
Episode 1257
In this episode of Grow Think Tank, Gene Hammett sits down with Austin Yarborough, founder of Central Coast Moving, ranked No. 2,278 on the Inc. 5000…
2 months ago