Kimbretta w/The Kicker & Chase
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Kimbretta is an author (of 'Bosses who Kill') and a certified life (business) coach who loves people and leadership. In her words, "Leadership is my Thang!" The goal of this podcast show is to help us all see ourselves more intuitively and encourage us to do our own work. Doing the work means becoming a better Leader-first in our own lives and then in the lives of those who live with, work with, and especially those who report to us at work. As Leaders we have a responsibility to own our CRAP. Be proactive about our own mental and physical health; so that the people that report to us at work or live with us at home don't have to endure the affects of our trauma, lack of training, etc. It's time stop abusing employees, knowingly or unknowingly. Here's the Kicker - Doing that requires you to take a look at you. The Chase - You can get better and I would love to help with that. Leadership-It starts with you.This show is not only for Bosses (Leaders) but for anyone aspiring lead more effectively in their lives, careers or relationships. We hope our listeners are inspired to Grow.. in every way.
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Toxic Boss: Targeting & Retaliation
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIt's currently happening to me, I'm sharing with you my Fanomies FIRST!
Toxic Boss: Targeting & Retaliation
June 15, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIt's currently happening to me, I'm sharing with you my Fanomies FIRST!
Wisdom vs. Knowledge
May 04, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBKnowledge is gathered from learning and education, while most say that wisdom is gathered from day-to-day experiences and is a state of being wise. Knowledge is merely having clarity of facts and truths, while wisdom is the practical ability to make consistently good decisions in life. Wisdom can improve your life in all aspects: physical, emotional, mental, and financial. Learning from your experiences and the experiences of others and sharing that wisdom are vital to your survival and the...
The Lazy (Lassiez Faire) Boss
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBYou usually don't hear from this serial killer boss until something is wrong. Not only do lazy leaders negatively affect their subordinates, but their actions (or lack thereof) also run through the entire organization right down to the bottom line. Laziness is a choice. You can do nothing, or you can do something--the choice is yours. Own your power to choose, act on it, and do something today that you can be proud of tomorrow.
The Clueless Boss
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis serial killer boss will throw his or her subordinates under the bus at any moment. They lack loyalty, compassion, and connectivity. They are reactive not proactive, and they are also habitual liars.
The Clueless Boss
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis serial killer boss will throw his or her subordinates under the bus at any moment. They lack loyalty, compassion, and connectivity. They are reactive not proactive, and they are also habitual liars.
The Passive Aggressive Boss
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe passive-aggressive boss makes life in the workplace very difficult for their employees, by making it challenging and stressful to the point of exhaustion. Ever worked for someone who sent constant mixed signals? Ever left a meeting feeling like you were just run over by a train? You may have a passive aggressive boss.
The Micro-Manager
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe micromanager is probably the most infamous of all the bad bosses. They reality is they suffocate people and they know it and they tend to believe it is a necessary evil. The most frequent motivations for micromanagement are emotional insecurity, doubts regarding employee competence, or addiction to specific orders. Severe forms of micromanagement can stifle opportunities for the learning and development of interpersonal skills, completely eliminate trust, and even provoke anti-social ...
The Micro-Manager
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe micromanager is probably the most infamous of all the bad bosses. They reality is they suffocate people and they know it and they tend to believe it is a necessary evil. The most frequent motivations for micromanagement are emotional insecurity, doubts regarding employee competence, or addiction to specific orders. Severe forms of micromanagement can stifle opportunities for the learning and development of interpersonal skills, completely eliminate trust, and even provoke anti-social ...
The Outlaw Boss
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBNew bosses must focus on building a team, not creating good individual relationships. It is very common for new managers to want to work toward getting their reports to like them. When new managers focus solely on the friendly connection, they neglect a fundamental aspect of effectual leadership, wherein a leader will employ the collective power of the group to improve individual performance and dedication. 1. Think you know everything. “As much as it may stroke your ego, to believe you kn...
The Outlaw Boss (New Guy/Gal)
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBNew bosses must focus on building a team, not creating good individual relationships. It is very common for new managers to want to work toward getting their reports to like them. When new managers focus solely on the friendly connection, they neglect a fundamental aspect of effectual leadership, wherein a leader will employ the collective power of the group to improve individual performance and dedication. 1. Think you know everything. “As much as it may stroke your ego, to believe you kn...
The Bully Boss
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBBullies are voracious opportunists. They usually select their targets for various reasons. It may be because you’re good at your job, popular with your colleagues, clients, customers; any of the aforementioned could make you a target for a Bully. In the end, a Bully fears the exposure of his or her own inadequacy or incompetence, and your presence, competence, and popularity unwittingly agitates those fears.
The Bully Boss
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBBullies are voracious opportunists. They usually select their targets for various reasons. It may be because you’re good at your job, popular with your colleagues, clients, customers; any of the aforementioned could make you a target for a Bully. In the end, a Bully fears the exposure of his or her own inadequacy or incompetence, and your presence, competence, and popularity unwittingly agitates those fears.
Co-Parenting from the Dad's Experience
November 09, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBOur guest’s tonight are all men that I know personally. No matter how often we see each other or speak, I have known each of these men to be talking about their kids, beaming with pride about their babies. I think it’s high time we speak about Co-Parenting from a Dad’s perspective and experience. If you don’t think this is about leadership, you couldn’t be more wrong. There is no leadership role more important than that of a father. Both parents play an intricate, vital role in the l...
Defining Myself, for Myself
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB"If I didn't define myself for myself I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." -Audre Lorde In this episode our host Kimbretta takes some time to share with us from her personal journal entries about how she took time to learn, explore, and elevate how she shows up in her romantic relationships. As she always says, leadership starts with yourself; and she isn't exempt from that. After repeat heartbreaks and numerous situation-ships that never became anyth...
