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Talking not Ranting

“Talking not Ranting” 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…

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Ep#255 Difficult People

After a brief break so Greg could go on holidays the crew are back at it. Join Greg and Allister as they discuss being and dealing with difficult people. Never happens right! Have you had to deal with difficult people? Have you been one of them? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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Ep#254 TNR Team Update Summer 2026

In this summer episode Greg Smith and Allister Field talk about what is going on in their lives professionally and personally. As well our duo talk about how their podcast productions have grown touching on multiple genres. For all our new listeners this will give you some insight into the genesis and philosophy behind the TNR Creative Space stewarded by our hosts. Who are you talking to? Greg's…

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Ep#253 Trust

In this episode our hosts, Greg and Allister, talk about their thoughts, experiences and questions around "Trust." What are you thoughts around what Trust is and what are your experiences around receiving and loosing trust? This is probably our hosts most insightful discussions of this podcast series. Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/…

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Ep#252 Expectations 2.0

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about their experience, thoughts and questions around having expectations. How do you deal with your expectations? Have you been surprised by someone else's expectations? Have you had both good and challenging experiences in this area? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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Ep#251 6 Years and over 250 Episodes

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about a production partnership and friendship that has created over 250 episodes of TNR and how they have touched over 377 podcast episodes. Great inside look at taking a conversation at a diner into a swarm of podcast series and episodes in a variety of genres. Who do you want to have a conversation with?…

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Ep#250 Technology

250th Episode? Are you kidding me. Join Greg Smith and Allister Field, who forgot this was a bit of a milestone, as they have one of the post practical conversations of this podcast cast series around the attitude towards and use of technology. How do you use technology? How are the organizations you are involved with using technology? Is there confusion or a good attitude towards using technology…

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Ep#249 Business Travel

Join Greg and Allister in this discussion and reminiscing about business travel. Some good insights came up along with some funny stories about past trips. Do you travel for work? What is your experience like? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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Ep#248 Be Clear

In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the importance of being clear with your interactions with others. Have you experienced situations that were anything but clear? Do you struggle with being clear? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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Ep#247 Partnerships

In this episode, Greg and Allister dive into the dynamics and impactful idea of partnerships. It is about getting along, but it is also about getting it right. Have you been part of a good partnership? If you haven't, why didn't it work? This was another conversation that brought out our host's differences in training, work and education. Who are you talking to?…

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Ep#246 Socializing

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how socialization fits into the workplace in the past and in the present. How has Covid changed our habits and what is in store for the future. Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stories podcast with Greg and Anna Petosa: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=c2dbcaabed704a61 https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/…

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Ep#245 Chaos in the World

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how they are taking on what is going on around us all right now. The craziness and anxiousness caused by international crises. What are you doing to manage what is going on? How are the people and organizations around you coping? Who are you talking to? Safe Brave Stores Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=a10b2873d61344f1…

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