UnToxic Positivity

This week, we tackle the topic of asking better questions. Open-ended questions and close-ended questions both have characteristics that make the work (or not work) in certain circumstances.

Join us as we discuss question-asking strategies.

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

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Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

On this week's Friday Fun episode, Ken talks about mistakes he's made--three things he wishes he'd done differently.

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com.

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

This week, we have guess Dr. Russ discussing how we can use BACON to manage conflict. Dr. Russ specializes in resolving conflict.

You can see his TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjjdzck6y8

Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/drrussspeaks/

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

This week's Pod Deck said to do an Instagram or Facebook LIVE. So we did. And we drew a second Pod Deck card.

Here's what I would say to you as you commute. A good way to start your day.

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

Last week, we discussed dealing with the micromanager. And most micromanagers I know are also control freaks.

How do you deal with someone who thinks they should control everything?

I share some tips in this weeks episode. 

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Let me know what you want to talk about!

Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

On this week's Friday Fun episode, Ken talks about newbie mistakes--things that people with bad bosses may be doing incorrectly

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com.

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

It's always better to be solution-focused, instead of being problem-focused. So how do you do that when you have a micromanager?

This week I share a few ideas that might help adjust your approach with the micromanager.

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

This week's Friday Fun took a little more planning than I normally do for a Friday Fun episode. The card said to "Allow a Podcast Takeover by another Podcaster."

I reached out to a friend, Richie Steadman, who hosts the show in podcast form, The Cultural Hall (https://theculturalhall.com/), and in true Takeover style, he took the reins. 

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

Recent research suggests that 60% of employees report that their self-esteem has taken a hit because of their boss.

That's a lot, and that's not cool.

This week we talk about how to maintain your self-worth while working for a difficult boss.

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com.

Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]  

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about who his favorite online influencer is. Will you be surprised?

Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.

For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help
you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at [email protected]