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The Bosshole® Chronicles

Real Good Ventures

265 episodes

15 hours ago

The final Tuesday of the year is the perfect moment to trade vague goals for practices that actually change teams. We share five manager resolutions for 2026 that cut through noise and target what matters most: self-reflection, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, a whole-person approach, and eliminating destructive behaviors that erode trust. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own R...

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The final Tuesday of the year is the perfect moment to trade vague goals for practices that actually change teams. We share five manager resolutions for 2026 that cut through noise and target what matters most: self-reflection, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, a whole-person approach, and eliminating destructive behaviors that erode trust. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own R...

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The Bosshole® Chronicles

Resolutions for the 2026 Manager

The final Tuesday of the year is the perfect moment to trade vague goals for practices that actually change teams. We share five manager resolutions for 2026 that cut through noise and target what matters most: self-reflection, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, a whole-person approach, and eliminating destructive behaviors that erode trust. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own R...

15 hours ago

16 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

'Twas the Night Before Christmas ... (non-Bosshole® Version)

Something for the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to The Bosshole Transformation Nation! Send us a text

1 week ago

4 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

5th Anniversary Flashback - "Don't Bring Him Back..."

A fifth anniversary deserves a true origin story, and ours begins with a manager who meant well and nearly torched hard-won credibility. We rewind to the first Bosshole Chronicles episode and unpack two moments that shaped our mission: a plant visit where a leader faked fluency and a high-stakes client dinner that turned into a monologue. The details are uncomfortable on purpose—because every leader has felt the urge to fill silence, prove expertise, or take control at the worst time. HERE AR...

2 weeks ago

25 minutes

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Dr. George Reed - A Journey into Toxic Leadership

What if the most dangerous person in your company is also your top performer on paper? We bring Dean and Professor Emeritus Dr. George Reed to unpack toxic leadership with a definition that cuts through opinion, ego, and excuses: it’s a sustained pattern of behavior that damages team climate over time. Not a bad day. Not a tough conversation. A measurable, persistent drag on safety, trust, retention, and results. Click HERE to connect with Dr. Reed on LinkedInClick HERE to order Tarnished: To...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

TBC Flashback - Are You Ready to Become a New Manager? (April 2024)

Most promotions celebrate your past performance; leadership demands a different future. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to move from star individual contributor to effective first-time manager, with candid stories from Karen Schulman and sharp, field-tested tactics you can use today. If you’ve ever been “tapped on the shoulder” and told you’ll be great at managing because you’re great at your job, this conversation is your reality check—and your roadmap. Related TBC epi...

4 weeks ago

33 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Thanksgiving 2025 - "Thank you sir, may I have another!"

Gratitude gets real when work gets hard. We mark Thanksgiving by leaning into the uncomfortable truth that thankfulness isn’t just for cozy moments—it’s a practical, biological, and leadership-level tool for moving from fight or flight into calm, focus, and connection. John and Sara reflect on why gratitude helps leaders navigate tough feedback, toxic dynamics, and the wider “emotional recession” many teams feel today. Click HERE for Mark Ostach's Gratitude JournalClick HERE for Sara's Gratit...

1 month ago

23 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Lisa X. Walden: The Future of Work is Human (Part 3)

Forget the lazy Gen Z cliché. We asked RGV's young pro to share what bias looks like on the ground, then brought in author and generational sociologist Lisa X. Walden to unpack the real forces shaping how the newest cohort works, learns, and leads. The conversation moves from stereotypes to systems, showing how curiosity disarms conflict, how digital native skills accelerate adoption of AI and new tools, and why mental health resources are not perks but infrastructure. Click HERE to order The...

1 month ago

20 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Lisa X. Walden: The Future of Work is Human (Part 2)

Sunday shouldn’t feel like a countdown to dread. In Part 2 we dig into the real drivers of the “Sunday Scaries” with Lisa Walden, co-author of The Future of Work Is Human, and get practical about what actually changes how teams feel and perform: human-centered leadership, clear communication, and thoughtful hybrid rituals that spark connection instead of compliance. Click HERE to order The Future of Work is HumanClick HERE for Lisa's LinkedIn profileClick HERE for the Good Company Consulting ...

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Lisa X. Walden: The Future of Work is Human (Part 1)

The ground beneath work has shifted, and many leaders are still wearing shoes from another era. We dig into the “great chasm” between how managers were taught to lead and what today’s teams actually need, with guest Lisa Walden bringing sharp insight from her book The Future of Work Is Human. This first part of our three-part series tackles the return-to-office debate without clichés, showing why mandates may fill desks but drain trust—and how a clear why, intentional connection, and outcomes...

