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
Podcasting since 2020 • 278 episodes
The Bosshole® Chronicles
Latest Episodes
The Five Superpowers of HR in 2026
AI is moving faster than most org charts, and that speed is exposing a hard truth: buying tools is easy, but keeping culture intact is the real work. We dig into a framework created by The Predictive Index™ that names five “superpowers” HR alre...
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TBC Flashback - Dr. Todd Dewett: License to Lead
You can need a license to do almost anything, yet you can become a manager with “jack squat” preparation and still have daily power over people’s health, stress, and careers. That’s the tension at the heart of our flashback conversation with le...
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Tina Marie and Jen - Insights on the Individual Contributor Pathway
Promoting your best individual contributor into management might feel like a reward, but it’s often the fastest route to frustration, misalignment, and avoidable turnover. We sit down with HR leaders Tina-Marie Wolfield and Jennifer “Jen” DuPon...
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Neil Pretty - Leading Beyond Fear
Want a team that tells you the truth before the market does? We brought back culture architect Neil Pretty to mark the launch of Leading Beyond Fear and to unpack a practical path to psychological safety that goes beyond buzzwords. We talk abou...
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Joe Short - "Love Where You Live, Love What You Do"
What if the best leadership lesson starts with hauling your own kegs? We sit down with Shorts Brewing founder Joe Short to trace the arc from a teenage homebrewer in northern Michigan to a 22-year craft mainstay known for fearless creativity, c...
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