Best Gregg Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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Eduardo Briceno and The Performance Paradox 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

Gregg and Michael are joined by author, researcher and educator Eduardo Briceno to discuss the ideas behind Growth Mindset, its frequent misunderstandings, and what he's uncovered about The Performance Paradox. Are we working on the right things, in the right way, to improve, learn , and grow?By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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A Look Back and a Look Forward – a Refreshingly Candid View of the Practice of Leadership Development 50:46

2M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, Gregg has a spirited, insightful conversation with Michael as he moves from his role as CLO of New York Life to an independent consulting practice. In this uniquely candid discussion, Michael shares his perspective on several of the most challenging and contentious issues facing the leadership development community.…

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The Words Leaders use Make All the Difference – a Conversation with Kimberly Kleiman-Lee 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

In this episode, Michael and Gregg have a wide-ranging conversation with Kimberly Kleiman Lee who, after a sterling career with GE, has created her own firm that coaches and trains leaders to, sometimes radically, change the words they use to have a significant, lasting impact on others.By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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Title: The Business of Management/Leadership Development with guest Dan Oswald 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

In this unique episode, Michael and Gregg take a deep dive into the business of management/leadership development and information. They are honored to be joined by Dan Oswald, CEO of Simplify Compliance. Dan is a veteran of the learning and education space and has extensive experience in both M&A and leading the growth of associated enterprises.…

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Gregg Thompson w/ Ron Westad 31:22

5M ago31:22

31:22

By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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Influence and Impact with Bill Berman 35:04

1y ago35:04

35:04

Gregg and Michael are joined by Bill Berman, PhD, executive coach, psychologist, and organizational consultant to discuss his recent book (written together with George Bradt), Influence and Impact. What’s an overlooked key to executive success?, and is it as simple as understanding what the organization really needs from you?…

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“Wellness” and Leadership with Seb Bailey PhD 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

39:06

In this episode Mind Gym Co-Founder and President Seb Bailey shares insights into the growing organizational interest in “wellness”, and the role leaders play in shaping a healthy workplace.By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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Is OD still relevant today? 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Joining Michael and Gregg to discuss this question are Gary Mangiofico, Academic Director & Chair of Pepperdine University’s MSOD program, and Chris Crosby, President &CEO of The Leadership Institute of Seattle.By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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Leadership Development on the Front Line: A Conversation with Two of the Best! 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

45:10

Bill Gardner and Geoff Scales are two of the leading leadership development coaches and facilitators in the business today. In this podcast, Michael and Gregg have a conversation with two deeply experienced professionals who have spent the past three decades implementing great practices in the fields of leadership and organization development.…

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Professor Jay Conger and The High Potential’s Advantage 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

Gregg and Michael speak with renowned leadership guru Professor Jay Conger about the myths and realities of “leadership potential” and how organizations can effectively develop early-career talent to lead.By Michael Molinaro and Gregg Thompson

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Developing the Exceptional Physician Leader with Guest Dr. Robert Simari 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Dr. Robert Simari, a distinguished clinician, scientist, educator and leader has written a fascinating book entitled A Prescription to Lead: How Medical Training Prepares America’s Physician Leaders. In this episode, Michael and Gregg engage with Dr. Simari in a unique conversation about the confluence of medical training and leadership development…

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The Earned Life - A conversation with Marshall Goldsmith 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

In this episode of The Edge of Leadership, Gregg and Michael are joined by Marshall Goldsmith, who shares insights from a lifetime of executive coaching at the highest levels, and discusses ideas from his latest book The Earned Life.By Gregg Thompson and Michael Molinaro

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Mindfulness in Executive Coaching - a conversation with Josh Ehrlich 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

Michael and Gregg welcome Josh Ehrlich to this inaugural episode of our podcast series. The question we will explore is this: is mindfulness a serious dimension of leadership development or just a passing psychological fad? Josh argues that the way, possibly the only way, leaders can develop the capability to thrive in today’s demanding environment…

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Growing A Business With Molly Thompson, Pretty Flours 40:25

4+ y ago40:25

40:25

By Stefa Normantas

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Stefa’s Summer Bucket List Challenge 3:58

5y ago3:58

3:58

Episode 024 – Summer Bucket List Challenge Summer is not done yet! At the time of this recording, summer is coming to a fast close. But wait, there’s still a little more summer to be savored! This special mini episode (short!) shares a fun way our team makes sure we don’t miss the most important parts of summer. And a little competition helps spice…

