UnToxic Positivity

This week, we talk about the art of giving critical feedback - especially when the feedback is for the boss. It's possible to share concerns and ideas without getting in trouble. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love...

This week's Friday Fun episode: Ken shares books, movies, and music that he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happ...

What's more important: Gaining respect of others, or giving respect? Doesn't everyone (even the idiot boss) deserve to be respected? What about when you just don't like the person? Or they're not even good at their job? This week, we talk about gaining respect of others as well as giving respect. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some...

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about why he quit his job. And he tells the LONG version. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing...

How important is it to trust others? At home, at work, or in other relationships? Who should you trust (And who shouldn't you trust?) What's the best way to develop trust in others? Listen in as we talk about some important keys to trusting. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Surviv...

This week's Friday Fun has Ken discussing a trending topic. (Spoiler alert: He talks about TikTok) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emaili...

What keeps us from being able to clearly communicate ideas with each other? Why is it so difficult? This week, we talk about the challenges in understanding each other (and being understood.) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to c...

This week's Friday Fun has Ken sharing some of his best money saving tips. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliams...

You ever felt like you're locking horns with an unbeatable boss? How do you turn those battles into wins? This week, I share some tips to deal with and resolve conflict with the difficult boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to...

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about how he could break his business. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwillia...

What is the opposite of victim? And why is victimhood so prevalent? This week, we talk about taking responsibility for ourselves, our lives, and our careers. It's not the boss' job to be your guide. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Wan...

  To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Make a Gratitude Episode" Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help you...

Is it possible to have work/life balance? Whose responsibility is it? What should you be looking for before priorities get out of control? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happines...

To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Talk About your Guilty Pleasures." Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help yo...

Managing stress is an important part of dealing with the bad boss. Take control--don't let the boss from Hell be responsible for your stress levels. They don't care NEARLY as much as you do! Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to cha...

To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Reintroduce Yourself." Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out...

This week, we talk about strategies for staying at least one step ahead of the Boss from Hell. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me...

In a departure from the normal monologues I've recorded, this week, I have a conversation with career coach Braxton Wood (you can find him at https://go.braxtonwood.vip/), and we discuss red flags that might be telling you it's time to break up with the bad boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For...

When I was a youngster, my dad taught me the behavior model as described by Hyrum Smith. It was fascinating to observe what was driving my own beliefs and behaviors, but even more so, I was able to catch a glimpse into the behaviors of other people. If I could understand my beliefs, or your beliefs, or someone else's beliefs, I could predict behavior. If I could observe enough behaviors, I could p...

It's possible, believe it or not, to have a decent relationship with a bad boss. It's not even that hard. This week I share a few tips that have helped me have good relationships with people I've worked with over the years. Next week? How do you know that it's time to break up with a bad boss? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some ad...

When the bad boss is a bad leader, it's easy to ramp up on blaming the boss. Why not be the leader? Fill that void. Develop your own skills instead of complaining about the boss's lack of skills. Want specific help? Go to my website here and download my Bad Boss Survival Guide. Ready to work together? Email me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

So. Maybe your boss really is toxic. Now what? Can you outsmart him (or her)? There are a few things that will help you regain control. Take charge. Be 100% responsible. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com Want to chat? I'd love to help y...

Sometimes the boss is just negative, but what about when the boss is toxic? How can you tell? What doest that mean for you? What should you do about it? This week, we talk about three different ways to think about and approach dealing with a toxic boss.   Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. &n...

What do you do when the boss is just a negative person? Do you have to let it drag you down? Well, sometimes that is easier said than done, but no, you can survive the overly negative boss without letting him or her affect you. much. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   You can find the "Surviving...

Happy Monday! It's that time of year again, when we think about changes we want to make in ourselves. Join me in setting goals for the new year in surviving the Boss from Hell This week, I share a little more about what has flipped the switch for me when it comes to setting (and achieving) goals. What else would you like to talk about? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something yo...