Why Good People Become Bad Bosses

Many managers never planned to lead people. They were promoted because they were technically strong, experienced or simply available. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher speaks with Joel Hilchey, author of The Six and a Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses, about how accidental managers can become more intentional leaders. They discuss: Why technical ability does not guarantee leadership ability How managers unintentionally create frustration and mediocrity Why feedback, accountability and career development matter How to support high performers without getting in their way What managers should do when their team succeeds or struggles How values can guide difficult leadership decisions A practical conversation for managers who want to lead people more thoughtfully and avoid becoming the kind of boss they never intended to be.