Real Good Ventures

The Bosshole® Chronicles

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Never waste a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss. Our guests and Subject Matter Experts share their stories about challenging, difficult, and even mean bosses that they have had through their careers. Hosts Sara Best and John Broer explore what happened, what made the relationship difficult, and even the role WE play in our Bosshole experiences. More importantly, we apply some of our insight and analysis around behavioral science and emotional intelligence so that we (and managers listening in) can learn from the experiences and avoid common Bosshole® Blunders. If you have questions or...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Dr. Lee Meadows - The Workforce Triad 02.03.2021

The ever-insightful Dr. Lee Meadows (Promoter) joins us to share his experiences and recommendation to help HR professionals navigate a new perspective on workforce engagement and management practices. Click HERE for Dr. Lee's article on "The New Workforce Triad" Click HERE for Dr. Lee's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Dr. Lee's website Click HERE for Dr. Lee's book,...

Tony Moore - Character v. Competence 23.02.2021

You'll hear from one of the most engaging speakers and teachers, Mr. Tony Moore.  Join us as Tony helps to take rather abstract leadership concepts and make them incredibly practical for all to hear.  This is a multidimensional discussion sure to provide great insights. Click HERE for Tony's website Click HERE for Tony's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Tony's book, Culture in 4...

Captainhole 16.02.2021

Listen as Bill (Analyzer) shares his Bosshole story from his time in the military.  When a great leader Is replaced by a poor one, things get toxic.  Bill gives us a powerful example of how a change in leadership can not only sour the way team functions but even how it may seek out leadership elsewhere. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad b...

Dan Courser - The Bully Bosshole 09.02.2021

Dan Courser (Captain) reminds us that our early-career lessons can often be the most profound.  Listen as Dan walks us through his journey of navigating Bossholes and the effort to avoid his own Bosshole Blunders.  Dan is great as he shares a very current view on business that is supported by a wealth of previous experience. Click HERE for Dan's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Line-of-Sight i...

Mike Zani - What's on the back of your T-shirt? (Part 2) 02.02.2021

Part 2 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the things that trigger Bosshole Blunders.  Listen as Mike brings his leadership perspective full circle in an insightful discussion. Click HERE for The Predictive Index website Click HERE to learn about the Optima Conference Click HERE for Mike's L...

Mike Zani - What's on the back of your T-shirt? (Part 1) 26.01.2021

Part 1 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the things that trigger Bosshole Blunders. Click HERE for The Predictive Index website Click HERE to learn about the Optima Conference Click HERE for Mike's LinkedIn profile Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on th...

Tina Marie Wohlfield - Blind Spots 19.01.2021

Join us as Tina Marie Wohlfield (Maverick) shares her own Bossholes experiences and provides truly great Insight about what managers should be doing to create a Bosshole-Free Zone at work. Click HERE for the TIMAWO website Click HERE for Tina Marie's book Click HERE for Tina Marie's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for the HRUnite! LinkedIn page HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Nev...

Dr. Todd Dewett - A License to Lead 12.01.2021

Prepare yourself for a strong dose of leadership expertise from one of the most sought-after speakers around - Dr. Todd Dewett (Venturer).  Drawing from his latest book, Live Hard , Dr. Todd shares his insights about what It takes to push through the challenges of leadership excellence. Click HERE for Dr. Todd's website Click HERE for Dr. Todd's LinkedIN profile Click HERE for Dr. Todd&a...

Scott Bush - Lessons from a Recovered Bosshole® 05.01.2021

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...

All in the Family 28.12.2020

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...

Just Read My Mind 22.12.2020

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...

The Change-Resistant Bosshole 15.12.2020

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...

Sara and John - The Science We Use 08.12.2020

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...

The Sneaky Bosshole 16.11.2020

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...

Don't Bring Him Back 16.11.2020

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...

Hide, Decide, and Tell 16.11.2020

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...

Making Mini Me's 16.11.2020

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...

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