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How Great Leaders Navigate Tough Conversations to Drive Business Growth | Gene Hammett Jun 26, 2025

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Great leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about tackling the tough conversations most people avoid. Yet, too many leaders hesitate, fearing conflict, damaging relationships, or making the wrong call. This leads to unresolved issues and workplace tension. After a decade in corporate, Gene Hammett built a $7 million business, only to lose it all when a deal went sour. From this setback, he discovered a passion for coaching CEOs to build high-performing teams, address limitations, and scale effectively. In this episode, Gene joins Kevin to share actionable strategies to enhance leadership and navigate tough conversations.

Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies.

In this episode, Kevin and Gene will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:23) Leaving Corporate for Entrepreneurship

(03:46) Scaling a $7 Million Business and Losing It All

(07:10) Bouncing Back as a Leadership Coach

(12:08) Leadership Blind Spots That Hurt Growth

(15:52) The Key to Hiring and Retaining Top Talent

(17:15) Mastering the Art of Tough Conversations

(24:14) How Leadership Styles Impact Conversations

(27:19) The Four Phases of Tough Conversations

(35:57) How to Navigate Difficult Conversations

(42:53) Mistakes Leaders Make After Tough Talks

(45:48) Connecting with Gene

Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. After studying the leadership of fast-growing businesses on the Inc. 5000 list, he discovered strategies that help companies grow. Gene is also the founder of the Growth Think Tank podcast, which is recognized as a top resource for leaders. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies.

Connect with Gene:

Gene’s Website: genehammett.com

Gene’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/genehammett

Resources Mentioned:

Gene’s Book, How to Have Tough Conversations: The Framework for Great Leaders to Say What Needs to Be Said When the Pressure Is On: https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Tough-Conversations-Framework-ebook/dp/B0D7WFLZL5

Start With Why by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/B09BK342ZW

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The Science of Well-being: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers to Happiness | Stephanie Harrison Jun 24, 2025

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Society tells us that happiness comes from success, perfection, and constant self-improvement. But what if that’s exactly why so many people feel unfulfilled? After struggling to find happiness, Stephanie Harrison turned to positive psychology and discovered that much of what we believe about happiness is making us miserable. What started as a simple newsletter grew into The New Happy, a platform redefining happiness through meaning, connection, and service. In this episode, Stephanie joins Kevin to reveal the real science of happiness so you can stop chasing it and start living it.

Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness.

In this episode, Kevin and Stephanie will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:24) Understanding Positive Psychology

(04:13) Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

(07:04) The Myth of Happiness

(12:11) Taking Ownership of Your Happiness

(14:30) Moving Beyond Society’s Idea of Happiness

(17:38) The Four-Step Framework to Living Happily

(18:44) Happiness as the Key to Well-Being

(20:57) How Happiness Strengthens Relationships

(22:46) Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace

(25:03) How The New Happy is Redefining Well-Being

(28:01) The Hidden Cause of Our Misery

(33:26) Using Science and Creativity to Grow

Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness. Her book, New Happy, reveals that helping others is the key to true happiness. Stephanie shares insights on happiness, culture, and leadership and has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, Harvard Business Review, and more.

Connect with Stephanie:

Stephanie’s Website: www.hello@thenewhappy.com

Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleighharrison/

Resources Mentioned:

Stephanie’s Book, New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong: https://www.amazon.com/New-Happy-Getting-Happiness-Right/dp/0593541383

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Welcome to Beyond Blind Blaming Jun 16, 2025

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Ready to break through what’s really holding you back? Beyond Blind Blaming is the weekly podcast for high-achievers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and personal growth seekers who are tired of repeating cycles of frustration and want to uncover the hidden barriers to their success.

Hosted by transformational mentor, author, and business strategist Kevin D. St.Clergy—best known for his bestselling book Beyond Blind Blaming and his former podcast Audiology Mastery—each episode features in-depth interviews with experts, coaches, and changemakers who’ve reclaimed control over their lives, careers, and mindsets.

Listeners will gain powerful tools for emotional intelligence, leadership, productivity, and mindset mastery—plus real strategies to stop self-sabotage, take ownership, and step into purpose-driven success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling a business or an individual seeking clarity and confidence, this podcast will help you shift your perspective and unlock your full potential.

Subscribe now and join the movement to stop blind blaming—and start living boldly.

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