Bad AF Leaders podcast

Sam explores the impact of COVID 19 and the impact Shelter In Place and Work From Home has on people who are experiencing a new level of bad bosses in a virtual environment. What do bad bosses do to continue to make your life a living hell virtually and what you can do about it to not lose your mind if you haven't already.

BAFs can make us make rash or sometimes impulsive decisions in order to escape them. Sam tells his experience of being in this situation and being tempted to make a move to get away from bad leaders and struggling whether if this move was only to escape and what that would mean in the long run.

This week Sam and Doc Boston continue to explore what we have learned bringing stories of BAFs to life and what this can mean to help lead better and survive BAFs without losing your mind.

This week Sam and Doc Boston explore what we have learned bringing stories of BAFs to life and what this can mean to help lead better and survive BAFs without losing your mind.

This week we hear from Diana and how a text from her BAF triggers a long history of abuse. This BAF has crossed the line and forces Diana to make a decision that will change the course of her life. What will Diana do when she realizes that the BAF’s manipulation has to end?

This week Sam and Doc Boston have a brief conversation on the impact they are experiencing in doing this work. Investigating bad leaders, listening to the horror stories of how BAFs impact the lives of talented people does have an impact. 

Cindy Lou tells us how much she enjoys her job, how much she prides herself in her work, how much she believes in what she does and the difference it makes or could make if it wasn't for the BAFhole. She tries and makes it work, she keeps her head down, she tries to play the game, she seeks advice. Cindy Lou seemingly does all the right things. What Cindy Lou doesn't realize until later is there is no winning at the impossible game of BAFmitton. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes weekly.

In Part 2 Turbo describes how the Bad AF Leader begins the process of picking the team off one-by-one. Turbo tells how the BAF destroys individuals and the culture of a previously high performing team. We explore the impact Bad AF Leaders have not only during the time they visit their sickness on us but what we learn and how we prevent this from happening again. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In Part 1 Turbo introduces us to the world of publicity and a strange BAF in Waiting. Why is she here and what is her purpose? Over time, Turbo discovers that the consultant has become the supreme BAF and her world begins to crumble. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In part 2, Ariel tells us what happens when she seeks assistance from the senior leader as a last resort to help navigate the continuing problems, she and her co-workers are experiencing in the work environment. Ariel is hopeful that things will get better, and she can move forward and concentrate on providing the best support possible. Little did she know all hell is about to break loss and she was about to receive a public flogging. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

This week we hear from Ariel in the first part of a two-part series. Ariel loves her job but unfortunately isn't in love with her BAF boss. In part 1, Ariel describes how difficult it becomes to do good work when your boss doesn't provide the foundation of what a manager should provide to employees - a safe work environment, support and removing barriers to doing good work. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

Under the BAF Bus concludes this week by Brian explaining what happened when the BAF took out each of the team members one by one during the meeting. In addition, Sam describes the aftermath of the BAF throwing his team under the bus and the ramifications the meeting left on not only the people in the room but the entire organization. You can’t make this stuff up. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode of Bad As F**K Leaders, we begin a two-part series of what a BAF who destroys the entire leadership team one by one. In part 1, Sam tells the story of Brian who is a key figure in the story. Sam introduces us to the organization, the team and the BAF. How bad can a leader get? As you will learn, there are bad leaders and then there is this BAF who gets his jollies by pitting people against one another. Not only is this a BAF, he is a spineless BAF. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode of Bad AF Leaders, we conclude BAFlivion with Part 2, Hannibal. This episode the BAF continues to try and manipulate Sam to sign a one-sided deal. Sam is on to him and isn't about to let this happen. As Sam fights back, the BAF turns into Hannibal. As the story climaxes, Sam deals a final blow to this BAF. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode of Bad AF Leaders, we begin Part 1 of BAFlivion. In this episode, we are introduced to a CEO with amazing BAF qualities. In BrokeBAF Mountain, this BAFtard thinks he is in total BAF control when in fact, he has no idea that every BAF trick he is using isn’t working. This is a prime example of what happens when a BAF needs a power structure in order to get things to work the way he wants them to. If nothing else, this story is fun because we get to make fun of the BAF – our favorite hobby. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode of Bad AF Leaders, Coco Fabulous returns to explore a CEO’s responsibility in pay equity. Sam, Doc Boston and Coco discuss whether a CEO has a responsibility in influencing the widening gap in pay inequity between executive pay. We discuss the stark difference in pay and approach to executive pay between CEO Dan Price and Jamie Dimon. Finally, we look at the cost of standing up to BAFs. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode, we explore good leadership with Lucy Livealittle. We discuss what separates good leaders from Bad AF Leaders. Lucy discusses why it comes as a surprise that she is perceived as a good leader when it really isn't that difficult to be lead well. Lucy describes how she engages with others in the workplace to make things work well - for her and for the organization. What we learn from Luch is the importance of being human and how important that quality is in being a good leader. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode Jules tells about her experience dealing with Bad AF Leaders and BAFdoms while trying to provide good leadership for her people. Jules describes how she has been able to survive Bad AF Leaders without becoming a BAF herself. Jules time with struggling with poor leadership is coming to a close as she prepars for retirement; it can't come soon enough. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode, Jake tells us about his awakening from bad leadership. At first, Jake thought that how is was leading was the right way. As time went on, Jake realized why BAF Leadership doesn't work and why pivoting as a leader is essential for success inside and outside the business. Listen as Jake the Snake sheds his Bad AF Leader skin to lead a different and more fulfilled life. Hosted by Sam Moore & Doc Boston. New episodes every Wednesday.

In this episode, Mr. G describes the struggle of working in a culture of doing as little work as possible.  Working in a culture lacking quality standards is difficult for Mr. G and becomes more difficult in a system full of BAFs and operated by BAFdoms.  Ultimately Mr. G comes to a decision in order to save his sanity and self-respect. Hosted by Sam Moore and Doc Boston.  New episodes every Wednesday.