The Bosshole® Chronicles
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 stories you want to share, contact us at info@realgoodventures.com
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Dive into the fascinating world of the Persuader manager with John Broer and Karen Shulman as they unpack this dynamic Predictive Index Reference Profile. Persuaders – those risk-taking, socially poised team builders – bring a unique energy to leadership roles that can transform organizational culture when properly und
Disciplined, steady, productive, and dedicated – these four words perfectly capture the essence of the Artisan Reference Profile (formerly known as Craftsman). In this continuation of our PI Reference Profile series, we explore what makes Artisans tick and how to effectively work with or manage these technical speciali
Colonel Greg Gadson"s life changed forever when an IED explosion in Iraq claimed both his legs in 2007. What followed wasn"t just a story of physical recovery but a profound spiritual transformation that led him to discover a new purpose through extreme adversity. "Finding Waypoints: A Warrior"s Journey Towards Peace a
The future of work is rapidly approaching, and organizations that prepare now will thrive while others struggle to adapt. In this forward-looking conversation with Dr. Matt Poepsel, known as "the Godfather of Talent Optimization," we dive deep into seven critical workforce trends reshaping our professional landscape by
You Might Be a Bosshole® IF: You Don't Overcome the Fear of Providing Critical Feedback
This episode explores the critical role of feedback in management, highlighting that avoiding difficult conversations can lead managers into The Bosshole® Zone. John and Karen discuss strategies for providing effective feedback, including establishing clear expectations, scripting difficult conversations, and the impo
Can empathy and care in leadership truly transform the workplace? Join us as Sara, Karen, Hannah, and John unravel Gallup"s most recent study of the American workplace and the steep decline in employee engagement in the U.S. And while the numbers may seem discouraging, the RGV team offers up some immediate and practica