Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet · 2025-09-23 · 26 min
Do you wonder if your team genuinely loves working for you... or if they're secretly planning their exit? Even well-intentioned leaders can unknowingly become the boss people want to escape from. In this episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, host Kris Liebau interviews Joel Hilchey, author of "The Six and a Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses." Joel reveals the surprising differences between bosses people love and bosses people leave - and how to make sure you're the former. Kris and Joel dive into: The 4-quadrant leadership framework that separates great bosses from forgettable ones The hidden mistakes that make your top performers want to quit The 5-minute reflection exercise that transforms how your team sees you Simple ways to show employees you care about more than just their output Watch if you want to: Know for certain that your team loves working for you Understand why good intentions aren't enough in leadership Learn what your best employees really want from their boss Take the bad boss self-assessment now!
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