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...
S05E03: Bad Bosses: 5 of the Most Damaging Mistakes Managers Make
The Leadership Gambit
33 minutes
4 months ago
S05E03: Bad Bosses: 5 of the Most Damaging Mistakes Managers Make
Whether you’re leading a team or working for someone who is, you’ve probably seen (or experienced) some of the classic management fails. In this episode, we’re calling out five of the most damaging mistakes managers make from micromanaging and ego trips to treating people like tools instead of human beings. But this isn’t just a vent session. We’re digging into the why behind these mistakes what drives them, why they happen at all levels, and how to avoid falling into the same traps. We also ...
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...
