The Bosshole® Chronicles

Karen and John - Are You Ready to Become a New Manager?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Always good to be back in the studio with my friend and colleague Karen Shulman! This week we tackle the challenge of moving into management for the f...

Robin Reed - A Tribute

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bosshole® Transformation Nation lost one of its friends a few weeks ago, Mr. Robin Reed.  Robin and his wonderful wife Shawna joined us a few ye...

Reinventing the Workplace

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a workplace where every twist and turn is as smooth as a roundabout, with no abrupt stops or stifling structures. That's the future Sara,...

Ande Lyons - "Don't Be Caged by Your Age"

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please meet Ande Lyons, one of the amazing people I met at Podfest 2024!  Not only is she an experienced podcaster and gifted business professional, ...

Line of Sight - Fixing the "Execution Tax" of Your Strategy

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you experiencing "profitless prosperity" and do you know how to "de-risk" your strategy?  You will once you listen to this ep...

Chad Gono - Work Doesn't Have to Suck!

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That's right!  Work DOES NOT have to suck and Chad Gono takes us through his journey of that realization.  Understanding Chad's perspectiv...

Mike Derringer - Are You Ready for a Fractional CFO?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secret to steering clear of the dreaded Bosshole® Zone with Mike Derringer of Focus CFO as we traverse the financial leadership landscape....

Nancy Disbrow - Working in the World of Neuro-Diversity

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the world of neuro-divergent employees who, on average, represent around 10% of the workforce.  We are joined by Nancy Disbrow, ...

The EQ Big Five: #5 - Impulse Control

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have arrived at the final installment of our series on The Big Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence!  This is like a crash course in EQ for manag...

The EQ Big Five: #4 - Assertiveness

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving along to #4 in the list - Assertiveness.  This one seems to be one of the most difficult to adjust either way but Sara provides great directio...

The EQ Big Five: #3 - Self-Regard

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are halfway through our journey to discover The Big Five skills of Emotional Intelligence!  This week we learn about Self-Regard and the role it p...

The EQ Big Five: #2 - Empathy

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's jump back into the EQ pool with Number 2 on the list of the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with Empathy!  Sara help...

The EQ Big Five: #1 - Emotional Self-Awareness

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We start the new year with a five-part series on Emotional Intelligence.  To be specific, the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence w...

Drew Fortin - Redefining Bosshole® Prevention in the Age of AI

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back our colleague and friend Drew Fortin who is also the founder and  CEO of Lever Talent!  Drew is truly a thought leader in the world ...

'A Christmas Carol' - A Journey of Bosshole® Transformation and Redemption

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hope and redemption are possible for all managers who are stuck in The Bosshole® Zone, and Charles Dickens gave us a perfect example of it back in 18...

Adam Berke - The Intersection of Software and Bosshole® Prevention

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome a new colleague from The Predictive Index, Adam Berke!  Adam's company, Charma (that he co-founded and where he serve...

Adrian Koehler - Taking New Ground in Leadership (Part 2)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick ...

Adrian Koehler - Taking New Ground in Leadership (Part 1)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.  You will definitely pick ...

Julie Kniseley - HR (and More) in a Minute

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I visit with a friend from years past who has established a powerful and "snackable" platform ("HR in a Minute") for hel...

Giving Thanks in 2023

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm taking some time this week to reflect and give thanks for what you have all done to make The Bosshole® Chronicles such a success!  We'...

Larry Linne - Earning the Right to Elite Performance

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Larry Linne to The Bosshole® Transformation Nation!  As an entrepreneur, coach, and author, Larry walks us through some of the critical tool...

Karen and John - Is it a Bosshole® or a Tormentor?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back the remarkable Karen Shulman to The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to walk us through the role that Tormentors play in our lives.  This...

Dana Vogelmeier - The Workplace Atmosphere (and beyond...)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our engagements at RGV give us the chance to meet so many interesting people and that's how I met Dana Vogelmeier!  Come to find out she is an a...

Mike McFall - The "Grind" and "Grow" of Leadership

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this powerful discussion between Sara and Mike McFall, leader, author, and co-CEO of Biggby Coffee.  Mike shares how personal experiences h...

Sara and John - The Plight of the Middle Manager

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure is on our middle managers and PI's recent study confirms it!  Be sure to download the study and see for yourself.  This is why so ...

