Bad Boss Confessional 01: Too Busy to Lead
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Jul 23, 2025 René Boer, author of 'How to Be a Great Boss' and EOS implementer, dives into the chaotic world of leadership. He shares personal stories about navigating leadership failures, highlighting the importance of empathy and communication. René emphasizes that effective leadership is about serving others rather than wielding authority. He challenges the modern leader to prioritize listening and building genuine connections. With practical tools and insights, he reassures anyone feeling overwhelmed that they have what it takes to lead well.
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From Pizza Hut Cook To Accidental Manager
- René started as a Pizza Hut cook making $1.65/hour and rose by volunteering for hard shifts and tasks.
- He became an accidental manager by stepping into the assistant manager role and learned leadership by doing.
Busyness Blocks Strategic Thinking
- Leaders are increasingly overwhelmed by noise and busyness, which undermines their ability to think strategically.
- René Boer argues thinking is harder than being busy and is essential to lead effectively.
Choose Vulnerability To Build Relationships
- Step back and choose vulnerability to build relationships and lean on others when leading.
- Prioritize developing win-win relationships to close the soft-skills gap René identifies.
