The Bosshole® Chronicles

A wonderful discussion with Sheila Eason from Elevate People Solutions!  An incredibly experienced professional who has worked in the world of Bossholes for many years.  Sheila shares more about her work as a coach and a genuine Boss Whisperer. Click HERE to see Sheila's site Elevate People Solutions Click HERE for Sheila's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to register for Optima22! Have a BOS...

Pack your bags and join us this April 12th through the 13th at OPTIMA22!   This is THE conference for talent optimization and it has no equal.   We are honored to have been asked to speak again at this transformational event and we will be bringing the Bosshole stories with us.  See details below! Click HERE to register for Optima22!  And use the code PARTERVIP or BOSSHOLECHRONICLES for $400.00 of...

Joined by the very accomplished Dr. Clinton Longenecker, Sara and John explore his groundbreaking work on leadership types and the foundational elements necessary to lead with purpose, passion, and conscience.  Check out the links to Dr. Longenecker's work especially his article on "Managing Your Boss". Click HERE for Clint's "Managing Your Boss in the 21st Century" a...

Our amazing friend Heather returns to share her latest Bosshole story!  Despite doing extensive homework and research on her eventual employer, she ran into another horrific Bosshole situation that goes to prove that the awards and notoriety companies may receive are no guarantee that Bossholes aren't lurking in the shadows.  This is a powerful lesson for us all. Click HERE to register for Op...

It's here!  PI's latest report on the State of Talent Optimization.  Sara and John focus on a few of the key findings and what organizations can do to fight off the effects of the Great Resignation. Click HERE for a copy of the 2022 State of Talent Optimization Report Click HERE to register for Optima22! Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast...

Have you ever known someone who seems to approach this world with such intensity and harshness that it overwhelms other people and shuts them down?  Have you also ever wondered, "What the heck is up with that person?"  Sara and John talk about how being "small" on the inside can show up as being "big" on the outside.  Bossholes are known for this. Click HERE to regist...

We welcome Rich Sheridan, Chief Storyteller for Menlo Innovations and author of "Chief Joy Officer" and "Joy, Inc.".  This is how transformation takes place.  When a leader learns from mistakes, gets out of the way, and empowers the amazing people that are part of their organization, that's when remarkable things happen.  Consider this a component of how to reinvent the wo...

We welcome Ben Snyder (Persuader), Lead Pastor at Cedar Creek Church in Toledo, Ohio.  Leading and shepherding people for several years, Ben shares his insights and the dynamics that have shaped who he is and how he views his responsibility as a leader working to stay out of the Bosshole Zone. Click HERE to see Ben's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to visit Cedar Creek Church's website Have...

In this episode, we meet Bob (Analyzer) who takes us through his own Bosshole experience and the events that lead to his confronting the Bosshole who was stifling not only himself but the entire team.  It takes courage (and sometimes sleep deprivation) to stand toe-to-toe with a Bosshole.  Listen in and think about what you would have done. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire...

One of our regular listeners (Anastasia) reached out to share her Bosshole story.  It is another remarkable example of an organization ignoring the collateral damage done by a Bosshole.  In this encounter, Anastasia was one of eight (8) people that voluntarily left the organization because of this Bosshole.  What we see is a manager who seems to be ill-equipped to develop people and may be better...

Joining us in this episode are Jackie Dube and Will Otto from The Predictive Index.  Jackie and Will head up PI's Talent Optimization initiative and explain how they are continually refining their approach to apply the aptitudes of TO to their own organization and keep their finger on the pulse of their people. Click HERE to register for OPTIMA22 Click HERE for Jackie's LinkedIn page Cli...

This is one of John's favorite topics - helping managers truly understand the context of their role with their direct reports.  All too often they cast themselves in the role of the Hero and that is not the role they should be playing.  Listen in as Karen and John walk through this interesting view on  how knowing one's proper role as a manager helps them from falling into The Bosshole Z...

