Episodes
255
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN-US
“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
In this episode Greg and Allister discuss giving advice. Who do you seek out? How do you give advice? Are you the right person to give advice? This is a great practical discussion on advice giving and receiving. Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
Join Greg Smith and Allister Field as they discuss the role of tension in the workplace and what we take away or contribute to that. Who are you talking to in order to deal with any of your concerns that are causing you tension? How can you help those around you who are dealing with tension? Who are you talking to? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
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/
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 Book: In Search of Safe Brave Spaces (Can be located on Amazon) Allister's new Fictional Styling: the Spy's Veneer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/73lOOycCNaUJ4Y45ygtLKq?si=bMzosS83Sj6nva41UmLU4A https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
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/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
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/
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? https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/
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/
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/
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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