In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...
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In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...
S05E01: BS From the Boardroom: 3 Lies About Business
The Leadership Gambit
27 minutes
4 months ago
S05E01: BS From the Boardroom: 3 Lies About Business
In this episode, we’re calling BS on some of the biggest narratives that dominate corporate life. You’ve likely heard them a hundred times yourself: “There’s a war for talent.” “We build high-performing teams.” “We’re looking for real leaders.” But when you compare those talking points to what actually happens inside organizations, the contradictions become impossible to ignore. With more than 15 years in the trenches including leading teams, managing change, and seeing how the sy...
The Leadership Gambit
In this completely unscripted episode, we break down the real-world skill every professional needs but no one teaches: how to cover your ass at work. From handling unpredictable bosses to navigating messy colleagues, toxic politics, shifting priorities, and sudden blame games, we walk through eight common workplace scenarios and show you exactly how to protect yourself with confidence. You’ll learn how to respond in high-pressure situations, what to document, when to speak up, when to step ba...