1 month ago

20 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

TBC Flashback: Heather Haas - Finding the "People-First" Managers

Want a culture that actually improves performance instead of living on a poster? We sat down with Heather Haas, CEO at Advisa and Predictive Index Certified Partner, to explore a clear, practical path to compassionate leadership that drives real results. The conversation centers on four levels of connection—job, manager, team, and culture—and how leaders can use each to reduce friction, boost engagement, and help people thrive. Click HERE to visit Advisa's websiteHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM ...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Mike McFall: Leading Through a Purpose Reset

What happens when a beloved company purpose stops landing the way it used to? We sit down with Biggby Coffee co-founder Mike McFall (and Bosshole Chronicles alum) to unpack a rare level of candor: why he let go of an identity he helped build, how a new president brought fresh focus, and what it takes to rewrite purpose, vision, and values without losing the soul of the brand. Click HERE for Mike's book "Grind"Click HERE for Mike's book "Grow"Click HERE for Mike's LinkedIn profileHERE AR...

2 months ago

28 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Battle Tested! with Col. Jeffery McCausland (ret.) - Part 2

A battlefield can teach you more about leadership than a bookshelf ever will. We sit down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeffrey McCausland—former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College and CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy—to translate Gettysburg’s hard lessons into everyday decisions leaders face right now. Click HERE to order Battle TestedClick HERE for the Diamond 6 websiteHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad bo...

2 months ago

27 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Battle Tested! with Col. Jeffery McCausland (Ret.) - Part 1

A battlefield can teach you more about leadership than a bookshelf ever will. We sit down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeffrey McCausland—former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College and CEO of Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy—to translate Gettysburg’s hard lessons into everyday decisions leaders face right now. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile. We us...

2 months ago

23 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Sara and Karen - Your Manager May Not be Able to Apologize

Why is it so difficult for managers to simply say "I'm sorry"? This fascinating episode dives deep into the psychology behind leadership vulnerability and the barriers that prevent authentic connection in the workplace. HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile. We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable. Your Refer...

3 months ago

25 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Reference Profile Series: The Venturer Manager

The Venturer stands as one of the rarest profiles in the workforce - representing only 3.31% of the population. These self-starting risk-takers bring a unique combination of analytical thinking and bold action that can transform organizations when properly understood and positioned. Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile Related TBC Episodes: Head, Heart, and BriefcaseThe Collaborator ManagerThe Operator ManagerThe Promoter ManagerThe Altruist ManagerThe Strategist ManagerThe Guar...

3 months ago

19 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Reference Profile Series: The Individualist Manager

Dive into the fascinating world of the Individualist manager. Making up just 3.66% of the population, Individualists bring a unique combination of independence, persistence, and results-orientation that can transform teams when properly understood and leveraged. Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile Related TBC Episodes: Head, Heart, and BriefcaseThe Collaborator ManagerThe Operator ManagerThe Promoter ManagerThe Altruist ManagerThe Strategist ManagerThe Guardian ManagerThe Speci...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Reference Profile Series: The Analyzer Manager

Representing just 2.95% of the human population, Analyzers are the rarest personality type measured by the Predictive Index assessment. This scarcity creates unique challenges for hiring managers and team leaders trying to optimize job fit for roles where the Analyzer profile excels. Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile Related TBC Episodes: Head, Heart, and BriefcaseThe Collaborator ManagerThe Operator ManagerThe Promoter ManagerThe Altruist ManagerThe Strategist ManagerThe Gua...

3 months ago

21 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

TBC Flashback - Jenny Moebius: Heroes of Hybrid Work (August 2024)

The hybrid work revolution isn't coming—it's already here. This revealing conversation with Jenny Mobius, Senior VP at SKEDDA and host of the Heroes of Hybrid Work podcast, cuts through the noise with hard data confirming what forward-thinking leaders already know: hybrid work delivers better results for both employees and organizations. Click HERE for Part 2 of our interview with Jenny Moebius Click HERE for the Hybrid Work "grader"Click HERE for the "Heroes of Hybrid Work" podcastClick HERE...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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TBC Flashback - Mark Ostach (Jan 2023)

Mark Ostach takes us on a fascinating journey through the psychology of technology and reveals how our digital behaviors profoundly shape our emotions, relationships, and workplace cultures. Drawing from his unique background in psychology and over a decade in the tech industry, Mark shares the pivotal moments that led him from bootstrapping a technology company to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker on digital wellness. Click HERE for Mark's website Click HERE for Mark's LinkedIn profil...

4 months ago

37 minutes

The Bosshole® Chronicles

Reference Profile Series: The Scholar Manager

The mysterious Scholar Reference Profile – analytical, reserved, imaginative, and technically-minded – takes center stage in this deep dive from The Bosshhole® Chronicles. Host John Broer unpacks the unique behavioral DNA that makes Scholars tick: their moderately high dominance, low extroversion, moderately high patience, and notably high formality create professionals who crave independence, reflection time, stability, and freedom from risk and error. Click HERE to get your very own Referen...

4 months ago

20 minutes