The Bosshole® Chronicles

Let's jump back into the EQ pool with Number 2 on the list of the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with Empathy!  Sara helps us understand what a powerful skill Empathy can be in enabling managers to be so much more effective. Click HERE for a short video from Brené Brown HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad bo...

We start the new year with a five-part series on Emotional Intelligence.  To be specific, the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with none other than our resident expert, Sara Best!  EQ is one of the must-have skill sets for any manager and/or leader to be effective in today's workplace. Click HERE for a list of "feeling" words from retired educator Tom Drummond O...

We welcome back our colleague and friend Drew Fortin who is also the founder and  CEO of Lever Talent!  Drew is truly a thought leader in the world of people development especially when it comes to how technology can favorably influence how we go about that type of work.  Check out all the resources about Lever Talent! Click HERE for Lever Talent's website Click HERE for The Lever Show Click...

Hope and redemption are possible for all managers who are stuck in The Bosshole® Zone, and Charles Dickens gave us a perfect example of it back in 1843.  We can learn from Ebeneezer Scrooge that a change of heart is a decision made every day. Related TBC episodes: Sara and John - Head, Heart, and Briefcase HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from...

We are thrilled to welcome a new colleague from The Predictive Index, Adam Berke!  Adam's company, Charma (that he co-founded and where he served as CEO) was recently acquired by The Predictive Index to bring a powerful new aspect to PI's software and all Talent Optimization initiatives - especially around managers!  Big news for 2024!  Be sure to reach out to the team at Real Good Ventu...

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick up on it in this two-part episode with him!  I had a great time getting to know Adrian and his clear and determined view of how to take leaders to a higher place where leadership will look, feel, and be different.    Click HERE to connect with Adrian...

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick up on it in this two-part episode with him!  I had a great time getting to know Adrian and his clear and determined view of how to take leaders to a higher place where leadership will look, feel, and be different.    Click HERE to connect with Adrian...

This week I visit with a friend from years past who has established a powerful and "snackable" platform ("HR in a Minute") for helping organizations navigate the unique people challenges - and that includes managers!  Julie Kniseley steps into The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to share her insights and tips for elevating one's approach to coaching team members. Click HERE fo...

I'm taking some time this week to reflect and give thanks for what you have all done to make The Bosshole® Chronicles such a success!  We've been at this for three years now and our fourth year will offer up even more stories and input from thought leaders from the "people development" space.  We are making a positive impact and you'll hear about some of that too!  Blessin...

Welcome Larry Linne to The Bosshole® Transformation Nation!  As an entrepreneur, coach, and author, Larry walks us through some of the critical tools available in his book Leading Performance ... Because it Can't Be Managed .  Add this episode to your foundational tools for being an effective leader. Click HERE for Larry's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to get Larry's book "Leadin...

We welcome back the remarkable Karen Shulman to The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to walk us through the role that Tormentors play in our lives.  This is a refreshing way to reframe our view of those managers who otherwise could make us crazy!  Who knew there was a distinction between a Bosshole® and a Tormentor! Related episodes: Kim Scott - The Principles of Radical Candor - Part 1 Kim Scott - The...

Our engagements at RGV give us the chance to meet so many interesting people and that's how I met Dana Vogelmeier!  Come to find out she is an author and speaker and someone with a great Bosshole® story that served as inspiration for her book The Workplace Atmosphere.  Check it out! Click HERE to get Dana's book The Workplace Atmosphere Click HERE for Dana's LinkedIn profile Click H...

Check out this powerful discussion between Sara and Mike McFall, leader, author, and co-CEO of Biggby Coffee.  Mike shares how personal experiences have shaped his approach to growing one of the Midwest's most successful and enjoyable coffee shops.  So grab a cup, sit back, and enjoy the conversation. Click HERE for Mike's book " Grind" Click HERE for Mike's book " Gr...

