Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent, joins EOS Implementer Beth Fahey on Bad Boss Confessional to share the hard-earned lessons behind his biggest leadership missteps. From hiring failures to communication breakdowns, Jonathan reveals how applying EOS principles, empowering teams, and leading with clarity transformed his management style, and his company’s success. A must-listen for founders and business leaders seeking better hiring, smarter delegation, and stronger organizational health.
00:45 Meet Jonathan Reynolds
03:00 The Dirty Underbelly of Recruiting
05:09 Hiring for Performance
08:20 Onboarding Success
10:11 A Hiring Confession
15:06 The Visionary’s Blind Spots
19:15 Vulnerability in Leadership
22:00 The Power of Sabbaticals
27:48 Encouraging Risk and Growth
30:00 Cultivating Trust in Leadership
36:07 The Importance of Clarity
41:48 Understanding Different Perspectives
47:12 Building a Culture of Generosity
About:
Beth Fahey is a leadership coach, Expert EOS Implementer, and co-creator of the How to Be a Great Boss Workshops. With nearly 40 years of hands-on leadership experience, Beth has worn many hats: from working in film and owning a bakery to leading a national trade association.
Now, as the host of The Bad Boss Confessional, she shares candid stories about the challenges of leadership, mistakes made, lessons learned, and the path to becoming the kind of boss your team actually wants to follow. Through humor, honesty, and heart, Beth is on a mission to help leaders grow, one confession at a time.
Show Links
For more information about Beth Fahey follow the links below.
Website:
www.eosworldwide.com/beth-fahey
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BethFaheyEOS
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/bethfaheyeos/
TikTok:
www.tiktok.com/@bethfaheyeos
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/bethfahey/
Bad Boss Confessional YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@badbossconfessional
Beth's Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@bethfaheyeos
Guest Links
Website:
https://www.titustalent.com/
Website:
https://jonathandreynolds.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanreynolds/
Thanks to our Sponsors
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this episode possible:
- Titus Talent – Helping organizations make the best hiring decisions with performance-based talent strategies.
- Strety – Empowering teams through strategic planning and performance management tools built for modern workforces.
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