The Bosshole® Chronicles
Episodes
Rodney Eason - The Great Differentiator
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by a true powerhouse in the area of human resources - Rodney Eason. Rodney shares some of his "must-haves" that, together, o...
OPTIMA22 Download, Part 2
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of OPTIMA22 was as incredible as Day 1. Sara, Karen, and John continue their download of takeaways and inspirations from this amazing conferen...
OPTIMA22 Download, Part 1
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara, Karen, and John are back from Boston and OPTIMA22, the Talent Optimization conference hosted by The Predictive Index. There were so many amazi...
Karen and John - Understanding Team Types
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part of Bosshole Prevention starts with surrounding managers with the right people. Getting back to one of our core principles of designing healthy te...
Sara and John - Does Your Boss Know Your Love Language
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on Emma Goldberg's article featuring mining company Pete Lien and Sons, Sara and John explore how The 5 Languages of Appreciation can be ...
Karen and John - Self-Doubt and Bosshole Tendencies
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and John explore how self-doubt can contribute greatly to Bossole tendencies. Whether they stem from nature or are nurtured, these tendencies ...
Karen and John - The Bosshole Zone Defense
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and John introduce one of Real Good Ventures' newest tools, the Bosshole Zone Defense checklist. A must-have tool for managers to help th...
Karen and John - The Introvert and The Extrovert
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Karen get to delve into the world of Introverts and Extroverts. These are terms are tossed around quite often when discuss...
Thanks for the Heads-Up
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Katie about how Bossholes just don't look beyond their own surroundings. Major decisions have significant impli...
Dr. Rich Handley - Leadership Presence with EQ
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome an absolute Trailblazer in the field of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Rich Handley. Rich takes us through his journey as one of the origina...
Leonora Williamson - The Trust Account
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara and John sit down with the remarkable Leonora Williamson from Platinum Rule Advisors to discuss the key elements of trust and how critical they a...
Sheila Eason - The Boss Whisperer
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wonderful discussion with Sheila Eason from Elevate People Solutions! An incredibly experienced professional who has worked in the world of Bossho...
Sara and John - OPTIMA22: Reinvent the World of Work
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pack your bags and join us this April 12th through the 13th at OPTIMA22! This is THE conference for talent optimization and it has no equal. We ...
Dr. Clint Longenecker - "The Awful Thirteen" Bossholes
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by the very accomplished Dr. Clinton Longenecker, Sara and John explore his groundbreaking work on leadership types and the foundational elemen...
Heather 2.0
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our amazing friend Heather returns to share her latest Bosshole story! Despite doing extensive homework and research on her eventual employer, she r...
Sara and John - The 2022 State of Talent Optimization Report
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! PI's latest report on the State of Talent Optimization. Sara and John focus on a few of the key findings and what organizatio...
Sara and John - On Being the Right Size
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever known someone who seems to approach this world with such intensity and harshness that it overwhelms other people and shuts them down? ...
Rich Sheridan - The Chief Joy Officer
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Rich Sheridan, Chief Storyteller for Menlo Innovations and author of "Chief Joy Officer" and "Joy, Inc.". This is how...
Ben Snyder - A Less Bosshole Way to Live
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Ben Snyder (Persuader), Lead Pastor at Cedar Creek Church in Toledo, Ohio. Leading and shepherding people for several years, Ben shares h...
Bosshole Confrontation
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Bob (Analyzer) who takes us through his own Bosshole experience and the events that lead to his confronting the Bosshole who ...
Anastasia's Story
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our regular listeners (Anastasia) reached out to share her Bosshole story. It is another remarkable example of an organization ignoring the c...
Jackie Dube and Will Otto - Engagement in a Hybrid World: Field, Flow, and Studio
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us in this episode are Jackie Dube and Will Otto from The Predictive Index. Jackie and Will head up PI's Talent Optimization initiative...
Karen and John - The Hero and the Guide
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of John's favorite topics - helping managers truly understand the context of their role with their direct reports. All too often th...
Karin Hurt - Courageous Cultures
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by consultant and author, Karin Hurt, to discuss the latest book she has written with her husband David Dye entitled Courageou...
Karen and John - Feedback: The Oxygen of Engagement
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and John explore the value of authentic two-way feedback and how it is an absolute necessity to keep managers out of The Bosshole Zone. Althou...
Sara and Karen - Bosshole Transformation
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sara and Karen lead the way by sharing a few excellent examples of Bosshole Transformation. The fact is, Bossholes can recover and it tak...
