The Bosshole® Chronicles

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...

This week we are joined by Lisa Mininni, an accomplished author, consultant, and entrepreneur who takes a systems approach to growing and scaling effective leadership within her client organizations.  Lisa walks us through some examples of how the old 'broke-fix' model is insufficient for today's leaders and how a fresh and more introspective approach is necessary to keep managers o...

Join us as we hear from  Rich Berens (Individualist), better known as the Chief Client Fanatic at Root, Inc. which is now part of Accenture.  Rich provides some reflections on Root's early days and how their new role with Accenture provides a worldwide platform from which Root's capabilities can soar.  Rich is a thought leader as well as practitioner of helping organizations find their s...

Back for a third installment of The Bosshole Chronicles, Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index, provides a glimpse into his best-selling book "The Science of Dream Teams".  This is a must-read for any business leader ready to elevate the organization to where helping people develop, grow, and find meaning and fulfillment in their work is the top priority. Click HERE for The...

Meet Heather, everyone!  (a Promoter)  An incredibly gifted professional who fell victim to a Bosshole that wasn't even her manager.  Some Bossholes are so insecure that they allow their judgment to be clouded by jealousy and fear and, in turn, hold others back from reaching their optimum potential.  This is a great lesson for any manager that needs to shift a scarcity mentality to one of abu...

Sara and John discuss the unique difference between becoming the CEO versus being the CEO.  Sara shares her real-world experiences in CEO coaching and what it takes to truly step into the role of CEO successfully. Click HERE for our eBook "2021 State of Talent Optimization Report" Click HERE for Mike Zani's new book, "The Science of Dream Teams" HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FRO...

Sara and John discuss the looming shift in the workforce - The Big Re-Fit, or as some are calling it, The Great Resignation, The Turnover Tsunami, and even The Summer of Quitting.  Listen in as they explore the situation, impact, and practical solutions to building stronger workforce relationships by getting managers out of The Bosshole Zone and focused on developing and retaining their people. Cl...

We are joined by the co-host of the HR Social Hour Podcast , Wendy Dailey (Maverick).  Listen in as Wendy provides a unique perspective as not only an HR practitioner but a seasoned podcaster who has interviewed hundreds of HR professionals to explore their challenges in the world of people and their essential role in organizational success. Click HERE for Wendy's LinkedIn profile Click HERE...

We are joined on the podcast by Dr. Kurt Olson (Individualist), System Vice President of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at OhioHealth.  Kurt provides great insight and his own experiences concerning the "context" of leadership and the work on which he is focused today.  He shares key stages of his own journey of self-awareness on the pathway to helping and serving oth...

We are joined in this episode by Dr. Kevin Sansberry II - consultant, coach, and host of the Toxic Leadership podcast (and a Promoter).  His energy and insights come through clearly as he takes us on a journey of understanding how toxic leaders are created and how we can help them recover. Click HERE for Dr. Sansberry's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to go to the Toxic Leadership podcast HERE AR...