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Episode 15 - The Numbers Know First. How to Spot a Market Shift Before It Hurts Your Business
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy and Paula talk about how to spot a market shift before it becomes a bigger business problem. They break down why tracking your numbers in real time matters, how to...
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Episode 14 - Protect the Priority. How to Use Your Time Where It Matters Most
Amy and Paula talk about how to manage time by focusing on priorities, protecting high-impact work, and helping teams stay aligned on what matters most each day.
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Episode 13 - Not Everyone Thinks Operationally. How to Lead the Tough Conversation Anyway
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy and Alyssa talk about what it takes to lead tough operational conversations with people who do not naturally think the way you do. They unpack how to communicate the...
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Episode 12 - Find the Leak Before It Floods. Identifying a Gap In the System!
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy sits down with Alyssa to talk about the power of operations and what happens when there is a gap in the system.
They unpack how strong systems create a more...
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Episode 11 - Clarity Before Chaos. What Every New Hire Needs to Hear on Day One
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy and Paula unpack the day one conversation that sets the tone for a new hire’s success. They talk about why a job description is only the starting point, how to...
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Episode 10 - How Do We Win Together? The Day One Conversation Every Leader Should Have
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy and Paula unpack one of the most important conversations a leader can have with a new team member, the day one conversation about communication, honesty, feedback,...
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Episode 9 - Hard Conversations Don’t Have to Blow Up. How to say the hard thing without losing the relationship.
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes talk about how to handle harder conversations when feedback has already been given and change still is not happening. They unpack how...
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Episode 8 - If You’re Not Saying It, They’re Assuming It. Why feedback matters more than you think.
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes unpack why feedback is one of the most important tools in leadership. They explore how silence creates assumptions, why consistent...
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Episode 7 - Feedback Isn’t the Problem — Your Reaction Is. The Difference Between Coachable and Closed
In this episode of Growth Minded Conversations, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes unpack the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset, and how both show up in leadership, hiring, feedback, and everyday...
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Episode 6 - Culture Isn’t Pizza Parties. Creating a relationship with your people!
What truly defines company culture? It’s not pizza parties, happy hours, or branded swag, it’s the relationship you build with your people. In this episode, Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes explore how intentional...
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Operators Assemble. Built Different: Meet the GMTS Core!
Welcome to Growth Minded Conversations with Amy Diestelkamp and Paula Grimes of Growth Minded Talent Solutions. In this episode, they introduce the heart of the podcast and dive into one of the biggest questions...
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Episode 5 - Stop Throwing Them in the Deep End: The First 90 Days Make or Break You!
The first 90 days of a new hire can make or break their success. In this episode, Amy Diestelkamo and Paula Grimes break down how to stop “throwing them in the deep end” and instead create a clear, confidence-building...
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