Bill Schaninger, Ph.D. - Power to the Middle (Part 2)

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Bill Schaninger! Newly retired (but not slowing down), Bill dives into the book he recently co-authored e...

Bill Schaninger, Ph.D. - Power to the Middle (Part 1)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Dr. Bill Schaninger to The Bosshole® Chronicles! Newly retired (but not slowing down), Bill dives into the book he recently co-authored en...

Kurt Greene - Time, Attention, and Love in Leadership (Part 2)

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 of our discussion with Kurt Greene!  We thank Kurt Greene for bringing the "L-word" to The Bosshole® Chronicles!  ...

Kurt Greene - Time, Attention, and Love in Leadership (Part 1)

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We thank Kurt Greene for bringing the "L-word" to The Bosshole® Chronicles!  Love isn't something commonly discussed in business let ...

Jonathan Reynolds - Reflections of an Evolving Leader (Part 2)

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined again this week by our good friend Jonathan Reynolds for Part 2 of this great interview!  Now we get to learn how Titus Talent Strategi...

Jonathan Reynolds - Reflections of an Evolving Leader (Part 1)

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined this week and next by our good friend Jonathan Reynolds!  His energy is infectious and is matched only by his passion for his people. ...

Sara and John - The "Return to Office" Dilemma

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seems like the subject of "Return to Office" (RTO) never quite gets fully resolved.  And it's a delicate subject too!  Sara and John ...

Karen and John - Diagnosing Poor Performance (Part 2)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go with Part 2 of my discussion with Karen Shulman about Diagnosing Poor Performance by focusing on the employee side of the equation.Other re...

Karen and John: Diagnosing Poor Performance (Part 1)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome the incomparable Karen Shulman back to the TBC studios!  Our focus for the next two weeks is on diagnosing poor performance and a better w...

Sara and John - Mitigating the Risks of Leadership

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leading others has enough challenges without considering the risks associated with it.  And that's what we talk about this week.  Referencing a...

Sara and John - What Every Leader Can Do About Engagement

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can never take your eye off employee engagement!  And it is the responsibility of EVERY leader, especially the CEO.  Sara and John get back into...

Jamie Whited - The Human-First Approach

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is always great to hear from a recovered Bosshole®!  Our friend, Jamie Whited, joins us to share her journey out of The Bosshole® Zone and the r...

Steve Ingalls - Catalyzer

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experience is a wonderful teacher and Steve Ingalls from Catalyzer shares how his own lessons in Emotional Intelligence have shaped how he approaches ...

The Two-PIP Bosshole®

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Clara as she shares her story about George - the Bosshole® in question.  See if you can't pick out his true motives ...

The Bosshole® of 1776

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday, America! This week we reflect on the unique founding of this amazing country of ours and how a Bosshole® (of sorts) was instrumental ...

Dr. Michael Leiter - The Other B-Word

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is real and it has taken on a whole new look since COVID decided to make itself known.  Join Sara as she speaks with Dr. Michael Leiter to un...

Joe Rotella - The AIR in HR

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you see a presentation and realize "We have to get that person on the podcast"!  That was my reaction to hearing Joe Rotella at a...

A Tale of Two Bossholes® - Part 2

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we met Sally in Part 1, you will be introduced to Tom - Bosshole® #2.  Wow!  To think that people like this are in charge of other humans ...

A Tale of Two Bossholes® - Part 1

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We go back to our roots and hear from Eloise and her two troubling experiences with a few Bossholes® in her past.  As a strong and capable individua...

Roy Getz - Beyond the Easy Stuff

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Roy Getz, an EOS implementor located right here in the Columbus area.  Business owners and managers teetering on the edge ...

Martin Ramirez - Whose Fault is it When You Find Your Purpose

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you consider yourself a leader?  Well, turn around.  Do you see people there or are you just out for a walk?  Just one of the tidbits that are s...

Dr. Todd Dewett - Dancing With Monsters

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The remarkable Dr. Todd Dewett joins us again in The Bosshole® Chronicles' studio to showcase his new book "Dancing with Monsters".  ...

Marcel Schwantes - Love in Action

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The work of Marcel Schwantes is so critical to Bosshole® Prevention these days.  It falls in line with so much of what we cover on the program and y...

Lisa McLeod and Tom Kelly - Lessons in Noble Purpose

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another first for The Bosshole® Chronicles!  Tom Kelly discovered and applied the principles from the book Selling with Noble Purpose written by Lis...