The pressure is on our middle managers and PI's recent study confirms it!  Be sure to download the study and see for yourself.  This is why so many of our organizations are dealing with managers getting forced into The Bosshole® Zone. Click HERE to download the PI Report on middle managers Click HERE for Dr. Bill Schaninger's episode on current middle management issues Click HERE for Dr....

Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Bill Schaninger! Newly retired (but not slowing down), Bill dives into the book he recently co-authored entitled Power to the Middle.   This fresh perspective on middle management is a must-read for organizations that wish to avoid pushing their managers into The Bosshole® Zone. Click HERE to order Bill's book Power to the Middle Click HERE for Bil...

We welcome Dr. Bill Schaninger to The Bosshole® Chronicles! Newly retired (but not slowing down), Bill dives into the book he recently co-authored entitled Power to the Middle.   This fresh perspective on middle management is a must-read for organizations that wish to avoid pushing their managers into The Bosshole® Zone. Click HERE to order Bill's book Power to the Middle Click HERE for Bill&...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our discussion with Kurt Greene!  We thank Kurt Greene for bringing the "L-word" to The Bosshole® Chronicles!  Love isn't something commonly discussed in business let alone manager-direct report relationships.  Perhaps it should be and Kurt sheds some great personal experience on this topic in a two-part episode.  Listen in! Click HERE for Kurt's Linke...

We thank Kurt Greene for bringing the "L-word" to The Bosshole® Chronicles!  Love isn't something commonly discussed in business let alone manager-direct report relationships.  Perhaps it should be and Kurt sheds some great personal experience on this topic in a two-part episode.  Listen in! Click HERE for Kurt's LinkedIn profile Katherine Schafler Four Questions Do you see me?...

We are joined again this week by our good friend Jonathan Reynolds for Part 2 of this great interview!  Now we get to learn how Titus Talent Strategies has made generosity part of their strategic DNA. Click HERE for The Catalyst Chronicles video Click HERE for Jonathan's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to order Jonathan's book Right Seats, Right People Click HERE for Titus Talent Strategies...

We are joined this week and next by our good friend Jonathan Reynolds!  His energy is infectious and is matched only by his passion for his people.  Jonathan takes us through some of the challenges he has faced as a leader and how they have helped him grow. Click HERE for Jonathan's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to order Jonathan's book Right Seats, Right People Click HERE for Titus Talent...

Seems like the subject of "Return to Office" (RTO) never quite gets fully resolved.  And it's a delicate subject too!  Sara and John dive into the lessons learned by companies that played too heavy a hand with RTO and paid a heavy price.  Through the articles listed below and the work with RGV clients, Sara and John open up this topic more broadly and offer some practical tips.  The...

Here we go with Part 2 of my discussion with Karen Shulman about Diagnosing Poor Performance by focusing on the employee side of the equation. Other related TBC episodes: Jason Lauritsen - The Check-In Method Sara and John - Head, Heart, and Briefcase Jim Speredelozzi - Experience as a Negative HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss....

We welcome the incomparable Karen Shulman back to the TBC studios!  Our focus for the next two weeks is on diagnosing poor performance and a better way to look at it!  This is a one-two punch to getting ahead of performance challenges. Other related TBC episodes: Jason Lauritsen - The Check-In Method Sara and John - Head, Heart, and Briefcase HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never...

Leading others has enough challenges without considering the risks associated with it.  And that's what we talk about this week.  Referencing a Harvard Business Review from 2020, we realize that reluctance is still present today.  Be sure to take the short survey below! Click HERE for the HBR article Click HERE to take our Leadership Reluctance survey Other related TBC episodes: Dr. Amy Edmon...

You can never take your eye off employee engagement!  And it is the responsibility of EVERY leader, especially the CEO.  Sara and John get back into the studio to dig into this ever-critical topic that will be more crucial as the labor market tightens and workforce velocity becomes more intense. Click HERE to go to the Vistage Worldwide article Click HERE to learn more about the Line-of-Sight exec...