The Bosshole® Chronicles

As we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month 2024, we welcome Unni Turrettini.  As a consultant, author, and speaker, Unni helps us understand how loneliness (especially in leadership) can become overwhelming to the point that it stifles our effectiveness and sours our relationships.  Middle managers are experiencing burnout which often includes a sense of loneliness.  Great guidance will be found...

Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own life, grappling with self-doubt and a lack of authenticity?  Kamini Wood, the creative mind behind Live Joy Your Way and the Authentic Me Rise Up Program, joins us to unravel these complex feelings and guide listeners toward a life of genuine self-discovery and empowerment. Click HERE for Kamini's website Click HERE for Kamini's LinkedIn pa...

Navigating the high-stakes world of organ donation requires a leader with not only a strong backbone but a heart full of passion; Dorrie Dils is that leader. Her ascent from the front lines of critical care nursing to the helm of Gift of Life Michigan is a story of tenacity, vision, and unyielding dedication to a life-saving mission and avoiding The Bosshole® Zone. Related TBC episodes: Is it a Bo...

Have you ever sent a cold email that changed your life? Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps might just convince you of the magic such an action can hold. This episode unveils their remarkable journey together, from a serendipitous encounter to co-authoring "The Score That Matters." Their partnership is a touching narrative of how leadership can profoundly affect the youth and the significance of u...

Meet Melissa Llarena! Another great connection I made at PodFest 2024 with her own Bosshole® experiences that have shaped a really unique message and methodology for Mom Entrepreneurs.  This is a special episode for all our working Moms out there in The Bosshole® Transformation Nation! Click HERE for Melissa's book "Fertile Imagination - Every Mom's Superpower" Click HERE to ch...

Always good to be back in the studio with my friend and colleague Karen Shulman! This week we tackle the challenge of moving into management for the first time and how to do it without falling into The Bosshole® Zone.  Enjoy! Related TBC episodes: Making Mini Me's Is it a Bosshole or a Tormentor? Jason Lauritsen - The Check-In Method™ HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never mis...

The Bosshole® Transformation Nation lost one of its friends a few weeks ago, Mr. Robin Reed.  Robin and his wonderful wife Shawna joined us a few years ago to share their story and we thought it fitting to republish the episode to honor Robin and pay our respects to him and Shawna for what they gave the world as a team.  This is where I first heard the term "Go-Givers" - Robin always gav...

Imagine a workplace where every twist and turn is as smooth as a roundabout, with no abrupt stops or stifling structures. That's the future Sara, Karen and I are visualizing as we tackle the monumental task of reshaping the modern workplace on today's episode. We're not merely adjusting the sails to the changing winds of employee expectation; we're building a whole new ship. Em...

Please meet Ande Lyons, one of the amazing people I met at Podfest 2024!  Not only is she an experienced podcaster and gifted business professional, but she also has a remarkable Bosshole® story to share.  You will learn how that experience opened a whole new world for Ande and it is still expanding today! Click HERE for Ande's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for the Don't be Caged by Your A...

Are you experiencing "profitless prosperity" and do you know how to "de-risk" your strategy?  You will once you listen to this episode with Robert Courser and Olivier Aries as they walk us through their recently released book, Line of Sight: The Five Keys for Strategic Execution in an Age of Uncertainty .   Just by reading this book and applying the principles within, your orga...

That's right!  Work DOES NOT have to suck and Chad Gono takes us through his journey of that realization.  Understanding Chad's perspective and guidance is certainly a way to Reinvent the Workplace right now. Click HERE to access Chad's newsletter Click HERE for Chad's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Chad's video on Performance versus Values Click HERE to learn more about...

Unlock the secret to steering clear of the dreaded Bosshole® Zone with Mike Derringer of Focus CFO as we traverse the financial leadership landscape. Mike brings enlightenment to the podcast, showcasing how small to medium-sized businesses can harness the expertise of seasoned CFOs part-time, a concept that's changing the game for companies not yet ready for a full-time financial executive. C...