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Are Wholesale Giftware Shows For You? Gregg Shapiro, New England Made Shows 34:49

5y ago34:49

34:49

Episode 023 – Gregg Shapiro, New England Made Shows Are Wholesale Giftware Trade Shows For You? If you’ve ever wondered how to determine if a gift show is for you, listen in. With more than 25 years of experience, Gregg Shapiro shares his expertise in the needed mindset and preparation for success in wholesale giftware shows. A little about Gregg G…

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How To Survive The Dread of Networking with Ellen Feldman Ornato, The Bolder Company 43:14

5y ago43:14

43:14

Episode 22– Ellen Feldman Ornato, The Bolder Company How To Survive The Dread of Networking and Actually, (Maybe!?) Enjoy It! Is there anything more uncomfortable than a networking event? For most of us walking into a roomful of strangers, it strikes dread in our hearts and makes us hide in the bathroom stall or dive into the punch bowl. However, y…

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Do’s and Don’t From A Seasoned Buyer and Artist, Lisa Mossel Vietze, Archipelago 41:48

5y ago41:48

41:48

Episode 21 – Lisa Mossel Vietze, Archipelago Do’s and Don’t From A Seasoned Buyer and Artist What does a retail buyer look for? How do you handle exclusivity? How do you even get in the door?! Lisa not only has exceptional retail expertise, but also understands the mindset of an artist. She shares do’s and don’ts of approaching retailers – valuable…

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Building a Business In Knots with Matt Beaudoin, Mystic Knotwork 38:10

5y ago38:10

38:10

Episode 020 Why do Martha Stewart, American Craft Week, and Yankee Magazine all find Matt Beaudoin’s work irresistible? Does his success come from the love of the work or the fear of failure? Listen in to hear how Matt has taken his grandfather’s lessons to build an anchor business for his community. A little about Matt and Mystic Knotwork Matt sta…

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How Does Genetic Sequencing Get You To Glassworks? 28:17

5y ago28:17

28:17

Episode 019 The road to wholesale does not usually start with genetic sequencing, but Holly Kenny of Elsie Kaye Glassworks has made her own path with a torch in hand. Listen in as she shares how she continues to evolve her business to support both her creative expression and the market she serves. A little about Holly Holly Kenny has been creating …

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The Art of Wholesale Craft with Sadie Bliss, Maine Crafts Association 28:36

5y ago28:36

28:36

From Craft to Artists and More – A Conversation with the Maine Crafts Association Episode 018 The Maine Crafts Association works to support craft artists with marketing and educational opportunities. While craft doesn’t always successfully crossover into wholesale, Sadie Bliss, Director, knows the best practices of the most successful craft artists…

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Burning it up with Denise O’Reilly, The Burnt Shop 45:28

5y ago45:28

45:28

Denise O’Reilly likes to burn things. And they’re beautiful. Episode 017 As the owner of The Burnt Shop, Denise has been gone from making holiday gifts for friends to quitting her leader role at Whole Foods. How did she go from presents to profit? How does she create new products? With a lot of hard work and smart growth along the way. Learn how sh…

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From monkeys to Mad Gabs, a conversation with Gabrielle Melchionda 39:14

5y ago39:14

39:14

From monkeys to Mad Gabs, the kitchen to QVC—building a life with lip balm. Episode 16 From monkeys (yes!) and a failed math class to selling to retailers like Wegmans and Whole Foods Market, Gabrielle has grown up with her Mad Gabs business. How did she do it? One lip balm at a time and more. From her start selling out of the back of her car, list…

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From 18 Months To 275 Stores — It’s A Wrap with Michelle Zimora, Z Wraps 32:19

5+ y ago32:19

32:19

From 18 months to 275 stores–It’s A Wrap Episode 15 Michelle has always taken what’s around her and made something beautiful and useful. She also has a passion for learning. In the last 18 months, she’s taken her love of textiles and learning to the next level while solving a problem of single-use plastics in an elegant, practical way. Z Wraps are …

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Thinking of Hiring A Sales Rep? Here’s What You Need to Know with Jane Hughes 38:16

5+ y ago38:16

38:16

What You Need To Know About Sales Reps - Episode 14 What do giftware and specialty food sales reps do? How do they get paid? How much? When is it a good time to get one? What should you ask your sales rep and what do you do when it’s not working out. We cover all these and more from seasoned sale rep, Jane Hughes, and learn about her 26 years in th…

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“Finding Inspiration in a Bag of Chips!” Heidi Feldman, Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt 30:26

