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I Hate My Boss

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Bosses can drive you crazy. How do you deal with micromanagers, unclear direction -- or get a promotion? Our workplace heroes Liz Dolan (ex-CMO, Nike, NatGeo Channels) and Larry Seal (executive coach) will help you make the big decisions, sort through the small stuff, and get more fulfillment from your work life. A fictional ad agency, Penn & Pencil, will serve as a comedic point of reference for your questions. I Hate My Boss. Workplace Drama. Comedic Relief. Binge all episodes of I Hate My Boss exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/i-hate-my-boss/ now.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Fear, change, and six glasses of rose

    Liz and Larry introduce Penn & Pencil, our fictional ad agency whose characters will sound too familiar. Lisa, the CEO, believes fear is a powerful motivator. Do you? Does your boss? When the company goes through a significant change, everybody starts reevaluating their priorities and loyalties. How should you deal with change? Prominent headhunter and author Jim Citrin of SpencerStuart has some answers. Plus, You Can’t Make This Up: stories from real workplaces that are worse than yours. James Citrin’s books including The Career Playbook are available on Audible.com/boss. You can also try the interactive course at thecareerplaybook.com. All episodes of I Hate My Boss are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Friend or boss? How to set boundaries

    How to respond when your boss shocks you with a statement, where to draw the line between personal and professional, and what to do if you crash your company car - Liz and Larry answer listeners' questions. Plus, You Can't Make This Up: when people get bored, they prank - and pranks can go wrong. All episodes of I Hate My Boss are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  3. EPISODE 3 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Spin, lies and getting busted

    Why do people lie at work? On this episode, Liz and Larry discuss the difference between spin and lies, what to do when you catch others doing it - and when you catch yourself. At Penn & Pencil, a due diligence brings the worst out of people: spin, outright lies and conspiracies. What's the real-life impact of alternative reality at work? Larry interviews Andrea Robb, Head of Talent Management at Airbnb.

    37 min

  4. EPISODE 4 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Lies, or alternative facts? Dealing with people who bend the truth

    Special guests Jake & Amir of If I Were You join Liz & Larry to answer listeners’ questions on work-life balance, cliquey co-workers, getting paid, and dogs. Plus, questions about lies and spin, workplace bullies, and a boss’ wife who just won't butt out.

    39 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Work, life and hiding in the bathroom

    How much of yourself should you put into work? Liz and Larry discuss the role work plays in your life, in your identity, and how you define success at work and in life. At Penn & Pencil, Matt is frustrated at Ivan who either disregards his ideas or steals them. When Jessica helps him brainstorm, she points out the larger issue: Matt cares too much about work. Plus, Larry interviews Brandon McEachern, CEO of Broccoli City.

    43 min

  6. EPISODE 6 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Family business, selfish bosses and your first raise

    We answer questions from Matt, who is in the middle between his boss and a difficult son, and Amanda, whose top 2 employees are fighting with each other. Anna feels under-appreciated and wants to ask for a raise. Liz and Larry give their take on what makes a great boss. Plus, a "Red Flag" from a listener.

    32 min

  7. EPISODE 7 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Feedback, judgment and the comment box

    Does performance review season make you dread going to work? You’re not alone - most people avoid giving feedback and few enjoy receiving it - unless it’s well done. Larry and Liz will show you how to do exactly that. At Penn & Pencil, the new owners decided to turn the anonymous comment box public - possibly the worst feedback program ever invented. What should you do when you receive the ultimate feedback...getting fired?! Liz sits down with Sarah Robb O’Hahan, CEO of Flywheel Sports and author of ExtremeYou: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat to find out how she bounced back from tough criticism.

    45 min

  8. EPISODE 8 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Secret tapes, temper tantrums and a quarter life crisis

    Liz and Larry help listeners with bosses who are unhinged. We hear from Brandon, whose tiger boss refuses to change his stripes, and a pastry chef who needs to move on but fears getting blacklisted from the industry. There’s Gilbert, whose supervisor is keeping important information from him, and a caller who's so fed up, he's started recording his boss's screaming. Plus, a coaching session with our producer Cerise who's gearing up for a quarter life crisis.

    38 min
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Bosses can drive you crazy. How do you deal with micromanagers, unclear direction -- or get a promotion? Our workplace heroes Liz Dolan (ex-CMO, Nike, NatGeo Channels) and Larry Seal (executive coach) will help you make the big decisions, sort through the small stuff, and get more fulfillment from your work life. A fictional ad agency, Penn & Pencil, will serve as a comedic point of reference for your questions. I Hate My Boss. Workplace Drama. Comedic Relief. Binge all episodes of I Hate My Boss exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/i-hate-my-boss/ now.

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