UnToxic Positivity

For some time, I've been publishing the same podcast under both Untoxic Positivity and the Bad Boss Podcast. I'm now just posting under the Bad Boss Podcast. You won't lose anything--you'll just be listening to a different podcast name. Subscribe on your favorite app: https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

I recently met Cassandra Lee, and she told me about her R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Method to advancing your career. I loved the concept, and I thought it would be a good fit for you, my Bad Boss friends. This week, Cassandra joins us to outline her R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Method, and we discuss each element in her process. You can learn more about her at her website, https://divaofdialog.com/ Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun episode has Ken opening up about his biggest fear.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

There's no class for how to have tough conversations. Therefore, many of us default to avoiding them altogether. This week, we talk about strategies to have the tough conversations with bosses, peers, and employes. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun episode has Ken talking crazy. Specifically, he shares some of the craziest things that have happened to him.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

A positive mindset will make you happier and your life better than a negative one.  Here are a couple of my best mindset hacks to get your day back on track. And if you want to join me on the Podcast Summit, you can register here :  https://kenwilliams--podcasttalentcoach.thrivecart.com/summit-vip/  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite podcast episode. Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

We spend a lot of time "trying to decide," when in reality, we are actually procrastinating our decision. This week, we discuss ways that we can make better decisions faster without regret. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite podcasts. Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

You've surely heard of SMART goals, and if you're like most people, they don't work for you. At least, not consistently. The reason is that the SMART goals framework is incomplete. It doesn't address several weaknesses embedded in the SMART goals framework. This week, we address why SMART goals don't work. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his bucket list.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

What is the source of your stress at work? Is it your boss? The job? The commute? Your co-workers? This week we talk about the TRUE source of the stress you feel and how you can manage it. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his bucket list.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

What is the source of your stress at work? Is it your boss? The job? The commute? Your co-workers? This week we talk about the TRUE source of the stress you feel and how you can manage it. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about some of his favorite purchases.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

Whether you, yourself, have people pleasing tendencies, or you work with someone who does, there are things that you can do to get to the heart of issues. First is to tell the truth. People pleasing is manipulative, so let's stop that behavior. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite famous person Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

Are you stuck in your job or career? The reason (sorry to be the one to tell you this) is because you are believing something that simply isnt' true. What lies are you believing that are keeping you stuck? And why? What are you gaining from believing them? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun episode has Ken debunking workplace myths. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

If you'd asked me a year ago if I thought people should be leaders or managers, I would have insisted that we need leaders. Let's do away with managers! But now, I'm changing my mind. I still agree that there are too few leaders in management positions, but I also think that we need leaders who can manage. OR, we need managers who can lead. I'll be satisfied with either combination. This week, I talk about the Leader vs. Manager conflict. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This Friday Fun episode has Ken revealing things about himself that you probably didn't know. And maybe you don't want to know. Sorry 'bout that. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

Sometimes we end up dealing with disrespectful comments (or people) in our jobs. Sometimes from our subordinates, maybe from our peers, and occasionally from our managers. Here are my thoughts on how to deal with disrespectful moments. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about things he's excited about right now.  Life is great! Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

I've noticed "Stan" (not his real name) at one of the businesses I visit frequently. He's there often. Still in the same role. He's been a mainstay for years. It's an entry level job. Surely Stan has some skills that would allow him to advance. To promote. To become a more productive member of the team. Yet, he's still there on the front lines. Don't be like Stan. Take some initiative. Be a little adventurous in your career. You can do more than the entry level. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

It's Friday Fun! This week, the PodDecks card invited me to share cool stuff I've been using lately. Did I miss anything? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

What is the common denominator in all of your failed relationships? YOU! As amazing as you are, and as much as I like you, you are the problem in your life, your job, and your relationships. This week, we discuss what to do with that sad reality. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

This week's Friday Fun has Ken discussing mistakes that he's made, and specifically, three silly mistakes he thinks people should avoid. What mistakes would you have talked about? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

