Episode #3796
Episode 3796: Good People, Bad Managers: Sam Culbert on Fixing Management at Work Weekend of 9-26 seg 3
Why do good people sometimes become bad managers—and what can organizations do about it? Samuel A. Culbert, PhD , author of Good People, Bad Managers: How Work Culture Corrupts Good Intentions , joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to challenge some long-held assumptions about management and the workplace. Culbert argues that many workplace problems aren't caused by inherently bad people, but by management systems and corporate cultures that encourage the wrong behaviors. Employees and managers can become trapped in environments where protecting themselves, pleasing the boss and following dysfunctional practices take priority over producing the best results. In his conversation with Ric, Culbert explores how organizations can create healthier and more productive relationships between managers and employees. He discusses accountability, communication, trust and why managers need to understand what employees require to perform at their best. Samuel A. Culbert is Professor Emeritus of Management and Organizations at UCLA's Anderson School of Management and a noted author and workplace management expert. His books include Good People, Bad Managers , Get Rid of the Performance Review! , Beyond Bullsh t: Straight-Talk at Work* and Don't Kill the Bosses! ABOUT THIS WEEK IN AMERICA This Week in America with Ric Bratton features conversations with authors, experts and fascinating people from around the world. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ric Bratton, the program explores books, business, health and wellness, personal development, family, lifestyle and more. This Week in America is available on leading podcast and digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn, Podomatic and many more. KEYWORDS Sam Culbert, Samuel Culbert, Good People Bad Managers, bad managers, management, leadership, workplace culture, workplace communication, employee engagement, corporate culture, management mistakes, better managers, business leadership, UCLA Anderson, workplace relationships, leadership podcast, management podcast, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, author interview Listen to Ric Bratton's conversation with Samuel A. Culbert, PhD, about Good People, Bad Managers and discover how workplace culture can undermine good intentions—and what managers and employees can do to build more productive working relationships.