Dr. Tasha Eurich - Insight into Self Awareness

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard us talk about the importance of self-awareness in management and leadership.  Now hear it from the pioneer of self-awareness hersel...

Dr. Matt Poepsel - Expand the Circle

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Godfather himself drops by The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to update us on the book we discussed last year, "Expand the Circle".  Dr. ...

Dr. Stephen Tang - A Test for Our Time

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the front lines of the pandemic, Dr. Stephen Tang experienced the pressures of leadership when guiding OraSure Technologies to be a leader in the...

Kim Scott - The Principles of Radical Candor (Part 2)

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up for some radical candor from Kim Scott herself!  We had so much great content that we are delivering this discussion in two parts.  Kim&ap...

Kim Scott - The Principles of Radical Candor (Part 1)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up for some radical candor from Kim Scott herself!  We had so much great content that we are delivering this discussion in two parts.  Kim&ap...

Heather Haas - Finding the "People-First" Managers

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a pleasant visit with Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, and fellow enthusiast for helping managers elevate their impact on their teams and organizatio...

Krista and Phil Franks - Strategic Planning for Life ... Two Years Later!

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it's been almost two years since we first had Krista and Phil Franks on The Bosshole® Chronicles?  This remarkable couple has b...

Sara and John - "Managing Your Boss", an HBR Classic

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A roundtable discussion on a great article published by Harvard Business Review in 1980 and the principles are as true today as they were then.  We g...

Michael Denisoff - Survival Skills for Today's Leader

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Michael Denisoff to the program this week to share the lessons from the pandemic that we simply can't overlook.  His considerable exp...

Ryan Hawk - The Pursuit of Excellence (Part 2)

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are breathing rarified air when in the company of Ryan Hawk, a superstar in the field of leadership and especially when it comes to helping leaders...

Ryan Hawk - The Pursuit of Excellence (Part 1)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are breathing rarified air when in the company of Ryan Hawk, a superstar in the field of leadership and especially when it comes to helping leaders...

Dr. Jeremy Pollack - The Peacebuilding Leader

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode helps us understand the powerful nature of "Peacebuilding" and how it should be a foundational element of a leader's devel...

Jeff Blair - Onward!

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are often joined by Subject Matter Experts who are still very much students of their craft.  Jeff Blair is one such person when it comes to the st...

Sara and John - Dealing with Disengagement at a 9-Year High (Gallup)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news from Gallup on the state of engagement in the American workplace - and it's not good!  But it is solvable!  These results provide...

Ted Olson - Feel Good About Selling

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend Ted Olson "stopped by" the TBC studio to update us on his book "Feel Good About Selling" which published in the Fall of...

Mark Ostach - If You Really Knew Me...

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and then, a fresh and enlivening voice rises above the din of our daily routine.  Mark Ostach is just such a voice.  He joins us for an ep...

Dr. Amy Edmondson - The Fearless Organization

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a great way to kick off the New Year!  We are so pleased to have had time with the remarkable Dr. Amy Edmondson from Harvard Business School.  ...

Highlights from TBC's 2022 Season

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the New Year, we decided to highlight some of the great episodes from 2022!  What a blast it was to compile this episode and this is just...

Sara and John - Bosshole® Resolutions for the New Year

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It only makes sense to share some useful resolutions, commitments, and intentions that managers can make in the New Year in an effort to stay out of T...

Robert Courser - Line-of-Sight: What Companies Need in 2023

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Robert Courser, the CEO of Line-of-Sight which is one of the incredible diagnostics we use at Real Good Ventures for Bosshole P...

Sara and John - The Talent Optimization Checklist

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard us talk about it for over two years so now is the time to check and see just how well your organization is applying the elements of ...

Dr. Alex Alonso - Talking Taboo

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to the podcast this week!   Alex and his te...

Alexis Smith - Trends in Leadership

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome our good friend Alexis Smith to the show this week!  Alexis has consistently been a champion of people wherever she has served and that ho...

Sara and John - Gratitude in the Workplace

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We wanted to take some time this week to reflect not only on how thankful we are for our families, but also for those with whom we get to work.  Grat...

Sara and John - Psychological Safety

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sara and John address one of THE most critical topics of our time - Psychological Safety.  This is not some esoteric field of study - it is...

