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The Bad Boss Brief Podcast
by A strategic guide on how NOT to be an asshole at work. An executive and an executive coach break down bad bosses, toxic workplace behavior, leadership failures, impossible coworkers, and what to do when work starts feeling impossible.
A strategic guide on how NOT to be an asshole at work. An executive and an executive coach break down bad bosses, toxic workplace behavior, leadership failures, impossible coworkers, and what to do when work starts feeling impossible. badbossbrief.substack.com
Episodes
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On Hiatus - For Now
On Hiatus - For Now A brief update on Eugene and the show.Eugene had a stroke, so the Bad Boss Brief will be on hiatus for a bit. Listen or watch for a brief update. He’s going to be okay, as the photo shows! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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EP 85: The Fear And Work Show
What are you afraid of? How does fear show up at work? Today we talk about shame, stage fright (hint, Eugene has none, Stephanie has lots) and the various ways fear shows up and damaged teams – and families. Watch, listen, share with your friends! Please send your show ideas, comments or thoughts...
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EP 84 The Man/Woman Show
Eugene and Stephanie compare notes on bodies, violence, plastic surgery, trauma dumping and more. Watch, listen, share with your friends! Please send your show ideas, comments or thoughts to us: [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers…
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EP 83 Judgement Day
In this episode of The Bad Boss Brief, we discuss: - how judgement can help you set good boundaries - can judgement and forgiveness co-exist - why you want your bosses and partners to have good judgement and more And, no, we’re not choosing topics based on Eugene’s tattoos but if the shoe fits......
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EP 82 Do You Want to Know
In this episode, we talk about what and if you really want to know. Do you want to know if your partner has cheated? Do you care how many people they had sex with before you? Or it is better to just not know? Please note that we do talk, briefly, about Gisele Pelicot’s new memoir discussing her...
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EP 81 You Asked For It
We answer your questions on surviving a lay off, using your words and freelance vs full time foolishness. You, our favorite listeners, sent in some great questions and we get to some of them in this episode. How does a man who was laid off from his public health job after budget cuts do better in...
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Ep 80 Art, Artists, and AI
Eugene and Stephanie talk about why they don’t use AI in their creative work, how AI has changed the notion of ownership, but not the fact that people who claim other artist’s work as their own should be roundly shamed and wonder if someone in the future is going to be surprised that writers like...
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The Best Laid Plans Show | BBB – 79
You make a plan. It’s a great plan. And then it all goes to s**t. It might be fate, terrible bosses, or a war. - How do you navigate plans falling asunder? - How important is perseverance? - The value of staying flexible to stay employed. - Can you reframe your metrics for success to make sure…
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The Analogy Show | BBB – 78
Life isn’t like a box of chocolates, but in today’s show we talk about analogies - how good ones can help teams learn, and bad ones can fan the flames of conflict. Listen or watch now, and please share this still free substack with your friends! If you've got an idea for a show topic, message us...
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We Are Not Algorithms | BBB – 77
When we were growing up, we would never have believed that people would sign up to be tracked every minute of their lives. Yet here we are. Today we talk AI, surveillance, the dystopia we signed up for and why people make decisions that work against their well-being and throw away happiness with...
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The Accountability Show | BBB – 76
We talk about what you can do if you’re a worker with less power and what you can - and should - do as a leader or executive to build a culture of accountability. How to handle illegal and unethical behavior as well as the irritating but not forbidden shirking of duties. And the guy who went…
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The Not Normal Show | BBB – 75
When the world is burning and everything is very much not normal, how can you show up for work and keep your sanity, dignity and job? Eugene's on tour, calling in from a coffee shop, and we're talking about how to navigate working when your life - or the world - is on fire. We talk about: – The...
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The Danger Zone – Is Your Job At Risk? | BBB – 74
How do you know if you’re in trouble at work and about to be laid off? Eugene and Stephanie talk about: – How do you know if you’re in danger of being laid off? We answer a listener's question and talk – PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) and how to tell a good faith one from a bad faith one –...
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The Cut and Run Show | BBB – 73
If you are starting the new year trying to decide whether to stay or go in a job, relationship or anything else you want to listen to this episode. Eugene and Stephanie talk about: - The Potential Trap, where you stay because there’s “so much potential” - Giving yourself permission to leave by...
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The Not Rich Show | BBB – 72
What if one friend can afford to retire early and the other can’t? What if that friend is Eugene and Stephanie finally confesses her envy? Listen as Eugene and Stephanie discuss: - What to do if your friends or co-workers have more money than you do - How being broke in your youth can impact you...
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Stupid Tricks: Gender Conflict | BBB – 71
Stupid Men tricks? Stupid Women Tricks? Stupid Relationship Tricks? Eugene and Stephanie argue gender dynamics. Mostly we agree, but in the latest Bad Boss Brief (EP 71 Stupid Tricks: Gender Conflict) we talk about the ways in which the gender divide can cause problems at work and at home. Choose...
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The Uncertainty Show | BBB – 70
“Job hugging” is on the rise as people cling to jobs during a time of economic and political uncertainty. How can you stay sane and employed when you’re terrified you’re going to lose your job? Watch the latest Bad Boss Brief for help. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT…
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The Dunning Kruger Show | BBB – 69
"When people who are bad at something think they’re great and vice versa. Superpowers and how to find yours, managing with superpowers.” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an executive and…
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The Gift of Being Bad At Something | BBB – 68
“When we try anything new – a new sport or skill or language – we are bad before we get good. But that very badness can be a gift.” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an executive and an...
