Gene Hammett

About Gene

Gene Hammett is the go-to expert for CEOs in fast-growth companies, known for transforming leadership at every level. With 25 years of business experience, Gene guides companies through rapid growth with tailored, actionable strategies as the co-founder of Core Elevation, Inc. As the host of Growth Think Tank, the #1 podcast for growth companies, he’s interviewed hundreds of top CEOs, revealing the secrets to sustainable success. Known as the "The Tough Conversations Guy,"

Gene is also the author of two influential books, The Trap of Success and How to Have Tough Conversations, arming leaders with the tools to thrive and tackle challenges head-on. As a speaker, Gene was listed by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “3 Inspiring Speakers Who Can Motivate Your Leadership Team” in 2024.

How to Have Tough Conversations is the ultimate guide to overcoming the people problems that are quietly stalling your business. Avoiding tough conversations doesn’t solve anything—it only lets issues fester. This book, along with its powerful workshops and speeches, equips you and your team with the tools to tackle difficult conversations head-on, transforming discomfort into clarity and growth. If you’re ready to stop letting silence undermine your success, it's time to lead with confidence, courage, and purpose. The best leaders don’t avoid tough conversations—they master them, and this is your blueprint to do just that.

Gene Hammett's insights have helped countless leaders excel.