The Black that Cracked - Black Businesses
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB3 Common Cracks in the Black Business Model: 1. Absence of Proper Planning, Preparation 2. Having the right team around you (accountant, attorney, inspectors, SME) 3. Lacking Business Savvy (Integrity, Ethics, Professionalism-who we hire), Customer Care-Service) 4. Inclusivity is not Selling Out. This is a notion/mindset that must be transformed. Being afraid to create a product/business that solves for a universal need can be a barrier. Bonus: A large majority of black p...
Interview with Timothy Stewart | Addict Rehab Coach
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this episode, Tim and I have a candid conversation about him overcoming drug addiction and how he now helps others. Tim tells us how he finally took back his life becoming the leader he always knew he could be. Tim is now an author and rehabilitation coach for others struggling with drug addiction. Take a Listen!
Keeping it 100
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThere are an awful lot of people running around believing and claiming to be someone who “keeps it real” but in most cases they are doing anything but “keeping it 100.” In honor of keeping it 100 tonight, let us all recognize that getting to the truth is journey, not an easy one either. It takes time, and it starts with being honest with SELF-FIRST. Generally, people are much more comfortable telling someone else about themselves or their life or behaviors; but cannot manage to do the sam...
Keeping it 100 w/ my Mom
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThere are an awful lot of people running around believing and claiming to be someone who “keeps it real” but in most cases they are doing anything but “keeping it 100.” In honor of keeping it 100 tonight, let us all recognize that getting to the truth is journey, not an easy one either. It takes time, and it starts with being honest with SELF-FIRST. Generally, people are much more comfortable telling someone else about themselves or their life or behaviors; but cannot manage to do the sam...
Identity Crisis ~ Are you in One?
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBYour present awareness of who you are can and will shift, for good or bad, as you change, grow up and experience things in life. Going through an “Identity Crisis” doesn’t make you a bad person, it means you’re human. However, you become a leader in your own life when you can see those identity shifts in yourself, and take action that re-align your identity, and self-awareness with the greatness that you are. You are not what you have been through. In this episode I reveal 7 signs that...
Hurt People, Hurt People.
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe saying stands true. If you are hurting in any way, on any level, you can guarantee you are hurting others whether you recognize it or not. Healing is so important. It's not a cliche or fad, it is a necessary work that is a journey not a destination. On today's episode I sit down with my Sister (Hey Sissy!) and we talk about hurt, the pain she is has endured and the pain she has dealt. Me and Sissy can talk about anything, and this time we let you guys listen in-Ha!
Leading Me_Part 3 The Finale
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWho am I? Where did I come from? Why is leadership my thang? What is driving my passion to help heal the world by destroying bad boss behavior, one boss at a time? How did I get here, finally starting my own business and now sharing with you? Take a listen to this podcast, the final of this 3 part series that answers all of those questions and more.
Leading Me_Part 2
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBWho am I? Where did I come from? Why is leadership my thang? What is driving my passion to help heal the world by destroying bad boss behavior, one boss at a time? How did I get here, finally starting my own business and now sharing with you? Take a listen to this podcast, the 2nd of this 3 part series that answers all of those questions and more.
Leading Me_Part 1
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBWho am I? Where did I come from? Why is leadership my thang? What is driving my passion to help heal the world by destroying bad boss behavior, one boss at a time? How did I get here, finally starting my own business and now sharing with you? Take a listen to this podcast, the first of a 3 part series that answers all of those questions and more.
Why You Mad Though? Stop being Defensive.
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBEver wonder why people get so defensive (or mad) when you talk to them about something they did that offended you? We can’t control others’ reactions or actions. All we can do is “control” us and try to tailor our delivery in the best possible way. Gaining insight around this widespread issue will help us all better tailor our reactions to this type of behavior. I know for me, this is a huge pet peeve, issue, annoyance, etc. Being defensive when confronted, playing the blame game, or the ...
Why You Mad Though? You Wronged Me.
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBEver wonder why people get so defensive (or mad) when you talk to them about something they did that offended you? We can’t control others’ reactions or actions. All we can do is “control” us and try to tailor our delivery in the best possible way. Gaining insight around this widespread issue will help us all better tailor our reactions to this type of behavior. I know for me, this is a huge pet peeve, issue, annoyance, etc. Being defensive when confronted, playing the blame game, or the ...
George Floyd, Bosses (Police) Who Kill
August 27, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBI self-published my first book a few years ago entitled, 'Bosses Who Kill'. I initially planned for my second episode to speak on excerpts from my book. However, George Floyd was murdered just two days before my recording session; and I just couldn't not talk about it. I am a firm believer that the new age serial killers show up as leaders in every workforce you can imagine, teachers, police, doctors, nurses, athletes, sport franchises, etc, etc. People, who have been given authority ove...
Good People. Are you a good person?
August 27, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThere are so many humans who swear they are good people. But, are they really? Do you know what being a good person is really about? Think about a few good people you know, tell why are they good people in your opinion? Do you believe you are a good person? Why? Why not? Well, in this episode we talk about and answer all of the above. Tune in to find out what it really takes to show up in your life each day as "Good People". Like, Comment and Share. Follow the Host on IG and Twitte...
Good People
August 27, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThere are so many humans who swear they are good people. But, are they really? Do you know what being a good person is really about? Think about a few good people you know, tell why are they good people in your opinion? Do you believe you are a good person? Why? Why not? Well, in this episode we talk about and answer all of the above. Tune in to find out what it really takes to show up in your life each day as "Good People". Like, Comment and Share. Follow the Host on IG and Twitte...