The Bosshole Chronicles Podcast
Perhaps you’ve worked for one – those all-too-common difficult, ineffective, and sometimes downright mean managers and leaders. We call them Bossholes® and we believe no one was born to be a Bosshole®. Hosts Sara Best and John Broer of Real Good Ventures feature thought leaders, subject matter experts, and Bosshole® stories to shine a spotlight on Bosshole® prevention and intervention strategies. They share real life, applicable, and game-changing stories and insights to unravel the complexities of Bosshole® dynamics and chart a course towards reinventing the workplace! Their aim? To transform the workplace and help people find meaning and fulfillment in their work!
Check out all episodes of the Bosshole Chronicles below.
Stand On Your Square: Why Leadership Clarity Matters
Clarity isn't just a leadership buzzword—it's the difference between victory and defeat.
Dr. Veronica Motley - Patience, Perseverance, and the Power of Mentorship
Dr. Veronica Motley brings 35+ years of educational leadership wisdom to this powerful conversation about what truly makes leaders successful.
If We Don't Learn From Our History...
Join me on a transformative journey to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where the historic battlefield becomes a powerful classroom for modern leadership lessons.
Reference Profile Series: The Controller Manager
Discover the fascinating world of Controller managers in this deep dive into one of the most precision-focused reference profiles.
You Might Be a Bosshole® IF: You Spy On Your People
Reading employee emails? Surprise visits to "catch" them working?
You Might Be a Bosshole® IF: You Outsource the Tough Stuff
Leadership requires courage, especially when facing difficult conversations.
Reference Profile Series: The Captain Manager
Dive into the fascinating world of the Captain Reference Profile with hosts Sara Best and Karen Schulman as they unpack what makes this leadership pattern tick.
Reference Profile Series: The Persuader Manager
Dive into the fascinating world of the Persuader manager with John Broer and Karen Shulman as they unpack this dynamic Predictive Index Reference Profile.
Reference Profile Series: The Artisan Manager
Disciplined, steady, productive, and dedicated – these four words perfectly capture the essence of the Artisan Reference Profile (formerly known as Craftsman).
Finding Waypoints with Col. Greg Gadson (Ret.) and Terese Schlachter
Colonel Greg Gadson's life changed forever when an IED explosion in Iraq claimed both his legs in 2007.
Dr. Matt Poepsel - HR Guide to the Future
The future of work is rapidly approaching, and organizations that prepare now will thrive while others struggle to adapt.
You Might Be a Bosshole® IF: You Don't Overcome the Fear of Giving Critical Feedback
This episode explores the critical role of feedback in management, highlighting that avoiding difficult conversations can lead managers into The Bosshole® Zone.
Gallup's 2024 Study of Engagement in the Workplace - "We Still Have Work to Do"
Can empathy and care in leadership truly transform the workplace?
Reference Profile Series: The Maverick Manager
Unlock the secrets of the Maverick mindset and transform your workplace dynamics with our fascinating exploration into the Maverick Reference Profile.
Lorri Slesh - The Sixth Level
Unlock the secrets of sustainable leadership with Lorri Slesh, a contributing author to "The Sixth Level: Capitalize on the Power of Women's Psychology for Sustainable Leadership."
You Might Be a Bosshole® IF: You Fail to Recognize the Trends That Seriously Impact Engagement
Could you be unwittingly venturing into Bosshole® territory without even knowing it?