Not all bosses who feel "bad" are actually terrible people—sometimes they're just the wrong fit. But how do you know the difference? And more importantly, when does it stop mattering?

In this episode, Carl Oliveri gets brutally honest about navigating 4 company exits (including an IBM acquisition that went from startup culture to 15 bosses overnight), why vulnerability is the most underrated leadership skill, and what he learned from the bosses he couldn't stand working for.

This is part 2 of our 3-part series exploring the messy, uncomfortable truths about leadership that nobody talks about on LinkedIn.

You'll hear about: 

• The real story behind company exits (they're not all wins)

• Managing culture through private equity transitions

• Why leading with vulnerability earns trust when pressure is high

• How to shield your team from stress without killing performance • What bad bosses actually teach you about the leader you want to be

This episode supports the FaceIT Foundation—peer support for men's depression recovery and breaking down mental health stigma.