The Bosshole® Chronicles

Hindsight and wisdom are powerful things and we hear from our Subject Matter Expert, Scott Bush (Persuader) on leaving his Bosshole days behind and how Scott 2.0  sees things in a whole new way.  Scott is an insightful and introspective leader who understands what it means to grow and adapt. Click HERE for Scott's website Click HERE for Scott's LinkedIn page. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL...

The challenges of a family business are plentiful, especially when the next generation carries on the poor management traits of the previous.  Our guest shares his story of how Bosshole qualities are passed along to the next generation if attention isn't paid to foundational management and supervisory skills. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn f...

When communication is not forthcoming, things can get pretty sideways with a Bosshole who makes too many assumptions.  It's impossible for employees to know what a manager is thinking at any given time and it becomes increasingly frustrating when people are held to performance expectations that are not clear or perhaps not communicated at all. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never...

When a manager is lacking in self-awareness and shows no interest in adapting, Bosshole tendencies are not far behind.  Change isn't always easy,  As a matter of fact, 68% of people are what we would call Change Challengers based on their Behavioral DNA - how they are naturally wired.  But a manager that fails to see the need for adaptation will always fail in the face of change. HERE ARE RES...

A look at the two main platforms that inform our work with people, teams, and organizations and, of course, Bossholes.  They are The Predictive Index and EQi/EQ360.  Between these two powerful platforms, we are able to diagnose Bosshole issues and prescribe corrective steps of adaptation to help the manager be far more efective. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportu...

When a manager works behind the scenes to disrupt team members, the loss of credibility isn't far behind.  Making changes to the work of direct reports without their knowledge only breeds distrust and disengagement.  And it's only made worse when the Bosshole won't admit to his/her mistake and blames the employee.  All too familiar a story that ends with a good person leaving a bad...

When a manager becomes a liability rather than an asset to a direct report, Bosshole® traits are going to show up.  And when the client requests that you not bring the manager back, that can only lead to an awkward relationship. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn fr...

The Bosshole who shuts the door and only comes out to tell people what to do will find it difficult to get people on board with any initiative.  Too often, managers take a Command and Control approach only to find they have neither.  If you want people to buy-in you've got to give them chance to weigh-in.  CLearly something this Bosshole has yet to learn. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VEN...

Meet the Bosshole that thinks making clones of herself is the way to success - she couldn't be more wrong.  This is one of the three pitfalls all managers need to avoid but it is one in which many managers find themselves.  You think your boss is controlling, wait until you get a load of this one. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad bo...