Bad Bosses, Great Leaders

What do the world’s top military leaders know about character, competence, and communication that the rest of us miss?

Tom Collins is a pediatric cardiologist, leadership researcher, and podcast host who interviewed 51 four-star generals and admirals to uncover the traits that make great leaders across any field. 

In this episode, Tom joins Rebecca to share his findings—spanning decades of military experience and billion-do...

What does a monk know about leadership?

A lot more than you'd think.

In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Madhu Das—former monk, speaker, and founder of the Conscious Success community—about what it means to lead from within. They explore the connection between suffering and self-discovery, the role of values in creating stability, and how conscious leaders regulate their nervous systems in high-stress enviro...

In this soulful and deeply practical episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Regina Huber shares what it means to lead with both heart and mind. 

Drawing from her global leadership experiences and personal transformation journey, Regina breaks down her frameworks—including Powerful Leadership Transformation—and offers a refreshing view of self-leadership rooted in emotional awareness, energetic alignment, and intuitive wisdom.

In this episode, Rebecca talks with leadership coach and DISC expert Scott Maderer about how understanding communication styles can transform the way you lead, manage, and connect with your team. 

From the classroom to corporate leadership, Scott shares his journey from science teacher to senior director to full-time coach, and how the DISC framework has helped him build stronger, more self-aware leaders.

They break down th...

Nobody Cares Until You Do: How Real Accountability Sets You Free

What if accountability wasn’t a burden, but a breakthrough? In this episode, Rebecca sits down with leadership coach and author Robert J. Hunt to reframe how we think about personal responsibility, team development, and what it truly means to lead with integrity. Known as “the accountability guy,” Robert shares how victim mindsets show up in the workplace, wh...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your offer, it’s your mindset?

In this raw and powerful episode, entrepreneur and thought leader Nicky Billou joins Rebecca to challenge the way we think about business, leadership, and service. From growing up in Iran during political unrest to building a purpose-driven business in Canada, Nicky shares the lessons his father taught him about compassion, entrepreneurship, and unapol...

What if your burnout isn’t about the workload but the way you lead?

In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, I sit down with Eric Williams, founder of Willity, to unpack the invisible decisions that make or break great leadership.

 Eric shares the common traps even experienced managers fall into, including why most delegation efforts fail, how unspoken expectations sabotage teams, and what it really means to build a hi...

We throw around the term “self-awareness” like everyone knows what it means, but how many of us actually practice it?

In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, neuroscience-informed leadership coach Yosi Kossowsky breaks down why so many smart people struggle to lead well. From engineers to executives, Yosi’s seen one pattern repeat: people don’t change because they know better, they change when they can feel better, o...

In this episode of the "Bad Bosses Create Leaders" podcast, we delve into the profound impact of little 't' trauma on adult behavior with leadership coach Kurt Bush. 

Kurt shares his insights on how past experiences shape our present actions and offers practical advice for overcoming these challenges. 

Discover how self-awareness and reflection can transform your personal and professional life, and learn about the...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Luis Roman joins Rebecca to share what really happens at the intersection of HR, leadership, and company culture. 

With years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and startup environments, Luis gives us a human-centered take on what it means to lead with integrity, especially when systems fall short and people feel the impact.

We talk about:

• Why HR should be the protector of both ...

You can’t lead AI transformation if you don’t understand how people respond to change.

In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, change strategist Marina Morgan joins Rebecca to unpack the real obstacles behind AI integration, not software, not infrastructure, but people. 

Marina shares how leaders can support emotional resilience, build adaptability, and create space for teams to explore new technology without fear, bu...

Julie Holunga is on a mission to rid the world of lazy leadership. In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, she joins Rebecca to call out the communication habits and leadership defaults that derail even the most well-meaning teams.

From overloaded calendars to vague feedback, Julie breaks down the small choices that lead to big problems and shares how intentional leadership helps teams align faster, communicate more ...

You’re ready to grow. So why does it still feel impossible to move forward?

In this empowering episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, coach and author Hilda Fainsod shares how leaders can get out of their own way by learning to identify and interrupt the mental saboteurs that keep them stuck. Drawing from her years of coaching executives through change, Hilda explains how to lead yourself first, especially when the road ahe...

Explore the transformative journey of leadership with Chris Gillen as he delves into the concept of "The Villain Trap." 

Discover how blame and villainization can silently erode trust within organizations and personal relationships. 

Chris shares insights from his book, offering a fresh perspective on moving from a victim mindset to one of ownership, and how this shift can redefine leadership both at work and at home.

Connec...

Explore the transformative journey of Betsy Pepine as she navigates life-altering challenges, from a career in pharmaceuticals to thriving in real estate. 

Discover how Betsy redefined success by breaking free from societal and self-imposed boxes, embracing change, and finding her true passion. 

This episode delves into the power of self-awareness, the courage to pivot, and the importance of writing your own narrative.

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Ever wondered how to transition from being a specialist to a leader without losing your edge? 

In this episode, Dipti Patel and Rebecca Vickers explore the art of leadership, sharing insights on preventing burnout, fostering team growth, and balancing data with emotional intelligence. 

Whether you're a high performer or guiding one, discover strategies to enhance your leadership journey and make impactful decisions. 

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Mentorship has been hijacked by corporate buzzwords and checkbox programs. But what if real mentorship isn’t something you assign, it’s something you earn?

In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, Dr. Deborah Heiser reframes everything we think we know about mentoring. As a developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, Deborah breaks down the emotional core of real mentorship, why it can’t be forced, a...

In this episode of Bad Bosses, Great Leaders, we’re joined by Jurriaan Kamer, a former software engineer turned organizational change agent, who unpacks what really holds teams and companies back from high performance.

From the myth of empowerment to the illusion of strategy, Jurriaan challenges traditional leadership roles and invites us to rethink what it means to lead effectively. Drawing on his experience in self-manag...

In this rare group conversation, Rebecca interviews the founders of Alliance Practice—Lee Manis, Bob Briggs, and Thomas Bognanno—for a masterclass in mission-driven leadership. 

With over 100 years of combined nonprofit and business experience, these three leaders unpack what most people get wrong about scaling, why alignment trumps ambition, and how trauma-informed leadership is reshaping the future of impact work. 

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