The Bosshole Chronicles Podcast
Perhaps you’ve worked for one – those all-too-common difficult, ineffective, and sometimes downright mean managers and leaders. We call them Bossholes® and we believe no one was born to be a Bosshole®. Hosts Sara Best and John Broer of Real Good Ventures feature thought leaders, subject matter experts, and Bosshole® stories to shine a spotlight on Bosshole® prevention and intervention strategies. They share real life, applicable, and game-changing stories and insights to unravel the complexities of Bosshole® dynamics and chart a course towards reinventing the workplace! Their aim? To transform the workplace and help people find meaning and fulfillment in their work!Check out all episodes of the Bosshole Chronicles below. 
The EQ Big Five: #1 - Emotional Self-Awareness
We start the new year with a five-part series on Emotional Intelligence!
Drew Fortin - Redefining Bosshole® Prevention in the Age of AI
We welcome back our colleague and friend Drew Fortin who is also the founder and CEO of Lever Talent!
A Journey of Bosshole® Transformation and Redemption in 'A Christmas Carol'
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 1843.
Adam Berke - The Intersection of Software and Bosshole® Prevention
We are thrilled to welcome a new colleague from The Predictive Index, Adam Berke!
Adrian Koehler - Taking New Ground in Leadership - Part 2
Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Adrian Koehler!
Adrian Koehler - Taking New Ground in Leadership - Part 1
I don't think you could have a conversation with Adrian Koehler and not get excited about becoming a stronger leader.
Julie Kniseley - HR (and More) in a Minute
This week I visit with a friend from years past who has established a powerful and "snackable" platform ("HR in a Minute") for helping organizations navigate the unique people challenges - and that includes managers!
Giving Thanks in 2023
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!
Larry Linne - Earning the Right to Elite Performance
Welcome Larry Linne to The Bosshole® Transformation Nation! As an entrepreneur, coach, and author, Larry walks us through some of the critical tools available in his book “Leading Performance ... Because it Can't Be Managed.”
Karen and John - Is it a Bosshole® or a Tormentor?
We welcome back the remarkable Karen Shulman to The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to walk us through the role that Tormentors play in our lives.
Dana Vogelmeier - The Workplace Atmosphere (and beyond...)
Our engagements at Real Good Ventures give us the chance to meet so many interesting people, and that's how I met Dana Vogelmeier!
Mike McFall - The "Grind" and "Grow" of Leadership
Check out this powerful discussion between Sara and Mike McFall, leader, author, and co-CEO of Biggby Coffee.
Sara and John - The Plight of the Middle Manager
The pressure is on our middle managers and PI's recent study confirms it!
Bill Schaninger, Ph.D. - Power to the Middle (Part 2)
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 entitled Power to the Middle.
Bill Schaninger, Ph.D. - Power to the Middle (Part 1)
We welcome Dr. Bill Schaninger to The Bosshole® Chronicles! Newly retired (but not slowing down), Bill dives into the book he recently co-authored entitled Power to the Middle.
Kurt Greene - Time, Attention, and Love in Leadership (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our discussion with Kurt Greene! We thank Kurt Greene for bringing the "L-word" to The Bosshole® Chronicles!