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Performative Politics | BBB – 67
“In an age where politics are hard to avoid at work, we talk about people making it a performance. Plus, how to protect your social media posts from your boss and the death threats Eugene got.” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how…
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Quiet Cracking | BBB – 66
“When your mental health is suffering so acutely that you can’t work, the last thing you need is a catchphrase like the currently trendy “quiet cracking”. You need to understand that no one in corporate America is coming to save you. But we’ve got some ideas that might help.” Listen for more on…
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Annual Reviews | BBB – 65
“A reader asks about annual reviews. Spoiler alert – we hate them. We talk why, what to do better, and how not to be a Bad Boss with annual reviews.” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an...
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The Genius Outlier | BBB – 64
“How do you work with a star performer who's brilliant but hard to fit in? Or maybe that's you?” Listen for more on the latest Bad Boss Brief. Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief — your no-BS guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an executive and an executive coach, we dive into real...
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The Getting Away With Murder Show – 63 (audio)
“Is any employee so special they can get away with almost anything? The Getting Away with Murder Show answers a reader’s question about spoiled salespeople and Eugene and Stephanie talk rock stars, cowering bosses, and more.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an...
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The About Us Show – 62 (audio)
“For our 62nd Episode we talk about us, since we’re both 62, being born in 1962. We talk regrets, friendship, the biggest influences in our lives and when we first met. Forty some years ago.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells...
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The Blacklist Show – 61 (audio)
“What do you do if you’ve been blacklisted? Is it ever ok to tell people NOT to hire someone you know is bad? Listen for more stories of being blacklisted, whitelisted, and what Eugene did that would be very disappointing to his MAGA friends.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on...
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The Burn Out Show – 60 (audio)
“Eugene’s on tour, joining from a hotel lobby after driving all night, so we talk burn out – how to spot it, what to do about it and how to understand it’s probably not your fault.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about...
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The Bully Lie – 59 (audio)
“When bullying isn’t just about dominance, it’s about what Masha Gessen calls the “bully lie or the power lie” which “demands that you choose between your experience and the bully’s demands.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells...
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The Leaving Show | Bad Boss Brief - 58 (audio)
“Leaving a job, a country or a relationship - in this episode we talk about how to go gracefully and leave well. We talk farewell parties, Irish exits, Eugene move to Spain and more on the latest Bad Boss Brief.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at…
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True or False? | Bad Boss Brief - 57 (audio)
"Is that work advice actually true? Eugene and Stephanie respond to listeners questions about good and bad advice and, not surprisingly, often disagree." “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be...
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The Setback Show | Bad Boss Brief - 56 (audio)
Eugene’s laid up after surgery, so we talk setbacks – from getting fired to getting hurt – how to deal and move on... “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE...
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Weaponized Incompetence | Bad Boss Brief - 55 (audio)
“Learned helplessness, weaponized incompetence, and gendered dynamics at work.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one? What can an executive and an...
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Karma is a B***h | Bad Boss Brief - 54 (audio)
“When the wicked win – work karma, Carlos Watson skates on fraud and why Eugene is the instrument of karma.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one?…
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The Discounter | Bad Boss Brief - 53 (audio)
“How to handle the person who consistently discounts, dismisses or gaslights you.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one? What can an executive and an...
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What About Morality? | Bad Boss Brief - 52 (audio)
“Picking a side, drawing the line, how to navigate moral choices at work.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one? What can an executive and an…
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Don’t Talk About This at Work... | Bad Boss Brief - 51 (audio)
“Politics. Religion. Bodies. Don’t talk about this at work...” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one? What can an executive and an executive coach tell...
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Don’t Argue With Reality | Bad Boss Brief - 50 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Bad Boss Survival Guide | Bad Boss Brief - 49 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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How To Do What You Hate | Bad Boss Brief – Ep 48 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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2024 Wrap Up: The Good, The Bad and The Terrifying | Bad Boss Brief - 47 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Losing Show | Bad Boss Brief - 46 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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When is rudeness sexist? AITA? – 35 (audio)
“How snarky is too snarky?” Hey Bad Boss Brief subscribers. Here’s our latest all new segment Eugene and Stephanie are doing called, “sub rosa”… “If you’ve ever followed one of us off a stage to ask the REAL questions, this is for you. The things you ask when the bright lights are off, just us…
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What to do when your boss thinks you want his job? The Whistleblower Show. | Bad Boss Brief - 45 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Profligate Boss | Bad Boss Brief - 44 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Boss Your Therapist Knows All About | Bad Boss Brief - 43 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Draconian Boss vs The Consensus Boss | Bad Boss Brief - 42 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Love Bomb Boss | Bad Boss Brief - 41 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Burn it to the Ground Boss | Bad Boss Brief - 40 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Interim Boss | Bad Boss Brief – 39 (audio)
“What do you do with a temporary boss with lots of questions? A reader asks how to deal with in interim non-profit Exec Director.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to…
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The Break Up Show | Bad Boss Brief – 38 (audio)
“When leaving a job means ending a long-term partnership. The story behind the end of Oxbow.” “Welcome to the Bad Boss Brief, a strategic guide on how NOT to be an a*****e at work. This podcast tells you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one? What can an...
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A strategic guide on how NOT to be an asshole at work. An executive and an executive coach break down bad bosses, toxic workplace behavior, leadership failures, impossible coworkers, and what to do when work starts feeling impossible.
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A strategic guide on how NOT to be an asshole at work. An executive and an executive coach break down bad bosses, toxic workplace behavior, leadership failures, impossible coworkers, and what to do when work starts feeling impossible. badbossbrief.substack.com
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