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The Bosshole® Chronicles

Podcast by Real Good Ventures

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About The Bosshole® Chronicles

Never waste a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss. Our guests and Subject Matter Experts share their stories about challenging, difficult, and even mean bosses that they have had through their careers. Hosts Sara Best and John Broer explore what happened, what made the relationship difficult, and even the role WE play in our Bosshole experiences. More importantly, we apply some of our insight and analysis around behavioral science and emotional intelligence so that we (and managers listening in) can learn from the experiences and avoid common Bosshole® Blunders. If you have questions or stories you want to share, contact us at info@realgoodventures.com

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Mark Ostach - The Gift of Connection

Your attention isn’t just getting interrupted, it’s getting retrained. We sit down with digital wellness guide and speaker Mark Ostach to unpack why so many of us feel rushed, reactive, and oddly disconnected even when we’re “caught up.” Mark joins us to share the heart behind his new book, The Gift of Connection: Reclaiming Presence in the Age of Distraction, and to make a clear case that presence is no longer a nice-to-have skill. It’s a survival skill for leaders, parents, and anyone living on screens. * Click HERE [https://www.markostach.com/] for Mark's website * Click HERE [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tp4jygrvrk85q81inzdy5/Mark-Ostach-The-Day-100-Packages-Showed-Up.pdf?rlkey=ivu5mke9scawohtkk2j7pwmem&st=ikfqcv8j&dl=0] for "The Day 100 Packages Showed Up" * Click HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markostach/?skipRedirect=true] for Mark's LinkedIn profile HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE [https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/LAz/TBCbuzz] to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers. Follow us on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thebossholechronicles?igsh=MWk2YWx0Y2EyNXJ0eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] and make sure to share with your network! Follow us on X HERE [https://twitter.com/realgoodventur1] and make sure to share with your network! Provide your feedback HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuANylsdTtQGVnINg6j452ktTP2KQ76I4E64ClqRRgI7qq1g/viewform], please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes. Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com [http://www.realgoodventures.com/].  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/fan_mail/new]

Yesterday - 31 min
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Letters from Fred - Bosshole® Zero

A dusty box in the basement turns into a full-on leadership time machine. I stumble onto a stack of handwritten memos from my old manager “Fred,” the same boss from our early “Don’t Bring Him Back” story, and reading them instantly brings back the stress of being managed by metrics instead of being led by insight. * Don't Bring Him Back [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/episodes/6401095] HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE [https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/LAz/TBCbuzz] to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers. Follow us on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thebossholechronicles?igsh=MWk2YWx0Y2EyNXJ0eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] and make sure to share with your network! Follow us on X HERE [https://twitter.com/realgoodventur1] and make sure to share with your network! Provide your feedback HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuANylsdTtQGVnINg6j452ktTP2KQ76I4E64ClqRRgI7qq1g/viewform], please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes. Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com [http://www.realgoodventures.com/].  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/fan_mail/new]

9 Jun 2026 - 18 min
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When Promoting from Within Doesn't Work

“We only promote from within” sounds like a values-driven promise, but what happens when that promise puts the wrong person in a critical seat? John Broer and Karen Shulman dig into the uncomfortable reality: internal promotions can fail, sometimes spectacularly, when organizations rely on seniority, loyalty, or gut feel instead of clear evidence of job fit. * Head, Heart, and Briefcase [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/episodes/9220570] * The Individual Contributor Pathway [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/episodes/18838845] HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE [https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/LAz/TBCbuzz] to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers. Follow us on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thebossholechronicles?igsh=MWk2YWx0Y2EyNXJ0eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] and make sure to share with your network! Follow us on X HERE [https://twitter.com/realgoodventur1] and make sure to share with your network! Provide your feedback HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuANylsdTtQGVnINg6j452ktTP2KQ76I4E64ClqRRgI7qq1g/viewform], please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes. Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com [http://www.realgoodventures.com/].  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/fan_mail/new]

2 Jun 2026 - 30 min
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TBC Flashback - Dr. Tasha Eurich - Insight Into Self-Awareness

Introspection feels like the responsible thing to do, but what if it’s quietly making you less self-aware and more stressed? We sit down with organizational psychologist and author Dr. Tasha Eurich to unpack what the science actually says about self-awareness, why so many high-achieving leaders get stuck in rumination, and how a few small shifts can change the way you lead. * Click HERE [https://www.amazon.com/Insight-Self-Aware-Ourselves-Clearly-Succeed/dp/0451496817/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681665089&sr=8-1] to purchase Tasha's book Insight * Click HERE [https://www.insight-book.com/quiz] to take the 5-minute Insight Quiz * Click HERE [https://www.insight-book.com/] to visit the Insight book website * Click HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashaeurich/] to connect with Tasha on LinkedIn * Click HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdsOXZpyWE&ab_channel=TEDxTalks] to watch Tasha's groundbreaking TEDx Talk * Click HERE [https://www.amazon.com/Bankable-Leadership-Bottom-Line-Results-Deliver/dp/1626340196/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681665309&sr=8-1] to purchase Tasha's book Bankable Leadership HERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss... Click HERE [https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/LAz/TBCbuzz] to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers. Follow us on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thebossholechronicles?igsh=MWk2YWx0Y2EyNXJ0eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] and make sure to share with your network! Follow us on X HERE [https://twitter.com/realgoodventur1] and make sure to share with your network! Provide your feedback HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuANylsdTtQGVnINg6j452ktTP2KQ76I4E64ClqRRgI7qq1g/viewform], please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes. Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com [http://www.realgoodventures.com/].  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451638/fan_mail/new]

19 May 2026 - 39 min
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