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The Horrors of LinkedIn

The Horrors of LinkedIn: Humblebrags, Work-iversaries, and Fake Leadership Lessons

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In this episode, Chuck Allen and Andrew Sheridan take a sharp, funny look at the “Horrors of LinkedIn” and why the platform often feels like a professional version of Instagram: a place where people perform success, manufacture envy, and turn everyday moments into forced leadership wisdom.

 

They dig into the most common LinkedIn tropes, including humblebrag announcements, algorithm-driven engagement (“Great job!” buttons), and the infamous work anniversary prompts that can land like a cruel joke for anyone stuck in a job they dislike. They also explore how hustle culture posts and pseudo-inspirational “influencer wisdom” can reinforce unhealthy workplace narratives, shifting responsibility onto individuals rather than fixing broken systems.

 

LinkedIn works best when you write in your own voice, stop performing for engagement, celebrate wins without fake humility, avoid autopilot interactions, and connect with people intentionally.


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Bad Bosses

How Bad Bosses Misuse Power—and What Great Leaders Do Instead

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If you’ve ever had a boss who wants to be cc’d on every email, bans overtime “effective immediately,” or mysteriously fires the smartest person in the room… congratulations. You’ve survived a power trip.

 

In this week’s episode of Humanize The Workplace, Chuck and Andrew take a joyful stroll through the wild, weird world of bad leadership—Reddit horror stories included. From micromanagers drowning in their own inboxes to managers threatened by employees who can operate a toilet with actual expertise, they dissect why fear-based leadership “works”… right up until everyone starts secretly applying for new jobs on their lunch break.

 

Then they flip the script: curiosity over control, listening over lecturing, and actually asking your employees what they need (radical, we know). Also: homework. Yes, homework. Chuck and Andrew want you to go find out what gifts your team is hiding while you’ve been busy pretending you’re the smartest person in the room.

 

If you’re leading people, this one’s for you. If you’ve worked for one of these bosses… yeah, enjoy the flashbacks.

 

Stay safe, stay kind and stay human.


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Manipulation

How Smart Leaders Spot—and Stop—Manipulation: From Mall Hustles to Team Meetings

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Ever had a stranger praise your forehead and grab your arm before asking for cash? Andrew has—right after a fresh haircut. Chuck? He let a mall kiosk smear raccoon cream under one eye and still forked over twenty bucks for soap.

 

Between laughs (and minor existential crises) they pull apart the Cialdini playbook—liking, reciprocity, commitment, sunk‑cost traps—and show how the same tricks keep smart people stuck in bad meetings, fake positivity, and endless “stretch roles.” By the end they’ve got a two‑word prescription for shady gurus and manipulative managers alike: stop it.

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Key takeaways:

🤝 Politeness ≠ Permission

😎 Liking Hooks You

📌 One “Yes” Snowballs

🎁 Freebies Expect Payback

💸 High Anchor, Easy Sell

🥵 Willpower Drains Fast

🔗 Tenure ≠ Handcuffs

🛑 Mission, Not Manipulation

✔️ Transparent or Trick?

✂️ Unsure? Just Stop.

 

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Is the Boss the Real Problem? (Probably.)

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Think your boss is bad? Wait till you hear about the guy who wanted his computer’s trash icon literally deleted because “it looked unsightly.” Chuck and Andrew dig into the bizarre reality of why the boss is the #1 employee complaint—and why so many folks still work their tails off to become one. From managers who claim “open communication” while their teams cower in silence, to higher-ups who think “delegation” means “do it, but read my mind,” we’re covering all the greatest hits of questionable leadership.

Whether you’re stuck reporting to a coffee-mug-throwing tyrant or realizing you might be the “kind-hearted” boss everyone secretly hates, this conversation will make you rethink your approach. Tune in for real stories, sarcastic commentary, and (hopefully) a spark of insight on how to stop being the reason your people pray for retirement. Because if you are “that boss,” there’s still time to swap the fear and frustration for a more human way of leading.

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Key takeaways:
🤯 Boss = #1 Complaint
🙈 Ignorance Hurts Everyone
🚫 Authority Isn’t a Shield
🌱 Develop or Lose Talent
🧳 Your Issues, Their Burden

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