Coach Danijela Tomic - The Makings of a Dream Team
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just like her championship volleyball team at BGSU, Coach Tomic comes through with another winning performance on the podcast. Listen in as Coach To...
Sara and John - The True Impact of a Bosshole
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sara takes us through a few examples that have been weighing heavily on her heart. She is experiencing, first-hand, the devastating effec...
Sara Canaday - Leadership Unchained
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by award-winning author and LinkedIn Learning leadership instructor, Sara Canaday. Sara takes us through some of her experiences in he...
Rabih Shanshiry - The Impact of Compound Ignorance
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So honored to have Rabih Shanshiry (Captain) join us on the podcast. Rabih is the Vice President of Partner Success for The Predictive Index and a l...
Karen and John - Behavioral-Based Interviewing
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Karen Shulman (Individualist) to discuss the aspects of Behavioral-Based Interviewing and why it is a necessary skill set for all hiri...
Karen and John - Drives, Needs, and Behaviors
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Karen Shulman (Individualist) to the Real Good Ventures team and The Bosshole Chronicles. Karen shares her insights on t...
Sara and John - Head, Heart, and Briefcase
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara and John bring an entirely new way of looking at people to this episode. In order to fully understand how to guide someone toward meaning and f...
Sara and John - Healthy vs. Smart Organizations
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Patrick Lencioni, Sara and John discuss the crucial difference between "healthy" organizations and &qu...
Sara and John - Talent Optimization
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard us talk about it for almost a year now so we finally recorded an episode specifically about Talent Optimization. We walk through t...
Sara and John - Your Inner Bosshole Alarm
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes one episode sets the stage for another and this one is a great example. In our "A Bosshole by Proxy" episode, Heather mentions h...
Lisa Mininni - It's Time to Drop the 'Broke-Fix' Model
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Lisa Mininni, an accomplished author, consultant, and entrepreneur who takes a systems approach to growing and scaling effe...
Rich Berens - Strategy on a Global Platform
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we hear from Rich Berens (Individualist), better known as the Chief Client Fanatic at Root, Inc. which is now part of Accenture. Rich p...
Mike Zani - The Science of Dream Teams
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back for a third installment of The Bosshole Chronicles, Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index, provides a glimpse into his best-selling ...
A Bosshole by Proxy
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Heather, everyone! (a Promoter) An incredibly gifted professional who fell victim to a Bosshole that wasn't even her manager. Some Bos...
Sara and John - Becoming the CEO vs Being the CEO
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara and John discuss the unique difference between becoming the CEO versus being the CEO. Sara shares her real-world experiences in CEO coaching an...
Sara and John - The Big Re-Fit
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara and John discuss the looming shift in the workforce - The Big Re-Fit, or as some are calling it, The Great Resignation, The Turnover Tsunami, and...
Wendy Dailey - The Signs of Successful Leadership
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the co-host of the HR Social Hour Podcast, Wendy Dailey (Maverick). Listen in as Wendy provides a unique perspective as not only an...
Dr. Kurt Olson - The Context of Leadership
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined on the podcast by Dr. Kurt Olson (Individualist), System Vice President of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at OhioHea...
Dr. Kevin Sansberry II - Hubris and Toxic Leadership
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined in this episode by Dr. Kevin Sansberry II - consultant, coach, and host of the Toxic Leadership podcast (and a Promoter). His energy a...
Sara and John - Building a Bosshole-Free Zone
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John takes us through some very practical ways organizations can avoid The Bosshole Zone where managers get trapped and need help getting o...
Sara and John - Emerging Stronger with Emotional Intelligence
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Sara takes us through The Big Five tools of Emotional Intelligence and how critical they are as we emerge into a post-pandemic world. Addi...
Dr. G. Richard Shell - The Conscience Code
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This amazing episode features Dr. G. Richard Shell (Scholar) and his fifth and latest book, "The Conscience Code". Dr. Shell is a senior f...
Sara and John - Profiles Under Pressure
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure and crisis can arise at any moment and each of the PI Reference Profiles tells us about how people, or in this case leaders, respond to it. ...
Sara and John - The Forces of Disengagement
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Staying with their core topics, Sara and John focus on The Forces of Disengagement which ALL organizations face. Until you can manage the forces, main...
Sara and John - Change Champion, Challenger, or Catalyst. Which one are you?
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get back to our roots and share some of the work we do around change readiness and how it is influenced by one's Behavioral DNA. Where are y...
