If you are starting the new year trying to decide whether to stay or go in a job, relationship or anything else you want to listen to this episode. 

Eugene and Stephanie talk about:

- The Potential Trap, where you stay because there’s “so much potential”

- Giving yourself permission to leave by challenging your ideas around quitting

- Why you can’t push rope

- Good reasons to stay in a bad situation

- The Two Year Rule - if these are your last two years of your life, will you be glad you spent it doing what you are doing? 

Watch or listen now and drop a note in the comments about what decisions you are making right now. 

What if one friend can afford to retire early and the other can’t?

What if that friend is Eugene and Stephanie finally confesses her envy?

Listen as Eugene and Stephanie discuss:

- What to do if your friends or co-workers have more money than you do

- How being broke in your youth can impact you for the rest of your life

- What to do if fear of finances makes you ignore important money issues

- How to get back on track with basic financial literacy

Stupid Men tricks? Stupid Women Tricks? Stupid Relationship Tricks?

Eugene and Stephanie argue gender dynamics.

Mostly we agree, but in the latest Bad Boss Brief (EP 71 Stupid Tricks: Gender Conflict) we talk about the ways in which the gender divide can cause problems at work and at home.

Choose someone and then try to get them to change?

Use your beauty and sexual attractiveness to win at work?

The “tyranny of expectations” and how Sesame Street taught boys to cry. Did that set up a generation of men who cry too easily? Or should men share more and develop more friendships?

Listen in as two old friends talk about the gender divide.

“Job hugging” is on the rise as people cling to jobs during a time of economic and political uncertainty. How can you stay sane and employed when you’re terrified you’re going to lose your job? Watch the latest Bad Boss Brief for help.

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.

“Job hugging” is on the rise as people cling to jobs during a time of economic and political uncertainty. How can you stay sane and employed when you’re terrified you’re going to lose your job? Listen to the latest Bad Boss Brief for help.

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.

"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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.