We spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work—so why do we let one bad boss ruin it all?
In this episode of TruthWorks, I sit down with Eric Charran, Microsoft Chief Architect and author of the explosive new book Have You Ever Had a Boss That…? Eric isn't just a tech veteran; he’s a screenwriter and leadership expert who has mapped out the hidden "DNA" of dysfunctional workplaces.
We dig deep into the uncomfortable reality of modern leadership. Eric reveals the 9 Boss Archetypes that secretly govern your office (are you working for a "Firefighter" or an "Attack Sub"?), and we debate the difference between a "hard" culture and a "toxic" one.
As the former CHRO of Netflix, I thought I had seen it all—but Eric’s psychological breakdown of why bad bosses exist (and why we keep hiring them) completely shifted my perspective. If you feel stuck, undervalued, or burnt out, this conversation is the manual you didn't know you needed.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- The "Attack Sub": How to spot the boss who sinks you from the shadows.
- Netflix vs. Microsoft: Comparing the "Keeper Test" to Eric's "Dysfunctional Archetypes."
- The "Firefighter" Trap: Why your boss creates crises just to save the day.
- Managing Up: The exact scripts to use when your leader is the problem.
- The AI Boss: Will algorithms eventually replace middle management?
