30. How Not To Be An A**hole, with Rob Kalwarowsky and Susan Hobson

Episode • Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 9m

We’ve all had THAT boss. But according to the data, 60% of us might be one of them…

How do we know if we’re an asshole? What behaviours are we adopting that make us destructive leaders? And how could values be the key to us transforming from assholes to A+ leaders?

We answer these questions and more with the help of our expert guests:

Susan Hobson

Susan is Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance Inc and Co-Host of The Leadership Launchpad Project Podcast, Canada’s #3 podcast for leaders.

She is a Forbes Coaches Council Member and expert in Mindset Strategy Architecture. After winning a National Championship and the NWHL Cup playing Professional Women's Hockey she graduated from Princeton University and has since dedicated her career to helping others be high performers, both personally and professionally.

Rob Kalwarowsky

Rob is a High Performance Leadership Coach, International Keynote Speaker & Co-Host Leadership Launchpad Project podcast.

He specializes in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Also a former professional athlete, Rob blends neuroscience, mindset coaching and high-performance leadership strategies with cutting-edge technology & data to provide a clear path to building a high-performing team.

PJ Brady

PJ is Founder of the Brave Smart Kind Company. Describing himself as an ‘Accidental Author and Speaker’, PJ believes in helping others. A proponent of living (and leading) with purpose, PJ coaches leaders, teachers, parents and organisations to work towards their goals with greater purpose.

He is also a sought-after thought leader, with keynote credits including TEDx Brussels and TEDx Ghent, Ernst & Young and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

Duncan So

Duncan is Founder of the Burnout Recovery Accelerator and Transcend the Hustle. He helps leaders and teams face challenges such as a lack of motivation, anxiety, and trauma from past experiences.

A seasoned consultant, Duncan has helped hundreds of companies transform their employees' situations, allowing them to rediscover joy, passion, and balance.

We discuss:

What behaviours create an asshole boss?
Are asshole bosses easy to spot?
What impact do asshole bosses have on our health and performance?
How can values cure being an asshole boss?
What other practical tools and activities can we engage with to be an A+ leader?