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Send us Fan Mail It's possible, believe it or not, to have a decent relationship with a bad boss. It's not even that hard. This week I share a few tips that have helped me have good relationships with people I've worked with over the years.  Next week? How do you know that it's time to break up with a bad boss? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you&apo...

Send us Fan Mail When the bad boss is a bad leader, it's easy to ramp up on blaming the boss. Why not be the leader? Fill that void. Develop your own skills instead of complaining about the boss's lack of skills. Want specific help? Go to my website here and download my Bad Boss Survival Guide. Ready to work together? Email me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com   If you're ready to take...

Send us Fan Mail So. Maybe your boss really is toxic. Now what? Can you outsmart him (or her)? There are a few things that will help you regain control. Take charge. Be 100% responsible. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com   Want t...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the boss is just negative, but what about when the boss is toxic? How can you tell? What doest that mean for you? What should you do about it? This week, we talk about three different ways to think about and approach dealing with a toxic boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own ba...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the boss is just a negative person? Do you have to let it drag you down? Well, sometimes that is easier said than done, but no, you can survive the overly negative boss without letting him or her affect you. much. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   You can fi...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Monday! It's that time of year again, when we think about changes we want to make in ourselves. Join me in setting goals for the new year in surviving the Boss from Hell This week, I share a little more about what has flipped the switch for me when it comes to setting (and achieving) goals. What else would you like to talk about? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year again, when we think about changes we want to make in ourselves. Historically, I have hated the idea of setting goals, but I have changed my tune. I'm all for setting the right kind of goals, for the right reasons. Join me in setting goals for the new year in surviving the Boss from Hell Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something y...

Send us Fan Mail Is it possible to be grateful for having a difficult boss? My theory: Not only is it possible, but it's also better for you and your mental health. The struggle will make you stronger. Doesn't make it easier or more fun, but remember that it will benefit you in ways you may not be able to anticipate now. What else should we talk about? Share your thoughts and ideas with...

Send us Fan Mail I've heard the commentary--perhaps it's a bit tongue-in-cheek--that YOU are the common denominator in all of your failed relationships. Guess what? It's true. Whether you're in a romantic relationship or dealing with the Boss from Hell, whatever happens, you (and your brain) follows you. Your mindset and thought processes sometimes sabotage you. How do you brea...

Send us Fan Mail I used to think that what I wanted out of life was to be comfortable. Then I learned that avoiding discomfort only created a different discomfort. I am doomed to experience discomfort. So, what discomfort am I willing to experience? The discomfort of choosing something new, different, unknown? Or the discomfort of staying in my comfort zone, knowing that there is more out there fo...

Send us Fan Mail Our fundamental advantage over every other type of creation is our ability to make decisions. Either we decide, or we are a victim of the decider. Which are you? I'm discovering that there are layers of victimhood and the victim mentality, and it is surprisingly easy to slip into being a victim. You are not a victim. You are the product of your own decisions. Choose well.   S...

Send us Fan Mail Who are you? How do you identify? Your answer to this question will have a big impact on how well you can deal with the Boss from Hell. It's important to recognize, accept, and then maybe change what your identity is.  It's not hard, but it's also not easy.  Let me know your thoughts. Share your thoughts and ideas with me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. Or if you ha...

Send us Fan Mail Happiness is the goal, isn't it? Don't we want a different job, or boss, or salary, or home town, or everything...because it will make us happy? But really, I'm wondering, do you WANT to be happy? Here's a different way to think about happiness. And it starts with wanting it.  Let me know your thoughts. Share your thoughts and ideas with me at ken@kenwilliamsco...

Send us Fan Mail The Law of the Lid. I had never heard of this before. In all of my years learning about Leadership. Nothing. Until a couple of weeks ago. Another podcast discussed it. And I'm fascinated. How is the Boss from Hell limiting you because of his or her lid? And how are you limiting yourself because of YOUR lid? Let me know your thoughts. Share your thoughts and ideas with me at k...

Send us Fan Mail This is another take on boundaries. I hear about boundaries frequently, so I will probably continue to talk about them. Also, thanks to David, I'm cross-posting this episode on both the Bad Boss Podcast and Untoxic Positivity. Listen to them both. Next time: The Law of the Lid Share your thoughts and ideas with me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. Or if you have something you&a...

Send us Fan Mail After recording this, I changed some of my thoughts. Not significant changes, mind you, but really some changes in semantics. I'm not sure this is about being *WRONG* as much as considering the possibility that someone or something else might (also) be right. Thoughts? Share your thoughts and ideas with me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. Or if you have something you'd li...

Send us Fan Mail The commute. Where is your head from the time you start your waking day and you arrive at the office? Whether it's just downstairs in your remote office, or if you have a drive or ride to get to the office. The commute can help you get into the right mindset, or it can keep you off track, dreading any interaction you might have with the Boss from Hell. This week, we discuss s...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we talk about our habitual thoughts. Sometimes, what we think comes from habit rather than from actual conscious thought. Are you thinking what you want to think? If not, what might change (like your identity!!) if you had different thoughts? Share your habitual thoughts with me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. Or if you have something you'd like to address--or if y...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Bad Boss Podcast, we hear Ken read chapters 8-10 of Surviving the Boss from Hell (Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C51TYWFF ) If you are stuck in a miserable job with a bad boss, check us out. And if you have feedback or questions, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. And if you wan...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Bad Boss Podcast, we hear Ken read chapters 6-7 of Surviving the Boss from Hell (Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C51TYWFF ) If you are stuck in a miserable job with a bad boss, check us out. And if you have feedback or questions, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. And if you want...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Bad Boss Podcast, we hear Ken read chapters 4-5 of Surviving the Boss from Hell (Available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C51TYWFF ) If you are stuck in a miserable job with a bad boss, check us out. And if you have feedback or questions, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com. And if you want...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Bad Boss Podcast, we sit down with host Ken Williams, a certified life coach and author of "Surviving the Boss from Hell: Taming Tyrants, Soothing Screamers, and Outsmarting Control Freaks." Ken continues sharing his personal experience with bad bosses and how it inspired him to write the book, Surviving the boss from Hell. Ken discusses the importance...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Bad Boss Podcast, we sit down with host Ken Williams, a certified life coach and author of "Surviving the Boss from Hell: Taming Tyrants, Soothing Screamers, and Outsmarting Control Freaks." Ken shares his personal experience with bad bosses and how it inspired him to create a podcast dedicated to helping people deal with their own difficult bosses. Ke...

Send us Fan Mail I've had plenty of bad bosses, because...well...who hasn't?  I'm a certified life coach and a master at connecting with people, and I want share some strategies on how you can survive the Boss from Hell. If you are stuck in a miserable job with a bad boss, check us out. And if you have feedback or questions, I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out to me at...