Whether you have a bad co-worker, a crappy boss, or anyone else in your life who has made their presece known (and not in a good way!) the most important person for you to forgive is... Yourself. This week, we talk about why and how to forgive yourself. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

I'm Back after a trip to visit family (including my new grandson!) and we're back into the PodDeck random episode. This week, I discuss my morning and evening routines. I guess inquiring minds want to know. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/

How do you know if your workplace (or boss, or co-worker) is toxic? Today we discuss the most common characteristics of a toxic workplace. What do you do when you're faced with a toxic situaition? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Want to discuss your toxic boss or job? Reach out to me here: https://tidycal.com/kenwilliams/intro-meeting Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's Friday Fun has Ken thinking of questions he would ask a famous person. First, of course, who is the famous person? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

Sometimes when there's conflict, tension ends up being a result. The tension might be caused by the boss avoiding conflict, or it might be caused by us and our frustration with the conflict-averse boss. This week, we discuss some ways to address the tension at work. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com 

The audio in the original episode was poor. This audio has been adjusted to fix Elton's audio This week has us chatting with Elton Silvi (https://linktr.ee/itseltonsilvi) to discuss people pleasing. We identify what people pleasing is, why we do it, and how we can get away from it. (This episode does contain some language.) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com    

In this week's Friday Fun, Ken pulls the PodDecks card asking him to talk about what he's struggling with this week.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

What do you do when the boss won't deal with conflict at work?  Remember that they are people too, and as such, they probably don't want to deal with conflict. Can we blame them? This week, however, I share some thoughts on how to deal with the boss who avoids difficult situations. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's PodDeck card invites us to consider what our perfect day would look like. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week has us chatting with Elton Silvi (https://linktr.ee/itseltonsilvi) to discuss people pleasing. We identify what people pleasing is, why we do it, and how we can get away from it. (This episode does contain some language.) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com 

Happy Friday! This week's Friday Fun is a replay of the podcast's most popular episode. This was the first episode that I read "Surviving the Boss from Hell" Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

Decisions can be hard, and sometimes we spend more time delaying decisions than making them. How can we make better decisions faster? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's Friday Fun, Ken shares a time-saving tip that has helped him identify and focus on priorities as he has tried to work everything into his life. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week, we tackle the topic of asking better questions. Open-ended questions and close-ended questions both have characteristics that make the work (or not work) in certain circumstances. Join us as we discuss question-asking strategies. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

On this week's Friday Fun episode, Ken talks about mistakes he's made--three things he wishes he'd done differently. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week, we have guess Dr. Russ discussing how we can use BACON to manage conflict. Dr. Russ specializes in resolving conflict. You can see his TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjjdzck6y8 Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/drrussspeaks/ Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's Pod Deck said to do an Instagram or Facebook LIVE. So we did. And we drew a second Pod Deck card. Here's what I would say to you as you commute. A good way to start your day. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

Last week, we discussed dealing with the micromanager. And most micromanagers I know are also control freaks. How do you deal with someone who thinks they should control everything? I share some tips in this weeks episode.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Let me know what you want to talk about! Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

On this week's Friday Fun episode, Ken talks about newbie mistakes--things that people with bad bosses may be doing incorrectly Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

It's always better to be solution-focused, instead of being problem-focused. So how do you do that when you have a micromanager? This week I share a few ideas that might help adjust your approach with the micromanager. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's Friday Fun took a little more planning than I normally do for a Friday Fun episode. The card said to "Allow a Podcast Takeover by another Podcaster." I reached out to a friend, Richie Steadman, who hosts the show in podcast form, The Cultural Hall (https://theculturalhall.com/), and in true Takeover style, he took the reins.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badbosssurvivors Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

Recent research suggests that 60% of employees report that their self-esteem has taken a hit because of their boss. That's a lot, and that's not cool. This week we talk about how to maintain your self-worth while working for a difficult boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about who his favorite online influencer is. Will you be surprised? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to helpyou figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com  

This week, we talk about the art of giving critical feedback - especially when the feedback is for the boss. It's possible to share concerns and ideas without getting in trouble. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my schedule by emailing me at ken@kenwilliamscoaching.com