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...
S05E07: Rewriting the Manager-Employee Social Contract
The Leadership Gambit
36 minutes
3 months ago
S05E07: Rewriting the Manager-Employee Social Contract
The manager–employee social contract is broken. For decades, trust has eroded as workplaces shifted from caretaking managers and stable career paths to layoffs, cost-cutting, and “at-will” employment. Employees expect fair pay, growth, support, and respect, while managers and companies demand results, reliability, and alignment. When those expectations aren’t clear or met, both sides feel betrayed. In this episode, we dig into: The history of the old manager–employee social contract and why i...
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...
