Episodios

  • The Dunning Kruger Show | BBB – 69
    Nov 5 2025

    "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 an executive coach, we dive into real stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    31 m
  • The Gift of Being Bad At Something | BBB – 68
    Oct 22 2025

    “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 executive coach, we dive into real stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 m
  • Performative Politics | BBB – 67
    Oct 8 2025

    “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 NOT to be an a*****e at work. Hosted by an executive and an executive coach, we dive into real stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 m
  • Quiet Cracking | BBB – 66
    Sep 23 2025

    “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 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 stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    34 m
  • Annual Reviews | BBB – 65
    Sep 10 2025

    “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 executive and an executive coach, we dive into real stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 m
  • The Genius Outlier | BBB – 64
    Aug 27 2025

    “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 stories and practical insights on bad bosses, better leadership, and unpack how to recognize if you’re the problem.

    Together, we bring over 50 years of exec-level scars from Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, and Nikon — plus a creative edge from our work in advertising, marketing, and the arts.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    33 m
  • The Getting Away With Murder Show – 63 (audio)
    Aug 13 2025

    “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 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 you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one?

    Everything.

    With over a combined half century of time in the trenches at Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, Nikon ad badbosseum, we’re imminently well suited to do so.

    We're also both artists and work in advertising and marketing and focus on creative leaders and leading people who make cool s**t.”

    Bad Boss Brief is a viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    Bad Boss Brief is a listener-supported broadcast. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    36 m
  • The About Us Show – 62 (audio)
    Jul 30 2025

    “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 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 you about bad bosses, how they can be less so, and how to tell if you ARE one?

    Everything.

    With over a combined half century of time in the trenches at Intel, Apple, Adobe, Publicis, Nikon ad badbosseum, we’re imminently well suited to do so.

    We're also both artists and work in advertising and marketing and focus on creative leaders and leading people who make cool s**t.”

    Bad Boss Brief is a viewer-supported broadcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

    Bad Boss Brief is a listener-supported broadcast. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit badbossbrief.substack.com/subscribe
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    36 m