Like a REAL Boss
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLike a REAL Boss podcast is where we go beyond the title and unravel the complexities of being a boss. If you are the head honcho, top dog or queen bee…this is for you? Get insight from experienced leaders and passionate workers. Your #1 destination for tips, tricks, trends, tools, talking about the stuff so you can be a better boss podcast.
This is your wake-up call for all bosses, managers and anyone brave enough to enter BOSS-HOOD. Leaders welcome!!
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[Ep. 26] The "Shrinking" Successful Women
May 30, 2017 23:29 - 10 minutes - 24 MBAre you shrinking from success to be well liked? Are you creating your own glass ceiling, withholding, denying yourself opportunities to excel because you don't want to appear too smart, too creative or too successful? Are you seeking likability instead of respectability? Tiana Sanchez is a "leadership connoisseur" with over a decade of experience that works with mature businesses in order to develop the people they lead so they can add tremendous value to the people they serve. Tiana is...
[Ep. 24] How One Professor is Making a Mark Inside and Outside of Academia…And How He's Doing It!
May 17, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 44.8 MBLeaders make their mark through a long-term investment in their career. They solicit the advice of others and diversify their approach. Strengthening relationships, generating allies and ties to the community allow a leader to lead inside and outside of their industry. In this special episode in celebration of Educator Appreciation Month, listen how Larry Burns is making his mark inside and outside of academia and how he's doing it! Larry is an Adjunct Professor, active Community Leader ...
[Ep. 23] The Untapped Gold Mine of Millennials That Virtually No One Knows About
May 03, 2017 10:00 - 35 minutes - 41.7 MBMillennials can be GOLD to your bottom line if you know how they think and what they want. Tana Session is an HR Consultant and Author that has been advocating for Millennials for years. Tana spent years in recruitment unravelling the mystique of the Millennial, which is really not that mysterious when you start to understand their basic needs. In this episode, Tana matter-of-factly discloses what employers do wrong, not for lack of trying but for a lack of CARING. She talks openly about...
[Ep 22] Legacy, Leadership, Life: The Business of YOU!
April 19, 2017 10:00 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBRandi Levin is founder & CEO, Randi Levin Coaching. As a certified transitional life strategist, author, inspirational speaker, and reinvention expert, she coaches from the heart incorporating a “what’s next mindset” to support women in pivoting and refreshing their lives. In this episode, Randi passionately tells us why is the topic of legacy, leadership so important, how men and women who have led successful careers in leadership pursue their next chapter in life and how to find ...
[Ep. 21] Secrets to Retaining Your Best People
April 05, 2017 13:00 - 34 minutes - 127 MB application/octet-streamHave you ever applied for a job, went in for the interview, got the job offer and when you showed up to work the first day, the vibe was different than what you remember? That's how it feels when companies create a false sense of culture. Saying one thing about who they are but behind closed doors, there's a lot more going on. This is just one example of why companies fail to retain and engage TOP talent. Associate Professor at Walsh University and Author Philip Kim dishes on this t...
[Ep. 20] Revolutionize Your Bosses With These No-Brainers
March 22, 2017 13:00 - 38 minutes - 140 MB application/octet-streamHow do you get from knowing to doing? We've all heard of feedback but what about "Feed-forward?" It's learning from the past and asking, "What can I do better?" Brian Barry, President of Corporate Solutions for Dale Carnegie Corporate with over 30 years of experience in executive coaching, strategic board management and performance improvement is divulging the three must-do's and no-brainers that MOST managers aren't doing or aren't doing RIGHT! In this episode, you will find out why y...
[Ep 19] Got Problems? Change the Way You Think
March 08, 2017 14:00 - 34 minutes - 128 MB application/octet-streamGot problems? Maybe you should change the way you think! Hans Norden is an expert at restoring Business Integrity through solving systemic problems with Authentic Solutions™. He says, "WHEN ROUTINE NO LONGER WORKS ... ITS TIME TO CHANGE! Hans enhances decision-makers’ power to change or adjust, in order to cope with new and unforeseen circumstances so they can STOP doing the wrong things over-and-over again.
