“The world is so beautiful, but alas! There are so many assholes.”― M.F. MoonzajerYou won't get through your career without working with some truly terrible people. How they get into organizations is a topic for another episode, but in this episode, we dive into their impact on team dynamics, how to survive working beside them, and what to do if you are their manager. Also in this episode:<ul><li>How to deal with a bully at work</li><li>Your responsibility when you become the manager of a bad apple</li><li>How bullies and jerks survive in organizations</li><li>The most dangerous person in any company</li><li>How to tell someone that they are not working out</li><li>How your team grows when you fire a bad apple</li><li>Ian's one piece of advice all new managers ignore (and regret not taking)</li><li>Why no person is too important to live without</li><li>How to manage the aftermath of a termination</li><li>How your team feels about you when you won't fire a jerk</li><li>Why bad situations won't work themselves out on their own</li></ul>

“The world is so beautiful, but alas! There are so many assholes.” ― M.F. Moonzajer You won't get through your career without working with some truly terrible people. How they get into organizations is a topic for another episode, but in this episode, we dive into their impact on team dynamics, how to survive working beside them, and what to do if you are their manager. Also in this episode:How to deal with a bully at workYour responsibility when you become the manager of a bad appleHow bullies and jerks survive in organizationsThe most dangerous person in any companyHow to tell someone that they are not working outHow your team grows when you fire a bad appleIan's one piece of advice all new managers ignore (and regret not taking)Why no person is too important to live withoutHow to manage the aftermath of a terminationHow your team feels about you when you won't fire a jerkWhy bad situations won't work themselves out on their own

“The world is so beautiful, but alas! There are so many assholes.”―&nbsp;M.F. MoonzajerYou won't get through your career without working with some truly terrible people. How they get into organizations is a topic for another episode, but in this episode, we dive into their impact on team dynamics, how to survive working beside them, and what to do if you are their manager. Also in this episode:<ul><li>How to deal with a bully at work</li><li>Your responsibility when you become the manager of a bad apple</li><li>How bullies and jerks survive in organizations</li><li>The most dangerous person in any company</li><li>How to tell someone that they are not working out</li><li>How your team grows when you fire a bad apple</li><li>Ian's one piece of advice all new managers ignore (and regret not taking)</li><li>Why no person is too important to live without</li><li>How to manage the aftermath of a termination</li><li>How your team feels about you when you won't fire a jerk</li><li>Why bad situations won't work themselves out on their own</li></ul>

Working With Bad Apples

Stop playing small and start winning the game of business. Let Me Speak To A Manager is the definitive podcast for management training, career navigation, and high-stakes negotiation. Hosted by Frank Cava and Ian Mathews, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build wealth, lead elite teams, and master the psychology of business. Frank (CEO of Cava Companies) and Ian (CEO of 5on4 Group) bypass the fluff of "business school theory" to give you raw, actionable strategies from their 50 years of combined experience in Fortune 500 executive leadership and entrepreneurship. Each week, we dive into: <ul><li>Career Advancement: How to ask for a raise, land a promotion, and stand out in any company.</li></ul> <ul><li>Leadership &amp; Culture: Building high-performing teams and scalable business cultures.</li></ul> <ul><li>Sales &amp; Persuasion: Mastering the art of the deal and the psychology of marketing.</li></ul> <ul><li>The Success Mindset: Overcoming procrastination and glass ceilings to achieve your goals.</li></ul> Whether you are a first-time manager, an aspiring executive, or a founder building from scratch, Frank and Ian offer a unique, blunt, and often humorous "riff" on the triumphs and failures of the corporate world. Join us to get the inside track on how to make yourself the most valuable person in the room.

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Stop playing small and start winning the game of business. Let Me Speak To A Manager is the definitive podcast for management training, career navigation, and high-stakes negotiation. Hosted by Frank Cava and Ian Mathews, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build wealth, lead elite teams, and master the psychology of business. Frank (CEO of Cava Companies) and Ian (CEO of 5on4 Group) bypass the fluff of "business school theory" to give you raw, actionable strategies from their 50 years of combined experience in Fortune 500 executive leadership and entrepreneurship. Each week, we dive into: Career Advancement: How to ask for a raise, land a promotion, and stand out in any company. Leadership & Culture: Building high-performing teams and scalable business cultures. Sales & Persuasion: Mastering the art of the deal and the psychology of marketing. The Success Mindset: Overcoming procrastination and glass ceilings to achieve your goals. Whether you are a first-time manager, an aspiring executive, or a founder building from scratch, Frank and Ian offer a unique, blunt, and often humorous "riff" on the triumphs and failures of the corporate world. Join us to get the inside track on how to make yourself the most valuable person in the room.

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