5+ y ago30:26

30:26

A conversation about living your life and having a business too. Where do you get your inspiration for your latest business? Sometimes it comes in a bag of chips! Heidi Feldman not only gets her inspiration from the magical island beauty of Martha’s Vineyard, but from assessing what resources are available and working to create a life that blends t…

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“Just Believe In Yourself,” Suzanne Foley, Port City Pretzels 21:36

5+ y ago21:36

21:36

It took 30 years for Suzanne’s idea to come to fruition, but today Port City Pretzels are enjoyed across the country…and boy, are we glad she’s brought her vision to the marketplace. While some her age would be slowing down, Suzanne is running full speed in growing a business. Her perseverance through hardship and a continued focus on moving forwar…

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From Whitinsville To The White House with Christine Guanipa, Little Man 25:21

5+ y ago25:21

25:21

How do your products get from Whitinsville to the White House? It’s the little things! For Christine Guanipa of Little Man, it’s not about the work, but it’s about the people. Learn how she has built her line of textile handbags and accessories as well as a family business that cares for its community members. A little about Little Man Little Man i…

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Sustaining A Business—How To Stick With It with Cyndi Prince, LooHoo 25:20

5+ y ago25:20

25:20

Episode 10 ‘Will this sink my business?’ Almost every business owner has had that disaster moment. Cyndi Prince had hers early on in her business. Listen in on how she got through a packaging disaster to grow a business that is sustainable in more ways than one. With a background in science and art, she’s navigated both the practical and creative n…

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Pricing for Profit with Peter Harriman, Maine Small Business Development Center 37:00

5+ y ago37:00

37:00

Have you ever struggled in your business trying to figure out how to grow or make a profit? Whether it’s for advice on starting a profitable business, a plan for growth or how to buy or sell your own business--the right advice can make all the difference. Peter Harriman is a Center Director of the Maine Small Business Development Center and he help…

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Firing It Up with Becky Wright, Becky Pottery – Episode 008 35:01

5+ y ago35:01

35:01

Becky Wright has been selling pottery since the mid-90s and always knew she could make pottery a career. However, in the early days fear was her constant companion. Afraid of money, fear of failure and a fear of success. Becky almost gave up on wholesale. Listen in to how she got over those challenges to create a life where she’s proud to be able t…

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Hey Coach, I need help! Scott Roberts, Summit 9 Consulting – Episode 007 27:45

5+ y ago27:45

27:45

Hey Coach! Scott Roberts is a business coach--mine specifically! Last year I hired a business coach --highly recommended! Scott's work is more of a calling than a career path and in this episode, he shares practical, actionable steps for building a profitable business. As a former CEO, Scott Roberts understands first-hand the challenges of running …

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Tips for Making It In Maine (or elsewhere!), Tammy Knight, Maine Made – Episode 006 19:53

5+ y ago19:53

19:53

Tammy Knight has been surrounded by family makers from her earliest years (including her grandmother who taught her how to sew!). Her current role allows her to live vicariously through the creative members of Maine Made. She’s deeply committed to the success of her members and works tirelessly to support them through her resources. In this episode…

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Why You Need PR, Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven® – Episode 005 32:03

5+ y ago32:03

32:03

From her beginnings in a dream job on a Maine ski mountain to her work today leading a thriving agency, Nancy has built a career on relationships and the power of communications. PR is what she was born to do. With media relations as her superpower, she shares practical and seasoned advice for planning and promoting your story. A little about Nancy…

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How To Get Profitable With Noah Munro, Taste Profit 29:05

6y ago29:05

29:05

Noah Munro understands firsthand the challenge of growing a profitable food business through his work as co-founder of The Mill Fudge Factory. Munro drove the growth of the company from an idea into a well-run profitable food business with over 10 employees and steady annual revenue growth. Munro was also responsible for selling over $400,000 of fu…

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Michael Gaffney, Seawicks Candle Company – Episode 003 17:58

6y ago17:58

17:58

What do you do when you lose your corporate job? In this episode, Michael Gaffney of Seawicks Candle Company discusses the challenges of starting up a company while raising a family. A little about Seawicks Candle Company It's so much more than wax. It's about community, culture & quality. Michael and Cara Gaffney are a husband-wife team creating 1…

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Kate McCrea, McCrea’s Candies – Episode 002 31:07

6y ago31:07

31:07

The candy business is not always sweet. In this episode, Kate McCrea, McCrea’s Candies and I cover the challenges of cash flow and the importance of having a strong team to support your business growth. A little About Kate and McCrea's Candies McCrea’s Candies was founded by husband-wife team Jason and Kate McCrea. Building upon backgrounds in biol…