[Ep. 18} The 4 R's to a SWEET Organization
February 22, 2017 14:00 - 39 minutes - 144 MB application/octet-streamTrick or Treat? No, I'm not confused on what month it is. But you'll thank me for this sweet treat you're going to receive! Frank Kitchen "The Life and Leadership Connoisseur." Frank educates, elevates and empowers people to "Live FRESH" by being difference makers and life changers who create positive and productive cultures through effective Leadership, Teamwork and Communication. Frank has worked with major corporations, colleges and universities, schools, professional associations, c...
[Ep. 17] How to Build Your Leadership Brand as a Millennial Boss
February 08, 2017 14:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBWould you work for you? I bet you there was a long pause with a look of sincere confusion as you pondered the question, “Would you work for you?” Paul Falcone is an HR Executive with over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment, financial, biotech, and non-profit sectors. Paul is a serial author with 10 published books under his belt. He authored 75 Ways for Managers to Hire, Develop, and Keep Great Employees. How to Build Your Leadership Brand as a Millennial answering the question...
[Ep. 16] How Mental Toughness Will Make You a More Resilient Boss
January 17, 2017 12:00 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Gabriel E. Warren, Business Instructor and Author of Push for the Journey and No Regrets, tells us how to become a more resilient boss. He answers the questions: Why are so many managers are missing the mark of becoming effective leaders? Why is resiliency and having a mental toughness" imperative for new and even seasoned managers? What can managers do to remain mentally tough when the work environment is chaotic, high-pressure, and extremely demanding? What are...
[Ep. 15] Part 4 Why Women in Leadership Matter
December 27, 2016 05:00 - 41 minutes - 48 MBAs a leader, you may not feel like getting out of bed and heading to another board meeting. You may dread the endless number of reports and data that you have to review before your third meeting of the day. The thought of getting on yet another airplane with unexpected traveling delays, sleepless nights, all to do it again the next day, can make anyone rethink their why. But, if you are the CEO of a non-profit organization whose mission rely's on your leadership to save lives, then you do a...
[Ep. 14] What to Do When Your Boss is Racist
December 01, 2016 11:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBYes, your read correctly. My goal is to provoke a response, stir your insides, and create an awareness. So, WAKE UP! Why is racism so persistent? What are signs or behaviors that you boss is racially biased? Prejudice? How does this negatively impact the workplace? What's the difference between curiosity and pre-judgement? We cover this and more in this uninhibited conversation. In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Natalie Parks who is a board certified behavior analyst and licensed ...
[Ep. 13] Part 3: Why Women in Leadership Matters
November 15, 2016 17:00 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBWhy do women in leadership matter? We are continuing the conversation with the CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC. To give her perspective and experiences, I recently chatted with, Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Best Selling Author of Sexy Boss. In this candid talk, Heather openly shares her BIGGEST mistake as a boss and talks about what she thinks is a barrier for women leaders coming up behind her. Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Ch...
[Ep. 12] Why Women in Leadership Matters Part 2
October 12, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBWomen make up almost half the US workforce, yet they are promoted to leadership positions at a rate far lower than are their male colleagues. What accounts for this leadership gap? How can organizations foster and develop women leaders? Studies show that having women in leadership positions brings many benefits to an organization, including greater accountability and a culture of work-life balance. Yet it can be difficult to determine the barriers to women’s advancement, and even more diffic...
[Ep. 11] Why Women in Leadership Matters: Part 1
October 05, 2016 16:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBFive years ago, I remember walking into a business meeting, well-dressed and prepared. I arrived early to mingle and get acquainted with other attendees. The room was a standard size conference room with a long oval shaped table and comfy desk chairs all around. Upon entering the room, I immediately noticed a sea of conservative white males around the table and thought to myself, “Should I even be here?” This was my first and last meeting. As a woman, especially a black woman, it felt like...
How to Build a Team from Scratch
August 24, 2016 16:00 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBIn this episode, we talk with Torrian Scott, a vibrant leader who has a well-established history in ministry, business, corporate and nonprofit management, personal and professional development. Torrian is a mentor and coach and has helped countless individuals and organizations break through the barriers to their success. Torrian shares the 6 'C's of qualities you must look for when developing your team from scratch. Experience, competence, and a desire to do the work is essential but ...
