Best Boss Ever

The 6 C’s of inclusive leadership

In Episode 51 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Patsy Doerr, Diversity, Inclusion, Talent and ESG leader.  Patsy shares stories about two leaders that shaped her leadership style who were inclusive, supportive and were respectful to everyone in their organization.  They discuss learning agility, what motivates employees and how they want to be developed, leaders who have courage, empathy and humility as well as the 6 C's of inclusive leadership.

What do you need from us?

In Episode 50 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephen Tomicki, Senior Project Manager at AWT Environmental Services.  Stephen shares his experiences working with his current best boss, Robert Gaupp, who has supported and showed Stephen compassion and understanding as he fought cancer again in 2022.   They discuss companies and bosses who show up for their employees regularly and especially when a life catastrophe happens, creating a positive team environment, and the importance of figuring out what is being perceived versus what you think.

Willing to be a buffer

In Episode 49 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Maureen Cawley, Chief People Officer at Saatva.  Maureen speaks about how lucky she was that the first boss in her career was a best boss who was a tremendous developer of people, had ultimate patience, and was willing to be a buffer for his team.  Maureen shares an important nugget she learned about what it means to be strategic and they discuss letting your work serve you, the high cost of turnover, the impact of an alumni network to an employer brand and great leaders who have people follow them.

Give to the universe and it gives back

In Episode 48 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Joshua Ehrlich, a fellow Leadership Coach with a psychology background.  Joshua speaks about three bosses who impacted him profoundly, one who showed his loving support and presence, another who helped his confidence and professional identity blossom and a third who taught him to listen in a different way.  They discuss the philosophy of giving, being mindful of ego, how culture is built on human connection not executive function and the concept of how leaders make people think, act and feel.

This is extreme integrity

In Episode 47 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews James Vasquez, Entrepreneur and Owner of Learn How to Start a Business.  James speaks about two key bosses that helped formulate his way of thinking as a leader.  He shares stories about a leader who was an effective written communicator and at stressful times ineffective, as well as a leader who showed fairness and extreme integrity.  They discuss looking at the process and taking the energy off blaming the people, as well as the power of gratitude and empathy and how this sets a positive mindset and culture of a business.

Best Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 - Part 2

Episode 46: Part two of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine's guests continue to share their stories and qualities of great leaders.  This recap highlights how best bosses impart knowledge, show curiosity, embrace the power of connection, inspire and motivate their teams, create a safe psychological environment and are democratic and purpose driven leaders who positively impact engagement, culture and retention.

Best Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 - Part 1

Episode 45: Part one of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine continues interviewing guests in various industries to hear what character traits best bosses embody.  This recap highlights stories of bosses who were empowering, truly listened, built confidence, encouraged individuality, galvanized their teams to do their best and how great leaders attract good people and leave a leadership legacy.

The gift of feedback

In Episode 44 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, VP Mobile Advice Team at Scotiabank again and asks what she's doing to be a best boss and what are some of the challenges?  Tonya discusses how she emulates her best bosses by building a foundation of trust in her employees and giving the gift of feedback that comes from a genuine place of wanting to help a person grow.  They share stories about communicating with different generations, the impact of delivering and receiving real-time feedback and how not getting feedback is like not being told you have broccoli between your teeth.

Making sales management look easy

In Episode 43 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel.  Mark speaks about his best boss, who was someone he competed against and looked up to prior to working for him.  He shares how this boss made sales management look easy, pushed him out of his comfort zone and taught Mark to think strategically through a deal.  They discuss how new leaders in sales often have short runways, the maturity that happens in mid-level roles, how it takes time, effort and intention to be a great leader and the positive domino effects of a best boss.

Who’s the boss?

In Episode 42 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Michael Pilla, Founder of Pilla Creative Marketing.  Michael shares stories about his two best bosses that trusted him, supported him and gave him lots of leeway to be creative and try new things - these bosses got the best out of him and he was able to make a larger impact to the business as a result.   They discuss toxic narcissism, treating people as people, the importance of knowing your audience and the pack psychology of dogs and humans who look for a leader to be in charge.