This week we explore the world of neuro-divergent employees who, on average, represent around 10% of the workforce.  We are joined by Nancy Disbrow, the founder of Neuro-osity, who through her own remarkable journey realized how the qualities of neuro-diversity can truly enhance the workplace and give people a chance to shine in ways we may not expect.  Truly a new way to look at how we reinvent t...

We have arrived at the final installment of our series on The Big Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence!  This is like a crash course in EQ for managers and supervisors to help them stay out of The Bosshole® Zone. Other related episodes: The EQ Big Five:  #1 - Emotional Self Awareness The EQ Big Five:  #2 - Empathy The EQ Big Five - #3 - Self Regard The EQ Big Five - #4 - Assertiveness Sara and Jo...

Moving along to #4 in the list - Assertiveness.  This one seems to be one of the most difficult to adjust either way but Sara provides great direction for suitable adaptation concerning Assertiveness. Other related episodes: The EQ Big Five:  #1 - Emotional Self Awareness The EQ Big Five:  #2 - Empathy The EQ Big Five - #3 - Self Regard HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a...

We are halfway through our journey to discover The Big Five skills of Emotional Intelligence!  This week we learn about Self-Regard and the role it plays in how we see ourselves and how that certainly influences how we show up to others. Other related episodes: Sara and John - On Being the Right Size The EQ Big Five:  #1 - Emotional Self Awareness The EQ Big Five:  #2 - Empathy HERE ARE MORE RESOU...

Let's jump back into the EQ pool with Number 2 on the list of the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with Empathy!  Sara helps us understand what a powerful skill Empathy can be in enabling managers to be so much more effective. Click HERE for a short video from Brené Brown HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad bo...

We start the new year with a five-part series on Emotional Intelligence.  To be specific, the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with none other than our resident expert, Sara Best!  EQ is one of the must-have skill sets for any manager and/or leader to be effective in today's workplace. Click HERE for a list of "feeling" words from retired educator Tom Drummond O...

We welcome back our colleague and friend Drew Fortin who is also the founder and  CEO of Lever Talent!  Drew is truly a thought leader in the world of people development especially when it comes to how technology can favorably influence how we go about that type of work.  Check out all the resources about Lever Talent! Click HERE for Lever Talent's website Click HERE for The Lever Show Click...

Hope and redemption are possible for all managers who are stuck in The Bosshole® Zone, and Charles Dickens gave us a perfect example of it back in 1843.  We can learn from Ebeneezer Scrooge that a change of heart is a decision made every day. Related TBC episodes: Sara and John - Head, Heart, and Briefcase HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from...

We are thrilled to welcome a new colleague from The Predictive Index, Adam Berke!  Adam's company, Charma (that he co-founded and where he served as CEO) was recently acquired by The Predictive Index to bring a powerful new aspect to PI's software and all Talent Optimization initiatives - especially around managers!  Big news for 2024!  Be sure to reach out to the team at Real Good Ventu...

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick up on it in this two-part episode with him!  I had a great time getting to know Adrian and his clear and determined view of how to take leaders to a higher place where leadership will look, feel, and be different.    Click HERE to connect with Adrian...

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick up on it in this two-part episode with him!  I had a great time getting to know Adrian and his clear and determined view of how to take leaders to a higher place where leadership will look, feel, and be different.    Click HERE to connect with Adrian...

This week I visit with a friend from years past who has established a powerful and "snackable" platform ("HR in a Minute") for helping organizations navigate the unique people challenges - and that includes managers!  Julie Kniseley steps into The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to share her insights and tips for elevating one's approach to coaching team members. Click HERE fo...

I'm taking some time this week to reflect and give thanks for what you have all done to make The Bosshole® Chronicles such a success!  We've been at this for three years now and our fourth year will offer up even more stories and input from thought leaders from the "people development" space.  We are making a positive impact and you'll hear about some of that too!  Blessin...