Talking not Ranting

Hosted by Greg Smith and Allister Field

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250

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Jun 2026

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About the show

“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 that provides through connection, community and safe and brave spaces. Created by: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Produced by: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Hosts: Greg Smith and Allister Field. Writer: Allister Field Audio Editor/ Post prod: Allister Field. Art Work: Allister Field. Intro Music: Coreigh Field. Email us at: talkingnotranting@gmail.com

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June 11, 202633 min

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 to do what we need to do?Who are you talking to?https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

May 26, 202636 min

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/

May 22, 202630 min

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/

May 13, 202631 min

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?https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

May 7, 202630 min

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

April 29, 202634 min

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=a10b2873d61344f1Abbey Orchard Street Audio Drama:https://open.spotify.com/show/4MkWcHemN1USJ5SRsBPCf2?si=29a0121a024d4bd5Allister Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/Greg Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

April 15, 202634 min

Ep# 244 Disappointment

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss being disappointed and dealing with someone who has been disappointed. Have you been in situations where you have been let down? How did you feel and how did you deal with it? How did you assist someone else who was disappointed? Have you seen someone not handle the situation and cause more havoc?https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/Check out Greg's Newest series with his production partner Anna Petosa. Safe Brave Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=d3dbf33055b04765Check out Allister's production about all things Fraud. Fraud and Company: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JkCGP6ofRpMLOvi1YDugL?si=f63d60c5fc854a00

April 8, 202636 min

Ep#243 Working with International Peers

In this episode Greg and Allister have a conversation about working with foreign stakeholders and colleagues. Does your organization have pre-negotiated agreements to work with others? Do you utilize relationships and language skills to work better with foreign colleagues? What could you do better?Who are you talking to?talkingnotranting@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

March 26, 202631 min

Ep#242 Working from Home

In this episode Greg and Allister talk about specifically working from home with all that brings with all its' ups and downs.Do you work from your home?How does that work?Do you have everything you need to make it work?How is your internet(big peeve with our hosts)How do you get the interaction you might need?Do you have a special space to work from home?https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/greg@kgregsmith.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/allister.field@gmail.com

March 6, 202641 min

Ep#241 Control

In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss what we can control and what to do with those things we can't. Have you been in a situation where there is a lot you can't control, and maybe it is uncomfortable? What did you do in that situation? Great conversation on this topic.Who are you talking to?talkingnotranting@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/