The Bosshole® Chronicles

You've heard us talk about it for over two years so now is the time to check and see just how well your organization is applying the elements of Talent Optimization.  All the resources discussed in this episode are listed below.  TO is how organizations will flourish in the years ahead. Click HERE to download the TO Checklist Get certified as a TO Leader at www. LeadwithTO.com Check out these...

We welcome Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to the podcast this week!   Alex and his team create data-driven resources to help people and organizations navigate our dynamic work environment.  In this episode, he shares some recent findings that will be helpful to our managers out there. Click HERE for Alex's LinkedIn profile Click...

We welcome our good friend Alexis Smith to the show this week!  Alexis has consistently been a champion of people wherever she has served and that holds true in her current role as Chief People Officer at Farmers & Merchants State Bank.  She shares her thoughts on how the role of the leader continues to evolve and the trends that managers must realize in order to serve their teams effectively....

We wanted to take some time this week to reflect not only on how thankful we are for our families, but also for those with whom we get to work.  Gratitude in the workplace is far too rare (or rarely demonstrated) and it is a discipline that all people, especially managers, can adopt.  We just wanted to pause and think about how expressing gratitude is healthy for your heart and body. Have a BOSSHO...

This week Sara and John address one of THE most critical topics of our time - Psychological Safety.  This is not some esoteric field of study - it is a measurable attribute that will make or break the success of a team.  Psychological Safety is about performance, and we dive into its elements and invite our listeners to reach out if you need to assess your team's Psychological Safety. Click H...

We take a different angle this week with our very special guest, Dr. Hassell McClellan,  Board Chair for the John Hancock Group of Funds.  Dr. McClellan walks us through his considerable experience with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and how the use of The Predictive Index served as a valuable component during the process of finding the three newest members of the John Hancock Gr...

Check out this week's visit from Drew Fortin, the founder and CEO of Lever Talent, Inc.  We've known Drew for some time now and his insights and perspectives are always timely and at the front of the pack when it comes to how we need to 'do work'.  Humanity and connection are central to how Drew helps organizations find a better way to leverage the remarkable people that show u...

We like to push boundaries with The Bosshole® Chronicles and Jason Lauritsen is not afraid to do just that.  So glad to have Jason on the show because he speaks of simple, yet powerful steps managers must take to elevate their role as people developers.  Lots of resources in the show notes! Click HERE for Jason's website Here are the links that Jason discussed in the episode: https://www.cult...

An enlightening conversation with an equally enlightened person, Jim Speredelozzi!  The kind of manager that understands how conventional thinking will drive you into The Bosshole Zone. Click HERE for Jim's LinkedIn Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from...

What better way to learn about Heartland Bank than from the CEO himself, Scott McComb.  We get to hear not only of the bank's origins but also how Scott recognized a need for a different way of doing business and how that has shaped the way Heartland Bank operates today.  We also learn how Scott recognized a potential Bosshole situation with one of his managers and reinvented his role into on...

What a fitting guest to have for our 100th episode!  Aaron Dignan joins us in the TBC studios for a glimpse into his extraordinary perspective on not only the world of work but HOW we work and what he and the team at The Ready are doing to reinvent the WAY we work.  From his best-selling book to his software platform Murmur, Aaron offers up the kind of transformation organizations need right now....

You will never think of the word PASSION the same way again once you tune in to this episode with Diana Patton.  A speaker, author, facilitator, and (most importantly) a person of incredibly strong faith, Diana shares her story that has shaped who she is and how she engages others.  It's authentic, real, and refreshing! Click HERE for the Rise Advocates® Academy webpage Click HERE for Diana&a...

We welcome Shannon Lee (Venturer), the Executive Director of Leadership Columbus, for a look into her work to help the organization evolve into a more authentic reflection of the community and the leaders within it.  Shannon provides a great perspective on how she took a program with a solid foundation and guided it to something more tailored to the needs of the members and certainly more inclusiv...

Another "first" for TBC!  We welcome to the podcast Dr. Matt Poepsel, the Godfather of Talent Optimization.  We hear about the origins of TO and why it is THE framework for achieving the results organizations desire.  This is a rapid-fire download from the person who is making things happen to reinvent the way we work. Click HERE for Matt's LinkedIn page Click HERE for The Ultimate...

We are joined by the ever effusive Charkie Quarcoo from The Predictive Index.  Charkie oversees the Change@Work program offered by PI that helps any organization forge its own change. Change@Work is built around three core tenets: inclusion, transparency, and employee-led action.  If you are serious about DEIB in your workplace, this is a topic you will want to catch. Click HERE for PI's Chan...

Sometimes leadership is thrust upon you and Matt McAlear has experienced that first-hand.  Upon his father Mike's passing, Matt found himself at the helm of a multi-generational business with some very practical field experience but not much in the way of leadership experience.  In this episode, Matt shares more about his unique journey, pitfalls, and lessons learned.  Click HERE for Matt&apo...

Sara and John explore the pitfalls many people experience when they move into a management position without much preparation or guidance.  It's like they jump on a bullet train to The Bosshole Zone.  And we hope you enjoy our homage to Star Wars... Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss...

Cultivating better leaders happens in all areas of life and this week we are joined by Fr. Dave Nuss to hear about his experiences developing not only his own leadership capabilities but also how he has guided others in the same pursuit.  Fr. Dave teaches us how good leaders are constant learners, and this leader has been drawing on the knowledge of people in the corporate realm as well as the chu...

Economic uncertainty and continued movement of people require organizations to revamp and reinforce their strategies constantly.  In this episode, Sara shares four critical questions to gauge the clarity and consistency of your strategy.  Ask them of yourself and your organization. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM RE...

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your story with our listeners!  No doubt there are others that have experienced this kind of Bosshole - let's help them out of the Bosshole Zone. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your v...

Robert Mattson is a true Renaissance man - expert consultant, playwright, thespian, and Dad!  He joins us to share his perspective on Bosshole® Prevention with the amazing work he does at Intrigue Communication & Coaching.  Not only does he share the framework he uses to help leaders curate their own stories but he has created a special infographic for all our listeners in The Bosshole® Transf...

Culture Fit is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit these days and we take some time during this episode to explore it as well as a more current variation known as Culture Add.  Before "culture" becomes a punchline in your organization, listen in and reconsider how to approach and curate a culture that truly defines the future of your organization. Click HERE to access the Forbes a...

This episode represents another "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles.  A former Bosshole and one of his former direct reports join us to share their story of intervention and the working relationship that guided the manager out of The Bosshole Zone.  So many valuable lessons are woven into this story from Olivier and Trish - be sure to listen. Click HERE for Trish's LinkedIn profile...

In a "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles, we speak with an Olympic Gold Medalist!  Adam Kreek, author of The Responsibility Ethic and executive coach joins us to share some of his remarkable stories not only from his days as a world-class athlete but also from the expedition he mounted with three other friends to row across the Atlantic Ocean.  And while the seas may have thwarted their...

Traci Scherck, owner and Chief Talent Officer from Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the Talent Optimization with Traci Scherck podcast joins us for a great discussion around her approach to developing talent and Bosshole Prevention.  Traci shares her insights and the practical steps organizations can take to leverage a more powerful and effective HR strategy and nurture stronger and more cap...