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. 
Melissa Llarena - Reshaping Success for Mom Entrepreneurs
Meet Melissa Llarena! Another great connection I made at PodFest 2024 with her own Bosshole® experiences that have shaped a really unique message and methodology for Mom Entrepreneurs.
Karen and John - Are You Ready to Become a New Manager?
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 first time and how to do it without falling into The Bosshole® Zone.
Robin Reed - A Tribute
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 years ago to share their story and we thought it fitting to republish the episode to honor Robin and pay our respects to him and Shawna for what they gave the world as a team.
Reinventing the Workplace
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, Karen and I are visualizing as we tackle the monumental task of reshaping the modern workplace on today's episode.
Ande Lyons - "Don't Be Caged by Your Age"
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, but she also has a remarkable Bosshole® story to share.
Line of Sight - Fixing the "Execution Tax" of Your Strategy
Are you experiencing "profitless prosperity" and do you know how to "de-risk" your strategy? You will once you listen to this episode with Robert Courser and Olivier Aries as they walk us through their recently released book, Line of Sight: The Five Keys for Strategic Execution in an Age of Uncertainty.
Chad Gono - Work Doesn't Have to Suck!
That's right! Work DOES NOT have to suck and Chad Gono takes us through his journey of that realization.
Mike Derringer - Are You Ready for a Fractional CFO?
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 Neurodiversity
This week we explore the world of neuro-divergent employees who, on average, represent around 10% of the workforce.
The EQ Big Five: #5 - Impulse Control
We have arrived at the final installment of our series on The Big Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence!
The EQ Big Five: #3 - Self-Regard
We are halfway through our journey to discover The Big Five skills of Emotional Intelligence!
The EQ Big Five: #2 - Empathy
Let's jump back into the EQ pool with Number 2 on the list of the "Big Five" skills of Emotional Intelligence with Empathy!
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.