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. 
Olivier and Trish - A Bosshole Intervention Story
This episode represents another "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles. A former Bosshole and one of his former direct reports join us to share their story of intervention and the working relationship that guided the manager out of The Bosshole Zone.
Adam Kreek - The Responsibility Ethic
In a "first" for The Bosshole Chronicles, we speak with an Olympic Gold Medalist!
Traci Scherck - Elevated Talent Consulting
Traci Scherck, owner and Chief Talent Officer from Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the Talent Optimization with Traci Scherck podcast joins us for a great discussion around her approach to developing talent and Bosshole Prevention.
Joe Frankie III - The 5-Minute Drill
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 critical areas of development.
Sara and John - Above the Line, Below the Line
Sara and John share an important perspective on how one decides to "show up". Are you above the line, or below the line?
Sara and John - Managers Can't Do It All (HBR)
This week, Sara brings to light a terrific article from Harvard Business Review authored by Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton entitled, "Managers Can't Do It All".
Rick and Amy Simmons - Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space
Sara sits down with Rick and Amy Simmons - authors, speakers, consultants, and pioneers in the field of liminal space.
Karen and John - The Absentee Coach
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-developer and stay out of The Bosshole Zone.
Todd Cherches - VisuaLeadership
There is never a dull moment when you have a chance to speak with Todd Cherches!
Rodney Eason - The Great Differentiator
We are joined by a true powerhouse in the area of human resources - Rodney Eason.
OPTIMA22 Download, Part 2
Day 2 of OPTIMA22 was as incredible as Day 1. Sara, Karen, and John continue their download of takeaways and inspirations from this amazing conference!
OPTIMA22 Download, Part 1
Sara, Karen, and John are back from Boston and OPTIMA22, the Talent Optimization conference hosted by The Predictive Index.
Karen and John - Understanding Team Types
Part of Bosshole Prevention starts with surrounding managers with the right people.
Sara and John - Does Your Boss Know Your Love Language
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 a powerful way to keep managers out of The Bosshole Zone.
Karen and John - Self-Doubt and Bosshole Tendencies
Karen and John explore how self-doubt can contribute greatly to Bossole tendencies.
Karen and John - The Bosshole Zone Defense
Karen and John introduce one of Real Good Ventures' newest tools, the Bosshole Zone Defense checklist.