[Ep. 9] How to Earn Trust As the New Boss on the Block
August 17, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBWhat do you do when you are the new boss on the block? Do you start making changes? Do you do nothing and hope it all turn out alright? Do you stop and think, "How do I earn their trust." Trust is the foundation that cements an employee-manager relationship. It is the building block that precedes effective communication, accountability, and execution. And without it, you won't get very far as a leader. In this episode, we talk with Mitchell Liday, a National Director of Deve...
[Ep. 8] 10 Signs You're a Great Boss
August 10, 2016 16:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBEver wonder if you're a great boss? Well, if you have to wonder then you're probably missing the mark. But, I guarantee you're not alone. Modern-day bosses lack the know-how, experience, and training to be a boss let alone a GREAT boss. A Gallup poll stated that every year disengaged employees cost the US economy 370 billion dollars. And the primary driver of that loss productivity is poor management. A lack of training is reflected in another report which found that less than 1/3 of all ...
[Ep. 7] How to Be a Boss Without Being Bossy
August 03, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBWhat does it mean to be a boss without being bossy? Well, you may have your own definition but experience tells me that many bosses have no idea of the answer. And, that in itself is a travesty. If you are among the "many" don't feel bad. I'm not judging just stating a fact. It took me years to learn how to "manage" without an iron fist. But, I did turn that iron fist into wide open arms. It's a delicate balance, especially for first-time managers. Even the skilled and seasoned bosses have...
[Ep. 6] How to Coach Your Boss and Keep Your Job
July 27, 2016 16:00 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBCan you coach your boss and keep your job? Angelica Pena says YES! As part of our millennial series, we are talking to the best and brightest emerging leaders of the millennial generation. Angelica Pena serves as a California Deputy Director for Civic Engagement for a non-profit organization in Los Angeles. She received a BA in Political Science from UCLA and a Masters in Public Affairs from the University of San Francisco. When is it appropriate to coach your boss? Is there a differ...
[Ep. 5] Helping Bosses Crack the Millennial Code
July 20, 2016 16:00 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBDid you know the millennial generation is the only generation that has been attached with a negative label? The myths and misconceptions that overshadow and overwhelm this generation is creating chaos in and around the workplace. We are giving voices to this group in our millennial series with sharp, poised young adults that wear the millennial name proudly. Cindia Velasco, our guest, serves as a Deputy Director for Constituency Services at the National Association of Elected and Appointed...
[Ep. 4] Why Millennials Don't Want a Boss
July 20, 2016 13:26 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBMillennials will represent 40% of the workforce by 2020. If you want to have a thriving work environment, you need to get the trust of these young, ambitious, resourceful adults that are on your team. Managers are authority figures and how do young people see authority figures? Bossy? Judgemental? Quick to point out mistakes? Slow to praise? There is a new breed of workers and they are not keeping quiet. They want their voice to be heard loud and clear! This podcast is part of a 3-part Mille...
[Ep. 3] What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Boss
July 15, 2016 16:00 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBAs part of our millennial series, we spoke to millennial Joshua Holland, a recent cum laude grad from SAGU with a degree in Business Administration working as a medical device sales rep with Inogen in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. What do you expect from a new boss or boss in general? In this workforce of enormous diversity, Joshua tells all about what he expects from a boss, what questions are important to ask up front and why training and feedback are KEY!! More about the host... Tiana...
[Ep. 2] Bad Boss Behavior
June 27, 2016 15:52 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBPeople, rather employees, tolerate bad boss behavior but because they don't speak about it or speak up that doesn't mean they don't think about it. Poor management habits such as offending an employee, speaking down to them, not listening or worse, lying are what can cause an employee to underperform, disengage and quit. In this episode, you will hear some of the top "Bad boss behaviors" that may be circling around in your department. More about the host... Tiana Sanchez is in ...
[Ep. 1] Like a REAL Boss
June 27, 2016 15:36 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBWhat makes a horrible boss, manager or leader? Before you sound off, consider your own experiences. Can you recall the BEST boss you ever had? What made them the BEST? Now, think back to the WORST boss you ever had. What did or didn't they do to get the title of "horrible boss." In this episode, we put out a poll and share the responses with you. Listen to different perspectives from professors, HR professionals, and experts that study behavior. As you listen, think about where you might fit...