Bad Bosses, Great Leaders
This podcast is dedicated to empowering leaders with actionable insights and practical strategies that drive change, progress, and strong team dynamics.
Each episode, hosted by Rebecca Vickers, delivers targeted strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, all crafted to equip you with the essential tools for effective leadership. For every episode Rebecca welcomes a special guest on the show to share their experiences whether it's navigating their own leadership growth or helping coach others.
Whether you lead a small group or an entire organization, or you are learning how to manage yourself first, join us for this series as we delve into the diverse aspects of leadership through concise and engaging segments.
This podcast is owned and produced by B&B Vickers Entertainment LLC.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Hidden Skill Every Leader Needs (But Rarely Learns)
When you think of leadership, facilitation might not be the first word that comes to mind. But as Therese Miclot explains in this conversation, it’s a game-changer; and a skill too few …
Coaching Isn't Coddling: How to Lead with Compassion and Accountability
You can’t build trust with a checklist and you can’t fake safety with platitudes.
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Adrian Cole shares what he’s learned about leadership, psy…
Being A Manager Shouldn't be Sh*t!
Lisa Robyn Wood didn’t leave her senior role because of lack of ability; she walked away because self-doubt convinced her she wasn’t enough.
In this honest and energizing episode, Lisa s…
From Broadcasting to Boardroom: A Journey of Resilience and Leadership
Imagine facing workplace bullying as a young broadcast journalist and transforming that experience into a powerful career in HR leadership.
Susan Hensley reveals her journey of resilien…
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategic; it’s emotional?
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, clinical hypnotherapist and former ICU nurse Leslie Thornton joins Re…
The Smartest Person in the Room: Why Intelligence Alone Won’t Make You a Great Leader
Being the smartest person in the room might earn you respect, but it won’t make you a great leader.
In this compelling episode, cybersecurity expert, author, and Ironman athlete Christia…
From Dropout to Black Belt: The Leadership Lesson of Transformation
What does it take to transform your life and your leadership from the ground up?
In this deeply honest episode, Jim Bouchard shares his incredible journey from high school dropout and dr…
The Future of Leadership: Why It’s Time to Let Go of the Old Playbook
The Future of Leadership: Why It’s Time to Let Go of the Old Playbook
The workplace is changing. Are you ready to lead differently?
Today’s leaders face a once-in-a-generation shift in ho…
The Self-Aware Leader: How to Align Strengths, Passions & Performance
Are you leading in a way that actually energizes your team, or are you unknowingly draining them?
So many leaders struggle with disengaged employees, constant firefighting, and teams tha…
Be Different or Be Dead: The Audacious Leadership Formula for Success
If you’re still following the textbook rules of leadership, you’re already behind.
In this high-energy episode, Roy Osing, author of Be Different or Be Dead and a powerhouse leader who g…
Authentic Leadership Starts Within: How to Rewire Your Thinking for Success
Great leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about transformation.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard shares her journey from clinical practice to executive coaching, where sh…
AI, Bias & Burnout: The Truth About Modern Hiring (and How to Change It)
💥 Hiring is broken—and we’re all paying the price.
Job seekers are drowning in rejection. Recruiters are burning out. And companies are making decisions based on incomplete, biased data.…
Burnout-Proof Leadership: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself
🔥 You’re crushing goals—but quietly crumbling inside. Sound familiar?
Burnout isn’t just about long hours. It’s about misalignment, lack of boundaries, and trying to lead without support…
Leadership is Love: How to Build Teams That Trust & Thrive
What if leadership wasn’t about power—but about love?
In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Sarena Diamond challenges everything you thought you knew about leadership. She breaks down …
Empowered Teams, Clear Outcomes: How to Lead with Alignment (Not Chaos)
Empowered teams aren’t born—they’re built.
And no, shouting “You’re empowered!” across Slack isn’t the way to do it.
In this episode, Lisa Hagen and Chris Kincanon, co-founders of Be Read…
Are You Leading or Just Managing? The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Many professionals climb the ladder only to realize they’re checking boxes instead of moving mountains. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to lead vs. manage, this episode is …
Scaling Smart: How to Grow Without Breaking Your Business
Scaling isn’t just about getting bigger—it’s about getting better. But most businesses crash and burn when they try to scale too fast.
Today, Emma Rainville, aka the “Wizard of Ops,” joi…
Why Your Feedback Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
Are you giving feedback that’s falling flat? Or worse—creating tension instead of growth?
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of effective feedback with leadership expert Jackie J…
Embracing Your Introverted Leadership Style: Finding Power in Quiet Presence
In this enlightening episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Stacey Chazin shares her journey of embracing her introverted leadership style and helping others do the same.
As someone who …
The Power of Feedback: From Dance Floors to Boardrooms
In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we explore the art of feedback with Laura Watson, a world country dance champion who’s become a master of clear, impactful communication. F…