Bad Boss Confessional
Episodes
34: When a Star Player Stops Being a Teammate
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey talks with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp and co-developer of the Kolbe A™ Index, about the com...
33: The Cost of Skipping the Details
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with Chris Beer, founder of Wizard of Ops and a fractional Integrator. Chris shares a l...
32: Letting Go of the Vine
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special group episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with fellow EOS Implementers Erik Dodier, Megan Piper, and Patrick Metzge...
31: Building a Business Without Burning Out
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth sits down with EOS Implementer Robert Hartline to explore the difference between being the firefighter ...
30: The High Price of Saying Yes
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth talks with serial entrepreneur and coach Jill Salzman about the early mistakes that shape stronger lead...
29: Rollout: A Book Born From Bad Boss Moments
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey is joined by EOS Implementer and Rollout co-author Marisa Smith for a different kind of confessio...
28: Getting Out of Your Own Way
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with EOS Implementer Amanda Matthews to unpack a painfully relatable leadership moment ...
27: Paying Attention to the Red Flags | Bad Boss Confessional
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with EOS Implementer Ken DeWitt, also known as “Hurricane,” to unpack a leadership ...
26. When Good Intentions Go Wrong
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with EOS Implementer Carolyn Mitchell for an honest conversation about leadership, ego,...
25. The Hidden Cost of Doing the Right Thing
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey talks with EOS Implementer Michael Deutsch about a leadership failure that tested his ethics, his...
24. The Shift from Peer to Boss with Jessenia Flores-Gayle
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with marketing executive and general manager Jessenia Flores-Gayle to explore what happ...
23. Owning It: A Year of Leadership Confessions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year-end episode of Bad Boss Confessional is a look back, a deep breath, and a heartfelt thank you. After launching the show in July, Beth reflec...
22. The Role of Honest Dialogue in Healthy Leadership Teams
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey welcomes Dennis Purcell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc., ...
21: Be Their Boss, Not Their Buddy
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with lifelong entrepreneur and EOS Implementer Dan Heuretz to share a story about betra...
20: From Positional Power to Humanized Leadership
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, host Beth Fahey sits down with Mary Pat Knight, author of The Humanized Leader, to unpack a career-defining ...
19: Empathetic Leadership Without Compromising Accountability
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey welcomes Dominic Sergi, CEO of Clear Height Properties, for a conversation about how unchecked empathy ...
18: Startup Fails, Shark Tank Tales, and Bad Boss Moments
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Bad Boss Confessional, host and EOS Implementor Beth Fahey sits down with Mike Shannon, CEO of Impruve and author of Sweaty Equity. ...
17: Perfectionism, Pivoting, and Perseverance
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey welcomes Kathy Bresler, founder of Altar Community, a Chicago-based hub for connection, wellness,...
16: Leadership Lessons from a Firing Gone Wrong
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with Matt Haney, a seasoned fractional integrator who helps visionary-led teams cut through c...
15: I Am Enough: Embracing Authentic Leadership
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey, Expert EOS Implementer®, sits down with Rhonda Meyers for a raw and inspiring conversation abo...
14: Bad Boss Moves, Better Boss Lessons
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey chats with EOS implementer John McMahon, who opens up about his toughest management,...
13: How Process Turns Chaos into Clarity
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think of “process” as boring, rigid, or suffocating? In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, host Beth Fahey sits down with Lisa Gonzalez...
12: Lessons from a Meeting Gone Wrong
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there: fired up in a meeting, convinced our point is the only one that matters… until we realize the room has gone silent. In this ...
11: Why Straying from Your Core Focus Can Cost You Everything
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Beth Fahey sits down with Kelly Knight of EOS Worldwide to talk about the messy (and meaningful) side of leadership. From a vacation epiph...
10: When Loyalty Hurts: Hiring, Firing, and Hard Lessons
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, host and EOS Implementer Beth Fahey sits down with Brian Dosal, CEO and co-founder of Strety, to talk about ...
09: From Bulldozer to Breakthrough
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, host and EOS Implementer Beth Fahey sits down with Lynda Martin to unpack the lessons learned from bulldozi...
08: Clarity is Key
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a fast-moving entrepreneur skips clarity and hires quickly? This week on Bad Boss Confessional, EOS Implementer Beth Fahey welcomes...
07: Letting Go of Managing People
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Fahey is joined by fellow EOS coach, implementer, and entrepreneur Jim Coyle, who shares his journey from childhood candy bar hustler to managing...
06: When Emotions Hijack Your Leadership: Learning to Respond vs. React
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have your emotions ever hijacked your leadership? In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, host Beth Fahey talks with Jill Young, EOS expert and cre...
05: When Employee Feedback Feels Like a Gut Punch
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bad Boss Confessional, EOS implementer Beth Fahey sits down with Miranda Barrett, founder of Mind the Mic Consulting, to unpack a l...
04: Why Visionaries Shouldn't Hire People
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent, joins EOS Implementer Beth Fahey on Bad Boss Confessional to share the hard-earned lessons behind his biggest ...
03: Going Down with My Flipchart
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When creative ideas crash and egos flare, even the most seasoned leaders can stumble spectacularly. This week, Vistage chair and facilitation expert F...
02: Broken, Better, and Whole: A Coach’s Journey to Heart-Led Leadership
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Beth Fahey’s own coach, Shasheen Shah, confesses his journey from high-powered hustler to heart-led healer? In this candid convers...
01: Too Busy to Lead
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you lead when you're stuck in the chaos? In this episode, Beth Fahey chats with René Boer—author of How to Be a Great Boss—about ego, empath...