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Talking not Ranting

Talking not Ranting

By: Greg Smith and Allister Field
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 “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.comGreg Smith and Allister Field Economics
Episodes
  • Ep# 244 Disappointment

    Ep# 244 Disappointment
    Apr 15 2026

    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=d3dbf33055b04765


    Check out Allister's production about all things Fraud.

    Fraud and Company: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JkCGP6ofRpMLOvi1YDugL?si=f63d60c5fc854a00
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    34 mins
  • Ep#243 Working with International Peers

    Ep#243 Working with International Peers
    Apr 8 2026

    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.com

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

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/
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    37 mins
  • Ep#242 Working from Home

    Ep#242 Working from Home
    Mar 26 2026

    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.com

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

    allister.field@gmail.com
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    32 mins
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