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Bad Bosses, Great Leaders

Rebecca Vickers

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

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37:32

AI, Bias & Burnout: The Truth About Modern Hiring...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text 💥 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. In this eye-opening episode, C. Guz, founder of Octopus, breaks down the real problems behind modern hiring—and what it actually takes to fix them. ✅ The truth behind AI in hiring (and why most of what you’ve heard is wrong) ✅ How the recruiting process dehumanizes candidates—and what to do

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37:32

Burnout-Proof Leadership: How to Lead Without Losing...

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2025/04/18

Send us a text 🔥 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. In this episode, Victoria Mensch, executive coach and founder of SV Executives Academy, shares the tools and mindset shifts leaders need to stay energized, clear, and connected—without burning out. ✅ The hidden signs of burnout most leaders ignore ✅ Why high-achievers are especially at risk

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40:59

Leadership is Love: How to Build Teams That Trust &...

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2025/04/11

Send us a text 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 how trust, clear communication, and intentional relationships are the real foundation of high-performing teams. ✅ Why “just make them do it” is a mindset that kills innovation ✅ How to lead teams through change without confusion or chaos ✅ The difference between managing tasks and leading...

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50:50

Empowered Teams, Clear Outcomes: How to Lead with...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text 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 Ready Steady, join me to unpack the truth behind high-performing teams—and it starts with clarity, guardrails, and cross-functional trust. ✅ The real reason “empowerment” fails in most organizations ✅ How to create guardrails that fuel creativity instead of stifling it ✅ Why clear goals and tighte...

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40:29

Are You Leading or Just Managing? The Mindset Shift...

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2025/03/28

Send us a text 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 your wake-up call. Leadership expert Melissa Rath joins us to break down the key mindset shifts that transform reactive managers into proactive, people-first leaders. ✅ How to build trust so your team feels safe to contribute ✅ The real reason employees disengage (and how to turn it around) ✅ W...

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41:04

Scaling Smart: How to Grow Without Breaking Your...

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2025/03/21

Send us a text 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,” joins us to break down the biggest scaling mistakes and how to avoid them. With years of experience leading and growing businesses from six to eight figures, she reveals: ✅ The real difference between growth and scaling (most people get this wrong!) ✅ Why scaling too fast can actually kill your bu...

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46:37

Why Your Feedback Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

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2025/03/14

Send us a text 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 Jamison. You’ll discover how to give feedback that inspires change, build a culture of trust and accountability, and avoid the common mistakes that make feedback feel personal or unhelpful. We’ll explore: ✔ The #1 reason why feedback often backfires ✔ How to create a feedback culture that drive...

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42:10

Embracing Your Introverted Leadership Style: Finding...

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2025/02/21

Send us a text 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 spent years trying to act extroverted, Stacey now empowers introverted leaders to recognize their unique strengths and lead with confidence. Stacey discusses: The difference between introversion and shyness and how societal bias often undervalues introverted traits.The importance of embraci...

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56:27

The Power of Feedback: From Dance Floors to Boardrooms

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2025/02/14

Send us a text 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. From her unexpected dance journey to leading others in the business world, Laura shares how constructive feedback can be the key to both personal and professional growth. Laura discusses: The importance of specific, actionable feedback that drives growth rather than confusion.How feedback in leade...

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60:45

Psychological Safety, Vulnerability, and Encouraging...

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2025/02/07

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we’re joined by Nicole Perry, a passionate advocate for creative leadership and fostering psychological safety in the workplace. Nicole shares her journey from a dance and music background to becoming an intimacy director, specializing in emotional vulnerability and physicality in the arts, and now helping leaders create environments where creativity and innovation can thrive. Nicole explores: The Impact of Psychological S...

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41:17

Leading with Purpose: The Power of Agility and...

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2025/01/31

Send us a textIn this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we welcome Anthony Coppedge, a globally recognized expert in Agile leadership and business transformation. With experience working with IBM, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, and more, Anthony shares his powerful insights on servant leadership, agile transformation, and creating high-performing teams.Anthony dives into:The Power of Servant Leadership – Why leading with care, trust, and empowerment drives business success.Agility Beyond t...

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66:25

Unlocking High Performance with Aaron Trahan

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2025/01/10

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Rebecca chats with Aaron Trahan, a seasoned executive-turned-performance coach. Aaron shares his transformative journey from being a high-performing executive to becoming a world-class people leader, emphasizing the value of leadership as a developed skill rather than an innate trait.Aaron introduces the concept of the Performance Mindset, explaining how it goes beyond a growth mindset by embracing action and challenging c...

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67:05

Leading Teams Through Change with Dr. Latasha Nelson

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2024/12/20

Send us a textIn this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Host Rebecca Vickers sits down with Latasha Nelson, PhD, a visionary leader and podcast host. Together, they explore how leadership thrives amidst change and uncertainty. Latasha shares personal stories, actionable strategies, and profound insights into navigating change, building resilience, and empowering teams.Topics Covered:✨ Leadership origins: How Latasha's upbringing shaped her leadership philosophy🌱 Growth mindset:

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54:18

Building Team Trust with Cale Corbett

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2024/12/13

Send us a textHost Rebecca Vickers sits down with Cale Corbett, a veteran leader and strategic powerhouse, in this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders. From his transformative military career to spearheading programs that impacted millions at General Motors and Dell Technologies, Cale shares his journey of leadership, agility, and building impactful teams.Topics Covered:✈️ Lessons from the military: Balancing leadership, management, and adaptability🤝 The essence of servant leadership:

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48:21

Communication Breakthroughs with Jeremy Doran

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2024/12/06

Send us a textHost Rebecca Vickers sits down with Jeremy Doran, leadership coach and founder of NeuroConversant Leadership, in this insightful episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders. With a unique background combining mechanical engineering and psychology, Jeremy shares his expertise in improving communication in leadership, especially for technical professionals like engineers.Topics Covered:🧠 How understanding personality differences transforms team communication🔧 Bridging the gap between

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60:07

A Manager's Toolkit to Leadership with Jeff Sigel

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2024/11/22

Send us a textHost Rebecca Vickers chats with seasoned marketing leader and award-winning author Jeff Sigel in this episode. With decades of experience in guiding middle managers, Jeff shares actionable insights from his new book, The Middle Matters, on empowering and equipping managers with the tools to lead effectively.Topics covered:💡 Understanding the unique challenges of middle management💡 Transitioning from ‘doer’ to ‘leader’ to ‘influencer’💡 Creating a culture of growth,

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42:54

Adapting Leadership Styles with Maurice Chism

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2024/11/01

Send us a textIn this episode, host Rebecca Vickers chats with dynamic entrepreneur and business coach Maurice Chism. With over a decade of experience across industries, Maurice shares practical strategies for adapting leadership styles to foster growth, empower teams, and navigate change effectively.Topics covered:💡 The importance of adjusting leadership styles for success💡 Shifting from a “boss” mindset to adaptive leadership💡 Key traits for entrepreneurs to develop early on💡 How mindset

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