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 • 274 episodes
The Bosshole® Chronicles
Latest Episodes
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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Lilly's Story - A "Grade A" Bosshole
The lights were bright, the stakes were high, and the work felt world‑shaping. Lilly stepped into national broadcast straight out of college, scaled a tiny shop into a multi‑crew operation, and answered calls when presidents landed or crises er...
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Erica Ishida - The Potential Era™
Feeling overwhelmed by AI but tired of the buzzwords? We sat down with executive coach and AI23 co‑founder Erica Ishida to reframe the moment: this isn’t about squeezing a few more percentage points of efficiency. It’s about unlocking human pot...
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TBC Flashback - Dr. Jeremy Pollack, "The Peacebuilding Leader" (Feb 2023)
Ever wish tough conversations didn’t spiral into stress and silence? We bring peace psychologist Dr. Jeremy Pollack back in this TBC Flashback to explore how leaders can turn friction into trust with a simple shift: care before solution. Instea...
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