The Horrible Boss Effect

We are on hiatus for the holidays. I have several episodes stacked and ready to launch in January. Thank you to all of the guests who have joined me to share their stories in 2024; it has been amazing. I hope everyone has a nice holiday season!

🎙️ Have you ever had a “horrible boss” who left a lasting impact? If so, you’re not alone! The Horrible Boss Effect podcast dives deep into those challenging (and often frustrating) workplace experiences to uncover the hidden leadership lessons they bring. Each episode, we sit down with professionals who share their stories of navigating toxic environments and how they transformed those hardships into growth, resilience, and better leadership. 🔥 Whether you're a manager, an aspiring leader, or someone who’s dealt with difficult workplace dynamics, these episodes are full of relatable insights, laughs, and tools for turning adversity into strength. Join us to hear from experts and professionals alike on how the worst bosses can inspire us to become the best leaders. Ready to flip the script on “bad boss” stories? Listen now and start discovering your own Horrible Boss Effect. 💪 #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #CareerGrowth #HorribleBossEffect #Resilience #Leadership https://lnkd.in/ejP-hr9y

Episode 20: Boundaries are important! In this episode we’ll hear about Veronica’s horrible boss who did not respect boundaries. She offers some good advice with how she handled it and how she stayed true to her own values in the process. #BoundariesMatter #HorribleBossStories #LeadershipLessons #StayTrueToYou #WorkplaceWellbeing #RespectBoundaries #ValuesDriven #HealthyBoundaries #LeadershipGrowth #PodcastEpisode20 #WorkplaceAdvice #BoundariesInBusiness

Is Your Boss a Nightmare? 🎃💀 Do you have a boss who haunts your workdays like a ghost in the shadows? Maybe they’re more like a zombie, draining the life out of your team. Or worse—are they the ultimate horror… a micromanaging monster? 👻 This Halloween, let’s talk about the REAL workplace horrors—toxic bosses that make every day feel like a scary movie. The good news? You don’t have to live in that horror story forever. 💡 The Horrible Boss Effect and HBE Coaching are all about transforming these nightmares into leadership opportunities. Here’s how: 🧟♀️ Learn from the nightmare: Toxic bosses show us exactly what not to do. Use the experience to shape your own leadership style. 🔮 Break the curse: Step into your power by recognizing what kind of leader you want to be—one who leads with empathy, transparency, and accountability. 👻 Escape the haunted house: Don’t let a bad boss keep you stuck. Coaching can help you navigate the toxicity, set boundaries, and move forward in your career. 🎃 This Halloween, don’t let the ghouls and goblins in your workplace hold you back. Reach out for a free 15-minute discovery session to start transforming your leadership journey—no tricks, just treats. Ready to break free from the horrors of bad bosses? Drop a comment or DM me for more info! 👇 #LeadershipDevelopment #ToxicBosses #HalloweenLeadership #HorribleBossEffect #Coaching

Eddie’s horrible boss was the CEO who made it a point to make the environment psychologically unsafe for employees he didn't like. He gave Eddie an unattainable goal and, when he didn't hit it, he reduced Eddie’s salary by nearly 50%.  Trigger warning – In this episode we discuss narcissism. During his graduate studies, Eddie researched the effect of narcissistic leadership on followership, and now champions ethical leadership in everything that he does. #HorribleBossEffect #NarcissisticLeadership #ToxicWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #EthicalLeadership #WorkplaceNarcissism #LeadershipMatters #BadBossStories #WorkplaceTrauma #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipJourney #EmpoweringEmployees #SafeWorkEnvironments #MentalHealthAtWork #EthicalWorkplace #LeadershipLessons #BossFromHell #ToxicBoss #LeadershipDevelopment

The first step is admitting you are a micromanager. It’s ok,lay, we all have done it and sometimes it is necessary. There are other issues if you are having to continually and regularly micromanage people.

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This week, Mike Jacka is back for Part 2 of his episode about the old school manual for supervisors. This is part of a series where guests who are experienced leaders pick a page in the manual and we talk about what's on it. Check it out! #theHBE #theHorribleBossEffect #leadership #leadershipmanual #absenteeism #HowToHandleAbsenteeism #LeadershipDevelopment

Paul’s horrible boss was a helicopter – he came around occasionally when it suited him and it was usually to yell at people. Eventually, Paul realized what was most important to him and what he did NOT want to be involved with. If this was what "success" looked like in this industry, then he didn’t want to be part of it. Listen as he describes how this experience shaped him into his own successes. And he has some sage advice for others, too! #horribleboss #theHBE #toxicBoss #leadershipDevelopment https://lnkd.in/e274ARwC

Episode 16 is out! Kelly’s horrible boss consistently told her what she wasn't capable of, removed her from teams and meetings, demoted her, and told her she “peaked too early” in her career. Kelly decided she could make a bigger impact helping other bosses become amazing leaders and that is exactly what she does now. #theHBE #theHorribleBossEffect #leadershipDevelopment #toxicBoss #HorribleBoss