Dr. Taunya Lowe - "Results Driven Organizations"
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great discussion with Dr. Taunya Lowe (Maverick) about her work over the years and we really focused on her latest book, and now podcast on R...
Sara, John & Craig Weber - "Optima21 Preview Special”
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Craig Weber, author of Conversational Capacity and co-presenter with us at Optima 21! This is a preview of our breakout session at ...
Phil and Krista Franks, "Strategic Planning for Life" (Part 2)
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life at Owl and Key is truly a family affair. We are joined by Phil and Krista Franks (a Maverick and Collaborator respectively) for a 2-part episod...
Phil and Krista Franks, "Strategic Planning for Life" (Part 1)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life at Owl and Key is truly a family affair. We are joined by Phil and Krista Franks (a Maverick and Collaborator respectively) for a 2-part episod...
Sara and John - "The Seven Signs You Might be a Bosshole"
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara and John walk through the seven signs or indicators that you might be a Bosshole. Drifting into The Bosshole Zone can happen innocently enough ...
A Bosshole's Bosshole
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Santo (Venturer) as he shares his experience with a Bosshole named Clark. This Bosshole story has multiple layers sinc...
Artie Isaac - Buffoonery (Part 2)
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Artie Isaac (Maverick) is by very definition a Rennaisance Man and shares with us his perspectives on leadership, life, perspective, and art. Any en...
Artie Isaac - Buffoonery (Part 1)
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Artie Isaac (Maverick) is by very definition a Rennaisance Man and shares with us his perspectives on leadership, life, perspective, and art. Any en...
Coach Danijela Tomic - When you know better, you do better
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Coach Danijela Tomic (Venturer) an award-winning, high-achieving NCAA women’s volleyball coach shares her insights on working with yo...
Chris Jenson - A Maverick's Working Geniuses
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You'll recognize Chris Jenson (Maverick) from his amazing work with Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group. Join us as Chris shares the new work ...
Dr. Lee Meadows - The Workforce Triad
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ever-insightful Dr. Lee Meadows (Promoter) joins us to share his experiences and recommendation to help HR professionals navigate a new perspectiv...
Tony Moore - Character v. Competence
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You'll hear from one of the most engaging speakers and teachers, Mr. Tony Moore. Join us as Tony helps to take rather abstract leadership conce...
Captainhole
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Bill (Analyzer) shares his Bosshole story from his time in the military. When a great leader Is replaced by a poor one, things get toxic. ...
Dan Courser - The Bully Bosshole
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Courser (Captain) reminds us that our early-career lessons can often be the most profound. Listen as Dan walks us through his journey of navigat...
Mike Zani - What's on the back of your T-shirt? (Part 2)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the ...
Mike Zani - What's on the back of your T-shirt? (Part 1)
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the ...
Tina Marie Wohlfield - Blind Spots
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Tina Marie Wohlfield (Maverick) shares her own Bossholes experiences and provides truly great Insight about what managers should be doing t...
Dr. Todd Dewett - A License to Lead
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare yourself for a strong dose of leadership expertise from one of the most sought-after speakers around - Dr. Todd Dewett (Venturer). Drawing f...
Scott Bush - Lessons from a Recovered Bosshole®
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hindsight and wisdom are powerful things and we hear from our Subject Matter Expert, Scott Bush (Persuader) on leaving his Bosshole days behind and ho...
All in the Family
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The challenges of a family business are plentiful, especially when the next generation carries on the poor management traits of the previous. Our gu...
Just Read My Mind
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When communication is not forthcoming, things can get pretty sideways with a Bosshole who makes too many assumptions. It's impossible for emplo...
The Change-Resistant Bosshole
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When a manager is lacking in self-awareness and shows no interest in adapting, Bosshole tendencies are not far behind. Change isn't always easy...
Sara and John - The Science We Use
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look at the two main platforms that inform our work with people, teams, and organizations and, of course, Bossholes. They are The Predictive Index...
The Sneaky Bosshole
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When a manager works behind the scenes to disrupt team members, the loss of credibility isn't far behind. Making changes to the work of direct ...
Hide, Decide, and Tell
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bosshole who shuts the door and only comes out to tell people what to do will find it difficult to get people on board with any initiative. Too ...
Don't Bring Him Back
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When a manager becomes a liability rather than an asset to a direct report, Bosshole® traits are going to show up. And when the client requests tha...
Making Mini Me's
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the Bosshole that thinks making clones of herself is the way to success - she couldn't be more wrong. This is one of the three pitfalls al...