What is Good Boss, Bad Boss?
We are live! Listen now to the first episodes of Good Boss, Bad Boss.
It’s here! The first episodes of Good Boss, Bad Boss have landed on your favorite podcast platforms. With not one, but TWO episodes. 🥳🥳
In episode 1, you’ll get:
⭐ the why behind the podcast + my inspiration for these conversations
🎙️ a little bit about me, your host
🫶 and what I truly hope you all can take away from the conversations ahead
In episode 2, you’ll get:
😎 an interview with my own direct report, Tom (😅)
❤️ hot takes on if you can or cannot be friends with your boss
💼 and tips for navigating friendships at work
I can’t wait for you all to listen and hear what you think!
If you want to share a good boss or bad boss story with me, leave a quick voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/304817/5/nwi4877n63yrjaxg (it might be featured in the next episodes!)
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What is Good Boss, Bad Boss?
We all know that person who can't stop venting about their boss.
Maybe you've been that person. I certainly have.
But have you ever paused to wonder why we spend so much time discussing our bosses?
It's because bosses have an undeniable impact on our lives—our mental and physical health, our careers, financial prospects, and just our overall well-being.
A good boss can make our lives great and help us grow, while a bad boss can give us high blood pressure and increase our chances of heart attacks, literally. But what makes a boss good or bad? Are these labels even objective?
Since 2020, I've been on a journey to figure out what it means to be a good boss. And surprise, surprise, being a good boss is hard. You’re expected to play many different roles—a coach, a cheerleader, a therapist, and even a police officer at times. Some days it takes everything you have because everyone is looking to you, even when you're having a bad day. Among other things, it takes a ton of emotional intelligence, really strong communication skills, and a lot of optimism. It requires balancing the needs of your team with the goals of the company, which are sometimes at odds, and you often have to make tough decisions that not everyone will agree with. You gotta keep your ego in check and your skin thick.
Through all of this, I've come to realize that being a boss is not just another job. It sounds wild, but to me, it’s really been more of a self-discovery journey. I’ve had to confront my insecurities, self-doubt, and people-pleasing tendencies, and really dig deep to find who I am as a leader and how I want to show up for myself and my team. It’s not been easy. And I’m still making so many mistakes and learning so much every day.
And that's why I've created 'Good Boss, Bad Boss'— the podcast that attempts to explore all these messy feelings. All the emotional aspects of being a manager and the personal stories that shape (the pursuit of) our leadership style. There’ll be no expert tips or how-tos, but real, honest conversations with new & experienced managers—and employees—on the making of a good or bad boss.
My goal/hope is to promote diverse leadership styles and create a community of compassionate and emotionally intelligent leaders (no more toxic bosses!)
So whether you're a boss yourself, or just someone looking for insight into how the other half lives, join me on this journey of self and collective discovery.
Getting in touch
If you’d like to get in touch, here are a few options:
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Email me at: goodbossbadbossclub@gmail.com
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Be part of a community of aspiring good bosses and employees who want to challenge what bosses look, sound, or act and liberate ourselves from the cookie-cutter confines of boss-employee relationships.
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