{"podcast":{"title":"Growth Think Tank","slug":"growth-think-tank-480988","podcast_index_feed_id":480988,"rss_url":"https://leaders.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://genehammett.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/5/4/d/154d10dcd976b4ae/Ui4remSQ.png","author":"Gene Hammett","episode_count":1235,"summary":"Develop leadership skills and understand leadership development from expert interviews with transformational leaders. Leaders in the Trenches gives raw discussions that dive deep into new strategies to accelerate your company growth and your leadership abilities. Get interviews from Fortune 100 leaders to experts in various domains of marketing, sales, and leadership that allows you to explode your growth. Learn from their failures and discover the finer elements of significance that will impact your company. Guests include Daymond John, Les Brown, Michael Gerber, Jonah Berger, Bob Berg, Greg McKeown, and with the host Gene Hammett.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T08:20:34.923280+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988"},"episode":{"title":"Learning to Be A Better Leader is NOT in the Book with Gene Hammett, Founder Coach","slug":"learning-to-be-a-better-leader-is-not-in-the-book-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach","published_at":"2026-06-29T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/learning-to-be-a-better-leader-is-not-in-the-book-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988","url":"https://leaders.libsyn.com/learning-to-be-a-better-leader-is-not-in-the-book-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leaders/1281_Gene_Hammett_Solo_EDITED-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=185578","summary":"In this episode, we discuss how leaders learn and why information alone doesn't create growth. We explore the difference between consuming content and changing behavior, and why conversations with coaches, mentors, and teammates are often the catalyst for real transformation. Through practical examples, we highlight the importance of execution, accountability, and being willing to be challenged in order to become a better leader. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:03 Learning by Doing 2:33 Why Books Fall Short 4:07 Coaching Changes Behavior 5:49 Real Transformation Starts Here 🎯Key Takeaways Leadership growth doesn't come from consuming more information it comes from applying what you learn through reflection, accountability, and action. Books, podcasts, and videos can provide valuable insights, but real transformation happens when a coach, mentor, or trusted colleague challenges your assumptions, helps you examine your behaviors, and holds you accountable for meaningful change. Ideal For : Founders, CEOs, executives, managers, and anyone committed to elevating their leadership capacity. Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at training.coreelevation.com and getfounderfreedom.com to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance. 🌐 Explore More: training.coreelevation.com 🎧 Listen to the Full Episode: Growth Think Tank Podcast","meta_description":"In this episode, we discuss how leaders learn and why information alone doesn't create growth. We explore the difference between consuming content and cha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":452,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growth-think-tank-480988/episodes/learning-to-be-a-better-leader-is-not-in-the-book-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/learning-to-be-a-better-leader-is-not-in-the-book-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}