Dr. Hassell McClellan - A Message from the Chairman

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We take a different angle this week with our very special guest, Dr. Hassell McClellan,  Board Chair for the John Hancock Group of Funds.  Dr. McCle...

Drew Fortin - Lever Talent, Inc.

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this week's visit from Drew Fortin, the founder and CEO of Lever Talent, Inc.  We've known Drew for some time now and his insight...

Jason Lauritsen - The Check-In Method™

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We like to push boundaries with The Bosshole® Chronicles and Jason Lauritsen is not afraid to do just that.  So glad to have Jason on the show becau...

Jim Speredelozzi - Experience as a Negative

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An enlightening conversation with an equally enlightened person, Jim Speredelozzi!  The kind of manager that understands how conventional thinking wi...

Scott McComb - The Heart at Heartland Bank

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to learn about Heartland Bank than from the CEO himself, Scott McComb.  We get to hear not only of the bank's origins but also h...

Aaron Dignan - Brave New Work

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a fitting guest to have for our 100th episode!  Aaron Dignan joins us in the TBC studios for a glimpse into his extraordinary perspective on not...

Diana Patton - Passion, Purpose, and Leaders who Rise

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You will never think of the word PASSION the same way again once you tune in to this episode with Diana Patton.  A speaker, author, facilitator, and ...

Shannon Lee - Leadership Columbus

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Shannon Lee (Venturer), the Executive Director of Leadership Columbus, for a look into her work to help the organization evolve into a more...

Dr. Matt Poepsel - The Godfather and The Killer B's

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another "first" for TBC!  We welcome to the podcast Dr. Matt Poepsel, the Godfather of Talent Optimization.  We hear about the origins of ...

Charkie Quarcoo - Change@Work

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by the ever effusive Charkie Quarcoo from The Predictive Index.  Charkie oversees the Change@Work program offered by PI that helps any ...

Matt McAlear - The Non-Traditional CEO

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes leadership is thrust upon you and Matt McAlear has experienced that first-hand.  Upon his father Mike's passing, Matt found himself at...

Sara and John - What Management is NOT

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sara and John explore the pitfalls many people experience when they move into a management position without much preparation or guidance.  It's ...

Fr. Dave Nuss - The Eternal Learner

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating better leaders happens in all areas of life and this week we are joined by Fr. Dave Nuss to hear about his experiences developing not only...

Sara and John - Got Strategy?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Economic uncertainty and continued movement of people require organizations to revamp and reinforce their strategies constantly.  In this episode, Sa...

Hair-on-Fire Bosshole

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your story with our listeners!  No doubt there are others that have experienced this kind of Bosshole - let's he...

Robert Mattson - The Intrigue of Story

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Mattson is a true Renaissance man - expert consultant, playwright, thespian, and Dad!  He joins us to share his perspective on Bosshole® Prev...

Sara, Karen, and John - Culture Add vs. Culture Fit

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Culture Fit is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit these days and we take some time during this episode to explore it as well as a more current...

Olivier and Trish - A Bosshole Intervention Story

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode represents another "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles.  A former Bosshole and one of his former direct reports join us to sha...

Adam Kreek - The Responsibility Ethic

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles, we speak with an Olympic Gold Medalist!  Adam Kreek, author of The Responsibility Ethic and execu...

Traci Scherck - Elevated Talent Consulting

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Traci Scherck, owner and Chief Talent Officer from Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the Talent Optimization with Traci Scherck podcast joins us ...

Joe Frankie III - The 5-Minute Drill

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Frankie III, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army, author, consultant, speaker, and LinkedIn advocate, spends some time with John to discuss two cri...

Sara and John - Above the Line, Below the Line

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sara and John share an important perspective on how one decides to "show up".  Are you above the line, or below the line?  As you'll ...

Sara and John - Managers Can't Do It All (HBR)

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sara brings to light a terrific article from Harvard Business Review authored by Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton entitled, "Managers C...

Rick and Amy Simmons - Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sara sits down with Rick and Amy Simmons - authors, speakers, consultants, and pioneers in the field of liminal space.  A fascinating look at how tim...

Karen and John - The Absentee Coach

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching is one of those skills that seems to be elusive for a lot of managers and without it, they struggle to fulfill their role as a people-develop...

Todd Cherches - VisuaLeadership

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is never a dull moment when you have a chance to speak with Todd Cherches!  We had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this remarkable ...