Is your boss a micromanager? It’s the most common complaint about bosses (that’s fit to print, anyway). But is it in the eye of the beholder? Could it be your fault you’re being micromanaged? Tune in to learn what micromanagement is and isn’t, to hear “Suzy’s” story of suffering, and to find your way out of the hell of being micromanaged. Download the full episode
No question about it: Steve Jobs changed our world. But was he a great boss? Depends on how you measure “great.” If by achievement, then certainly. If by how he treated people – from his own Apple team to teenage Chinese workers – well, that’s a much more complicated assessment. Jim and Steve discuss Jobs in light of the 5 Qualities of a Remarkable Boss. Download the full episode.
If your boss really wanted more work out of you, she’d make sure you’re happy at work. But how to get happy at work? Huffington Post contributor Grant Cardone weighs in, and we get some science behind happiness with the ever-hilarious Shawn Achor. And Jim and Steve break into song. Forget your troubles, come on get … productive. Download the full episode
The GSA Scandal – what do you think it means, and what should be done about it? Like it or not, if you’re tempted to toss out the baby with that bathwater, it reflects how you show up at work, and in life. And Jim and Steve say that people (especially the infamous pundit people) are making way, way too much of a small-time crime. Download the full episode
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it …” If we hear one more boss tell one more employee how special or wonderful they are, we will commence screaming until our microphones explode. And here’s the thing: praise doesn’t help people develop self-esteem. Why not? Listen. Find out. (And here’s the kicker: your best employees just might hate themselves …) Download the full episode
“Failure.” Is it a useful word? Can it actually benefit you to fail at work? Jim and Steve argue about the “f” word, and — along with their sidekick/producer Tina Nole — explore the skills you can learn from failing. Hear about a school that dedicates a week each year to teaching their kids how to succeed at failing. Download the full episode
Overworked? Overwhelmed? Most of us feel that way — so say the surveys. What to do about it? First, you have to learn how to say no – and say it in a way that doesn’t piss off your co-workers or get you fired. We’ve got tips. And so does our guest, Dr. Nanette Gartrell, author of My Answer Is No: If That’s Okay With You. Tune in … Download the full episode
It’s been good to see the emphasis on humane, people-centered leadership over the last 30 years, but have we overdone it? Are we creating group-therapy cohorts instead of hard-charging, results-oriented businesses? Would you rather work for Ned Flanders or General Patton? We’ll discuss what’s in the middle of these two extremes. Download the full episode
Yes, we’re really going to talk about religion — what are we, nuts? No, but some of your more religiously-oriented co-workers just might be. Religion can show up admirably in positive values at work – and it can show up in scary and uncomfortable ways, too. We swear on a stack of Bibles you’ll enjoy this podcast — or be outraged by it … Download the full episode
You’ll be surprised what percentage of the working public admits to having had sex at work! But truth in advertising, that’s mostly NOT what this show is about (although we’d love to hear your stories if you’ve done it!). Instead what we mostly discuss is the inevitability of intimate friendships and working relationships blossoming – or degenerating – into something much more … and what happens when they do … Download full episode