Boss Better Now with Joe Mull

It’s time to stop all the ways that bosses make annual reviews awful for employees. Plus, an early-career manager asks for help with a former peer who is now a game-playing direct report. We’re diving in now on Boss Better Now.

A listener writes in and asks “What do I do when the flexibility I’ve granted my team gets misused and becomes unsustainable?” Plus, I’ll share a BossScript you can use to signal your caring and intent even while delivering feedback that’s tough to hear. Let’s get started now on Boss Better Now.

Some bosses get stuck in the middle, where layers upon layers of management end up limiting their authority and effectiveness. Plus, the powerful language you can use to reassure people when they’re scared, overwhelmed, or in need of support. It’s all ahead now, on Boss Better Now.

Have you heard of “The Great Resignation?” I’ll tell you why it’s happening, and the astounding opportunity it’s creating for companies who are paying attention. Plus, we’re talking scary movies and why I’ve had enough of Bad Burnout Advice. Get ready right now, for Boss Better Now.

The holidays are coming, so today we’re assembling a list of the best books for bosses, so you can get to shopping and help others boss better. Plus, a story about recognizing privilege and becoming a better ally. It’s all ahead now, on Boss Better Now.

There is sound psychology behind why people react to corrective feedback defensively. We’ll get into why that’s normal and some strategies to roll away from resistance during those conversations. Plus, when co-dependent colleagues create drama at work. We’re starting right now, on Boss Better Now.

How does a reserved, introverted new supervisor overcome his lack of confidence? And what do you say to that employee who constantly complains, throws a fit, or is obviously miserable? There’s good stuff ahead now, on Boss Better Now.

I hate to break it to you, but happy hour isn’t teambuilding. I’ll tell you why, plus, why gossip is so pervasive on young teams and what to do about it. That’s coming up now on Boss Better Now.

How do you make a good impression when leading a new team? What if you’re younger than those you supervise, how do you earn credibility? And what time of day do you do your best work? It may not be when you think…that’s all ahead now on Boss Better Now.

How do you react to others’ appearance in the workplace? How do your beliefs and perceptions about what’s professional influence your thoughts and actions? We’re getting into all of that, plus a listener’s question about the boss’s boss being toxic. Right now on Boss Better Now.

The concept of work/life balance is dead…and that’s a good thing. We’re talking about what should take its place, and why telling employees that you can’t always be fair may be good boss strategy. We’re starting now on Boss Better Now.

Are there days when you are too busy or frenzied at work to think clearly? Are there times when you sacrifice the future just to get through today? If you’re stuck living the same day or week or problem over and over again, then don’t go anywhere. We’re joined today by one of the top business thinkers in the world and she’s going to teach you how to free up your time, focus on what’s important, an...

Everything has changed. The last 19 months have completely rewritten the story of what employees want and need to thrive at work. I’ll tell you what appears to be more important than almost anything else when it comes to employee engagement. Plus, we’re sharing a simple BossScript that helps make sure something isn’t left unsaid at a meeting or in a discussion. We’re starting now, on Boss Better N...

There are times when leaders need to relinquish their authority. Do you know when they are? Plus, a BossHero writes in asking for help with her team’s bad manners. We’re doing all that and more now, on Boss Better Now.

Businesses everywhere are struggling to find and keep staff. Why it’s happening and how to stand out if you have roles to fill. Plus, the productivity hack that will keep you calm and sane during even the busiest times. It’s all ahead now, on Boss Better Now.

There are myths we’ve built around being productive and getting things done that actually hinder us from both. Plus, how should you respond when an employee complains about “other duties as assigned.” We’re getting into it now on Boss Better Now.

Taking on a new leadership role comes with many challenges. What do you do when you feel lost? Plus, exactly what to say, again and again, to create psychological safety for your team. It’s happening now on Boss Better Now.

When it comes to picking bosses, we’re getting it all wrong. Plus, the one thing you gotta stop doing in interviews, because it doesn’t work and you look ridiculous. That’s coming up now on Boss Better Now.

There are games that employees play that are harmless...and there are those that sabotage everything you’re trying to build. Plus, how to make team building relevant, impactful, and not cringey. Right now, on Boss Better Now.

Why most talk about building a culture is usually directionless lip service. Plus, responding to an employee who constantly argues and complains. We’re getting after it now, on Boss Better Now!

77% of employees report feeling burned out in the past year. 77%! Like it or not, this is a battle facing bosses everywhere, and it’s one that’s not going anywhere. We’re talking about burnout and resilience with stress expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa right now, on Boss Better Now.

What’s a boss to do when two members of a team just can’t get along? Plus, using compassion to break the cycle of discipline and punishment with difficult employees…and 4-year-olds. We’re starting now, on Boss Better Now.

As a boss, are you finding inspiration in all the right places? Plus, how to respond when employees ask “what does so and so do all day, anyway?” It’s ahead now, on Boss Better Now.

Vacations are just around the bend, hooray! But…they’re probably not going to do what you’re hoping…Plus, How most of the success of being a boss starts with being brave for one minute. That’s all ahead, on this episode of Boss Better Now.

The key to addressing or changing bad attitudes in the workplace, plus, the cold, dark truth about those mandatory exit interviews when employees leave. We’re going there now, on Boss Better Now.