Episodes

  • Introducing I Hate My Boss

    Introducing I Hate My Boss
    Mar 20 2017
    When you have a workplace problem, who do you turn to for advice? Your coworkers are not objective, and your friends don't really know what to say. In this format-busting series, Liz Dolan and Larry Seal give you real life advice with the help of a fictional workplace: the Penn & Pencil advertising agency.
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    2 mins
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  • Fear, change, and six glasses of rose | 1

    Fear, change, and six glasses of rose | 1
    Apr 3 2017
    Liz and Larry introduce Penn & Pencil, our fictional ad agency whose characters will sound too familiar. Lisa, the CEO, believes fear is a powerful motivator. Do you? Does your boss? When the company goes through a significant change, everybody starts reevaluating their priorities and loyalties. How should you deal with change? Prominent headhunter and author Jim Citrin of SpencerStuart has some answers. Plus, You Can’t Make This Up: stories from real workplaces that are worse than yours. James Citrin’s books including The Career Playbook are available on Audible.com/boss. You can also try the interactive course at thecareerplaybook.com. All episodes of I Hate My Boss are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab
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    44 mins
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  • Friend or boss? How to set boundaries | 2

    Friend or boss? How to set boundaries | 2
    Apr 3 2017
    How to respond when your boss shocks you with a statement, where to draw the line between personal and professional, and what to do if you crash your company car - Liz and Larry answer listeners' questions. Plus, You Can't Make This Up: when people get bored, they prank - and pranks can go wrong. All episodes of I Hate My Boss are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mT4GXWxqdab
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    26 mins
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  • Spin, lies and getting busted | 3

    Spin, lies and getting busted | 3
    Apr 10 2017

    Why do people lie at work? On this episode, Liz and Larry discuss the difference between spin and lies, what to do when you catch others doing it - and when you catch yourself. At Penn & Pencil, a due diligence brings the worst out of people: spin, outright lies and conspiracies. What's the real-life impact of alternative reality at work? Larry interviews Andrea Robb, Head of Talent Management at Airbnb. Do you have a story that "you can't make up" about work? Call us at 424-224-5711 New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: smarturl.it/ihmb

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    37 mins
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  • Lies, or alternative facts? Dealing with people who bend the truth | 4

    Lies, or alternative facts? Dealing with people who bend the truth | 4
    Apr 17 2017

    Special guests Jake & Amir of If I Were You join Liz & Larry to answer listeners’ questions on work-life balance, cliquey co-workers, getting paid, and dogs. Plus, questions about lies and spin, workplace bullies, and a boss’ wife who just won't butt out. Liz recommends Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct by P.M. Forni. You can get it for free as part of your 30-day trial subscription at Audible.com/Boss Do you have a story that "you can't make up" about work? Call us at 424-224-5711 New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: smarturl.it/ihmb
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    39 mins
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  • Work, life and hiding in the bathroom | 5

    Work, life and hiding in the bathroom | 5
    Apr 24 2017
    How much of yourself should you put into work? Liz and Larry discuss the role work plays in your life, in your identity, and how you define success at work and in life. At Penn & Pencil, Matt is frustrated at Ivan who either disregards his ideas or steals them. When Jessica helps him brainstorm, she points out the larger issue: Matt cares too much about work. Plus, Larry interviews Brandon McEachern, CEO of Broccoli City. What would and wouldn’t you give up for the sake of a career? Call us with your answer! 424-224-5711 New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe today: smarturl.it/IHMB Liz recommends: Drive, by Daniel Pink which you can get for free as part of your 30-day trial subscription at Audible.com/BOSS Learn more about Broccoli City: http://broccolicity.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Bose Color Soundlink II wireless speakers. Get closer to your podcasts with Bose. Bose.com/podcast We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711. We'd like to hear your opinions! please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey. And if you like the show please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    43 mins
  • Family business, selfish bosses and your first raise | 6

    Family business, selfish bosses and your first raise | 6
    May 1 2017
    We answer questions from Matt, who is in the middle between his boss and a difficult son, and Amanda, whose top 2 employees are fighting with each other. Anna feels under-appreciated and wants to ask for a raise. Liz and Larry give their take on what makes a great boss. Plus, a "Red Flag" from a listener. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe today: smarturl.it/IHMB Liz recommends: Good To Great, by Jim Collins, which you can get for free as part of your 30-day trial subscription at Audible.com/BOSS Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Bose Color Soundlink II wireless speakers. Get closer to your podcasts with Bose. Bose.com/podcast We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711. We'd like to hear your opinion! please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey. And if you like the show please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    32 mins
  • Feedback, judgment and the comment box | 7

    Feedback, judgment and the comment box | 7
    May 8 2017
    Does performance review season make you dread going to work? You’re not alone - most people avoid giving feedback and few enjoy receiving it - unless it’s well done. Larry and Liz will show you how to do exactly that. At Penn & Pencil, the new owners decided to turn the anonymous comment box public - possibly the worst feedback program ever invented. What should you do when you receive the ultimate feedback...getting fired?! Liz sits down with Sarah Robb O’Hahan, CEO of Flywheel Sports and author of ExtremeYou: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat to find out how she bounced back from tough criticism. Sarah Robb O’Hagan’s book ExtremeYou: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat is available at Audible.com/Boss New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe today: smarturl.it/IHMB Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Bose Color Soundlink II wireless speakers. Get closer to your podcasts with Bose. Bose.com/podcast We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711. We'd like to hear your opinion! please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey. And if you like the show please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    45 mins