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Maggie Bokor, Maggie Bokor Jewelry – Episode 001 40:52

6+ y ago40:52

40:52

Summary Maggie Bokor joined our show to discussed how she has built confidence in communicating who she is through her work. We also talked about the financial realities of being a maker and how to adapt through the challenge of losing sales through bad seasons or galleries closing. A little about Maggie Maggie Bokor is known for her organic, elega…

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Episode 000 – Host, Stefa Normantas 5:38

6+ y ago5:38

5:38

By Stefa Normantas

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Episode 11: Interview with Tyler Sharp of Modern Huntsman 59:52

6+ y ago59:52

59:52

I make my return to the podcast game and am joined by Creative Director Tyler Sharp of the up and coming publication Modern Huntsman

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Episode 10: Talking Upland Almanac with John Gosselin 1:08:58

7y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Today John Gosselin joins the program to discuss his 20 years publishing the famous magazine known to hunters everywhere. I talk about the recent news of the Savage Fox as well as the decision to send my German Shorthair to a one month bootcamp with Minutemen Gun Dogs.

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Episode 09: British Guns and La Flor Dominicana Cigars 1:20:34

7y ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Today we cover shotguns from the U.K. Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us again to discuss the history of shotguns from the U.K. and what makes them worth the premium price point. Also joining us is Jonathan Carney from La Flor Dominicana cigars where we discuss their recent winning of cigar of the year as well as cigars ideal for smoking w…

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Episode 08: Interview with Mike "Uplandish" Thompson 1:32:36

7+ y ago1:32:36

1:32:36

Today artist Uplandish joins us to talk about grouse hunting in western Washington behind a labrador on public lands. He has spent the majority of his life hunting public lands and, as a result, has become an outspoken advocate for saving public lands. We debate federal government control vs state control of public lands.…

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Episode 07: Interview with Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles 1:20:30

7+ y ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Today Gregg Elliot from Dogs and Doubles joins us to discuss buying, selling, and collecting vintage guns. We dive into his past and what brought about the idea for Dogs and Doubles. Also making her first appearance this episode is my wife Grace. She joins us to discuss our recent acquisition of a 9 week old Bracco Italiano. We also ask the hard hi…

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Episode 06: Interview with Joseph "Hipster Woodsman" Edwards 1:11:40

7+ y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Today the Hipster Woodsman Joseph Edwards joins us to discuss working with companies like Gunner Kennels, Garmin, Orca Coolers, and Tanglefree decoys doing photography. We also discuss Weimaraners and Upland Hunting vs Duck Hunting. Also on the docket is my recent acquisition of multiple shotguns.

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Episode 05: Interview with Krieghoff Pro Staff Instructor Mike Blaisdell 1:34:23

7+ y ago1:34:23

1:34:23

Today Krieghoff Pro Staff Instructor Mike Blaisdell joins us to discuss the current state of trap shooting in the US and his history of the sport. We also get talk about his time as the commissioner of New Hampshire Fish & Game. Later in the episode in Clays and Birds Tobacconist Corner we talked about humidors.…

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Episode 04: Interview with Shawn "Birddogdoc" Wayment of Upland Ways 1:01:46

7+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

On this episode Shawn Wayment joins us to discuss gun dogs and common ailments seen in the field. We discuss hunting Quail out west. I also do the first ever Clays and Birds tobacconists corner where we discuss cigars and pipe tobacco.

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Episode 03: Interview with Giuseppe Papandrea "The Grousefather" 1:21:45

7+ y ago1:21:45

1:21:45

The Grousefather and I discuss bridging the generational gap in grouse hunters and the new standard vs. the old one. We discuss grouse hunting in New York as well as surviving the urban jungle known as New York City.

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Episode 02: Interview with Mike Adams of Copper Upland Supply 1:24:04

7+ y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

We take a look at the recent news in the shotgun shooting world and Mike Adams from Copper Upland Supply joins us to discuss everything from locator bells to how he became a hunter. We discuss German Shorthaired Pointers, Pennsylvania pheasant, vegetarian to hunter, and even tattoos.

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Episode 01: Interview with Anthony Ferro of Fetching Feathers 1:13:48

7+ y ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Anthony Ferro of Fetching Feathers joins us for an interview. We cover topics from HR 621 and HR622 to how Anthony created Fetching Feathers and his long term goals.

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