In this special group episode of Bad Boss Confessional, Beth Fahey sits down with fellow EOS Implementers Erik Dodier, Megan Piper, and Patrick Metzger fresh off a Great Boss workshop. Together, they unpack the leadership missteps that still linger in memory, from surprise firings and unclear feedback to micromanaging and holding too tightly to the vine.

The conversation explores the weight of responsibility that comes with leading others and the humility required to admit when the problem is not the team, but the leader. Through stories of sleepless nights, hard lessons, and eventual breakthroughs, the group highlights what great bosses eventually learn: clarity is kindness, delegation requires intention, and growth demands courage.

About: 

Erik Dodier, Megan Piper, and Patrick Metzger are professional EOS Implementers who bring decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience to the session room. Erik founded and scaled a technology company over 30 years before successfully exiting and now helps entrepreneurs build scalable, sale-ready businesses. Megan transitioned from education into entrepreneurship, spending 17 years helping grow a globally distributed IT company from $3 million to $52 million before dedicating her work to teaching EOS and guiding leadership teams. Patrick began his career in education and coaching before moving into business advisory work, where he now helps owners build long-term value, scalability, and intentional exit plans. Together, they combine operational rigor, real-world scars, and a passion for developing leaders who want to get better.

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