We are joined this week by consultant and author, Karin Hurt, to discuss the latest book she has written with her husband David Dye entitled Courageous Cultures.  Based on their considerable research, Karin and David provide clear and actionable guidance for helping managers and leaders curate a workplace atmosphere that supports micro-innovators, problem solvers, and customer advocates. Click HER...

Karen and John explore the value of authentic two-way feedback and how it is an absolute necessity to keep managers out of The Bosshole Zone.  Although it can be scary, feedback from a trusted colleague is truly a gift and should be embraced as a way to improve how we adapt as leaders and developers of people. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HE...

This week, Sara and Karen lead the way by sharing a few excellent examples of Bosshole Transformation.  The fact is, Bossholes can recover and it takes self-awareness, determination, and courage.  Struggling managers should be sure to listen to this episode - there is hope! Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD...

Just like her championship volleyball team at BGSU, Coach Tomic comes through with another winning performance on the podcast.  Listen in as Coach Tomic expands on her leadership philosophies that she applies as she builds young people of strong character who will continue on as leaders of tomorrow. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE...

This week, Sara takes us through a few examples that have been weighing heavily on her heart.  She is experiencing, first-hand, the devastating effects of Bossholes with some of our clients.  People that are finding themselves in the throes of frustration, anxiety, and burnout due to managers that can't seem to get out of The Bosshole Zone and, in turn, are dragging people down with them.  Th...

We are joined by award-winning author and LinkedIn Learning leadership instructor, Sara Canaday.  Sara takes us through some of her experiences in helping leaders achieve breakthroughs that transform their effectiveness and the people around them.  We explore what the leaders of today and tomorrow will have to embrace as new and more impactful practices. Click HERE to see Sara's LinkedIn prof...

So honored to have Rabih Shanshiry (Captain) join us on the podcast.  Rabih is the Vice President of Partner Success for The Predictive Index and a long-time veteran of the SaaS marketplace.  Rabih shares not only his considerable insights but also a very real Bosshole experience of his own that has shaped the leader he is today. Click HERE to see Rabih's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for the &...

We welcome back Karen Shulman (Individualist) to discuss the aspects of Behavioral-Based Interviewing and why it is a necessary skill set for all hiring managers.  We explore the three objectives of BBI and how to keep managers out of the Bosshole Zone by equipping them with the right interviewing skills and tools to make sure we are finding the best-fit candidates for our organizations. Have a BO...

In this episode, we welcome Karen Shulman (Individualist) to the Real Good Ventures team and The Bosshole Chronicles.  Karen shares her insights on the "trifecta" of PI Behavioral Analytics - people have Drives, Drives create Needs, and a response to those Needs are Behaviors.  This is essential to get onto the path of self-awareness and avoiding The Bosshole Zone. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY...

Sara and John bring an entirely new way of looking at people to this episode.  In order to fully understand how to guide someone toward meaning and fulfillment in their work, we must understand them based on their Head, Heart, and Briefcase.  This new perspective on "The Whole Person" is a necessity for managers to stay out of The Bosshole Zone and learn how to grow and develop people pr...

Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Patrick Lencioni, Sara and John discuss the crucial difference between "healthy" organizations and "smart" ones.  They discuss the critical aspects of healthy organizations and also provide a practical way of diagnosing the health of any organization with their Organizational Health Scan.  Check out the resources below and see how healthy y...

You've heard us talk about it for almost a year now so we finally recorded an episode specifically about Talent Optimization.  We walk through the specific aptitudes of Talent Optimization and why how the application of this framework is capable of transforming your organization into one that is aligned, engaged, and able to perform the way it should. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VE...

Sometimes one episode sets the stage for another and this one is a great example.  In our "A Bosshole by Proxy" episode, Heather mentions her "inner bosshole alarm" going off during an interview and now wishing she had listened to it.  Sara and John explore this even further as they unpack the nature of the bosshole alarm and how people can be better prepared when looking for a...