The Bosshole® Chronicles

Cultivating better leaders happens in all areas of life and this week we are joined by Fr. Dave Nuss to hear about his experiences developing not only his own leadership capabilities but also how he has guided others in the same pursuit.  Fr. Dave teaches us how good leaders are constant learners, and this leader has been drawing on the knowledge of people in the corporate realm as well as the chu...

Economic uncertainty and continued movement of people require organizations to revamp and reinforce their strategies constantly.  In this episode, Sara shares four critical questions to gauge the clarity and consistency of your strategy.  Ask them of yourself and your organization. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM RE...

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your story with our listeners!  No doubt there are others that have experienced this kind of Bosshole - let's help them out of the Bosshole Zone. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your v...

Robert Mattson is a true Renaissance man - expert consultant, playwright, thespian, and Dad!  He joins us to share his perspective on Bosshole® Prevention with the amazing work he does at Intrigue Communication & Coaching.  Not only does he share the framework he uses to help leaders curate their own stories but he has created a special infographic for all our listeners in The Bosshole® Transf...

Culture Fit is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit these days and we take some time during this episode to explore it as well as a more current variation known as Culture Add.  Before "culture" becomes a punchline in your organization, listen in and reconsider how to approach and curate a culture that truly defines the future of your organization. Click HERE to access the Forbes a...

This episode represents another "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles.  A former Bosshole and one of his former direct reports join us to share their story of intervention and the working relationship that guided the manager out of The Bosshole Zone.  So many valuable lessons are woven into this story from Olivier and Trish - be sure to listen. Click HERE for Trish's LinkedIn profile...

In a "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles, we speak with an Olympic Gold Medalist!  Adam Kreek, author of The Responsibility Ethic and executive coach joins us to share some of his remarkable stories not only from his days as a world-class athlete but also from the expedition he mounted with three other friends to row across the Atlantic Ocean.  And while the seas may have thwarted their...

Traci Scherck, owner and Chief Talent Officer from Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the Talent Optimization with Traci Scherck podcast joins us for a great discussion around her approach to developing talent and Bosshole Prevention.  Traci shares her insights and the practical steps organizations can take to leverage a more powerful and effective HR strategy and nurture stronger and more cap...

Joe Frankie III, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army, author, consultant, speaker, and LinkedIn advocate, spends some time with John to discuss two critical areas of development.  First, he talks more about helping leaders and executives brand themselves on LinkedIn with a simple checklist and methodology that doesn't consume too much time.  He also tells us more about his work conducting thir...

Sara and John share an important perspective on how one decides to "show up".  Are you above the line, or below the line?  As you'll hear, it makes all the difference in our work lives and with our families.  And while not always easy, it is a choice and one that we can ask others to help hold us accountable.  A great way to stay out of The Bosshole Zone. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of yo...

This week, Sara brings to light a terrific article from Harvard Business Review authored by Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton entitled, "Managers Can't Do It All".  It addresses the pressures and challenges facing managers in these unprecedented times.  Be sure to access the article in the show notes! Click HERE to see the Harvard Business Review article Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your...

Sara sits down with Rick and Amy Simmons - authors, speakers, consultants, and pioneers in the field of liminal space.  A fascinating look at how times of uncertainty can present very powerful opportunities to reshape who you are and how you approach the world around you. Click HERE to get a copy of Rick and Amy's book Unleashed Click HERE for the Unleashed podcast Click HERE for the Telos In...

Coaching is one of those skills that seems to be elusive for a lot of managers and without it, they struggle to fulfill their role as a people-developer and stay out of The Bosshole Zone.  Karen and John begin to explore this very broad topic by defining the role of coach from a few perspectives and walk through Karen's very own Four Quarters of Coaching.  The reinvented manager must develop...

There is never a dull moment when you have a chance to speak with Todd Cherches!  We had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this remarkable person who draws on so many Bosshole experiences that he put them in his book, VisuaLeadership.  You will be entertained, informed, and restored by Todd's approach to the world of work. Click HERE to visit Todd's website and see Todd's...

We are joined by a true powerhouse in the area of human resources - Rodney Eason.  Rodney shares some of his "must-haves" that, together, offer up "the Great Differentiator" for leading and developing people.  For managers drifting into The Bosshole Zone, these are steps you can take right now and Rodney explains just how easy it is. Click HERE to connect with Rodney via Linked...

Day 2 of OPTIMA22 was as incredible as Day 1.  Sara, Karen, and John continue their download of takeaways and inspirations from this amazing conference! Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile .  W...

Sara, Karen, and John are back from Boston and OPTIMA22, the Talent Optimization conference hosted by The Predictive Index.  There were so many amazing speakers and takeaways that we had to split this into two episodes.  Enjoy! Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to lear...

Part of Bosshole Prevention starts with surrounding managers with the right people. Getting back to one of our core principles of designing healthy teams, Karen and John discuss Team Types and what they actually mean.  Designing teams for optimized performance is absolutely within your power and helps keep managers out of The Bosshole Zone. Click HERE to download the Competing Values Matrix of Ref...

Drawing on Emma Goldberg's article featuring mining company Pete Lien and Sons, Sara and John explore how The 5 Languages of Appreciation can be a powerful way to keep managers out of The Bosshole Zone.   This is so easy to do when a manager understands what it means and how to apply them. Click HERE to read Emma Goldberg's article Click HERE to access the book The 5 Languages of Appreci...

Karen and John explore how self-doubt can contribute greatly to Bossole tendencies.  Whether they stem from nature or are nurtured, these tendencies need to be addressed before they become too severe and drive managers into The Bosshole Zone. Click HERE for a copy of the 2022 State of Talent Optimization Report Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on the podcast! H...

Karen and John introduce one of Real Good Ventures' newest tools, the Bosshole Zone Defense checklist.  A must-have tool for managers to help them navigate the difficulty of dealing with a direct report whose performance is in question.  Download your own version from the show notes and share it with your managers to keep them out of The Bosshole Zone. Click HERE for a PDF of the Bosshole Zon...

In this episode, John and Karen get to delve into the world of Introverts and Extroverts.  These are terms are tossed around quite often when discussing human behavior and most of the time incorrectly.  Understanding these characteristics more clearly will help us understand people at a more accurate level. Click HERE to see Susan Cain's TEDTalk Click HERE to order a copy of her book "Qu...

In this episode, we hear from Katie about how Bossholes just don't look beyond their own surroundings.   Major decisions have significant implications that managers need to think through and consider from the perspective of those experiencing the change.  Of course, poor execution and careless communication will cost you talent.  Katie is a perfect example. Click HERE to register for Optima22...

We welcome an absolute Trailblazer in the field of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Rich Handley.  Rich takes us through his journey as one of the original full-on EI  practitioners who eventually developed a level of expertise that is beyond compare.  His discussion on Leadership Presence is a 'must hear' for everyone - not just managers. Click HERE to access Dr. Handley's course Click...

Sara and John sit down with the remarkable Leonora Williamson from Platinum Rule Advisors to discuss the key elements of trust and how critical they are to every relationship.  When a trust breakdown happens, Leonora provides a great framework to assess what has happened and why. Click HERE to visit Platinum Rule Advisors website Click HERE to see Leonora's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to orde...