The BossBuilder Podcast

#30 - Survival Tips for the New Supervisor - Interview with Kayla Curry

If you're a newly-promoted supervisor, chances are you're a bit overwhelmed.  It's a tough job and for most people, transitions are not very well thought-out by companies when promoting people to the role.  Fortunately, our guest today can help! Kayla Curry, CEO of Organization Impact gives us tips on how a newly-promoted supervisor should navigate the first 90 days of the transition and what specifically they should do to build rapport with their boss, their direct reports, and even their peers.  Kayla's suggestions and practical and applicable. Tune in and be sure to take good notes!

#29 - The Best Boss I Ever Had - Interview with Greg Nelson

You'll always remember the BEST boss you ever had and the WORST boss you ever had.  Everyone in between is just a blur.  Fortunately, I was able to locate the BEST boss I ever had and he's our guest on this episode.  In 1986, Greg Nelson took an unfocused kid (me) and, hammered out my rough edges and put me on a path to success.  Along the way, he used his mentorship approach to management and impacted countless other young sailors.  In our session, Greg shares some of those stories and even recounts what it was like to work with me over 30 years ago.  This is a special podcast and i encourage you to listen to it start to finish, and then listen again.  Greg's approach worked on me and I guarantee it will work for you as you take on the important role as The Boss!

#28 - How The Boss Can Avoid Time in Court - Interview with Joe Price

As The Boss, you have a responsibility to Protect the House.  This means handling safety issues, customer care issues, and finally, and sometimes most importantly, legal issues.  Our guest today is Joe Price, Member of the Robinson & McElwee PLLC law firm from Charleston, WV.  Joe takes the time to show you step-by-step how lawyers can make your job very difficult if you're not taking care of your people.  This is probably one of our most important podcasts so tune in and take lots of notes!!!

#27 - Awesome Pearls of Wisdom from an Experienced Executive and HR Leader - Interview with Phil LeRoux

As a new Boss, you no doubt have tons of question on how to handle difficult situations.  Our guest today has the answers!  I invited a good friend of mine, Phil LeRoux to join us on the show.  He has over 40 years of experience in leadership and HR.  Phil has 20 Pearls of Wisdom he shares with audiences around the US and abroad and will give us a few of those today.  If you ever wondered how to solve complicated problems with employees, you'll want to tune into this powerful conversation!

#26 - What The Boss Can Learn from an MMA Champ - Interview with Nate "The Train" Landwehr

What can The Boss learn from a professional fighter?  Turns out, quite a bit!  Our guest in this episode is Nate "The Train" Landwehr.  Nate is the M1 Global Featherweight champion.  He hails from Clarksville, TN and we at Boss Builders are a proud sponsor.  Nate talks to us about his career and more importantly what The Boss can learn from his techniques on dealing with fear, stress, and even keeping fit.  Nate's a fun guy so you'll enjoy this episode!

#25 - What The Boss Needs to Know About Employee Engagement

We've heard about couples being engaged, but what does it mean when we say that employees are engaged?  Turns out, it's a lot different and can make a huge impact, positive or negative, in your organization.  Our guest today is Beth Frechette, Senior Consultant at Discover Solutions. Beth is an expert in evaluating engagement data and training managers to create the conditions to improve engagement.  Beth shares some powerful tips that you can put to use immediately to increase your employee's level of engagement.

#24 - What The Boss Needs to Know About LEAN

If you're The Boss, you have a responsibility to fix systems and processes.  One of the best methodologies you can use is LEAN.  Our guest today is Paul Critchley, the President and CEO of New England Lean Consulting.  Paul is an expert in setting up LEAN in organizations and a master problem-solver and troubleshooter.  He'll give you some tips on why LEAN is useful and tools on implementing it.  He also gives a new perspective on why people resist change and how to help them through it!

#23 - What The Boss Needs to Know About Managing Risk: with Carl Pritchard

Risky Business.  Risky Investing.  Risky Behavior.  The Game of Risk.  And then there is the risk that every Boss should know about.  Our guest on this episode is Carl Pritchard, Principal and Founder of Pritchard Management Associates.  He's known as "The Risk Guy" and is the author of Risk Management:  Concepts and Guidelines.  Carl will talk about what The Boss needs to know about managing risk and also share information about the benefits of project management knowledge and certification.  Finally, he'll share his thoughts on motivation and the ONE THING The Boss should do on a regular basis that will contribute to positive motivation.

#22 - Watering Rocks: How to Fail and Succeed as a Leader - With Dave Maurer

As The Boss, you face lots of challenges both personally and professionally.  One of the best things you can do is immerse yourself in good information and teaching.  Our guest today, Dave Maurer, gives us great guidance on what it takes to be successful as a leader.  He is the author of Watering Rocks:  How to Fail and Succeed as a Leader.  Dave gives us some great examples on what leaders should be doing and shares some great stories and examples from his many years of experience.  Trust me, "Watering Rocks" will be one of the best takeaways from this wide-ranging interview!

#21 - Fitness and Nutrition Tips for the Busy Boss

As The Boss, you know how stressful the job is.  To be successful, you have to take care of your body, which means getting enough exercise and of course the right nutrition.  Our guest on this episode is Eric Buratty.  He's the author of Make America Fit Again.  He is a fitness and nutrition expert and he provides tips for getting exercise and nutrition, especially if you are stressed and pressed for time.  At the end, you'll get his contact information and where you can get his book (which is great by the way!).