This Week in America with Ric Bratton

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 Bullsht: Straight-Talk at Work* and Don't Kill the Bosses!ABOUT THIS WEEK IN AMERICAThis 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.KEYWORDSSam 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 interviewListen 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.

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 Bullsht: Straight-Talk at Work* and Don't Kill the Bosses!ABOUT THIS WEEK IN AMERICAThis 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.KEYWORDSSam 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 interviewListen 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.

What does it really mean to age gracefully? According to longtime This Week in America guest Susan Smith Jones, PhD, it isn't about turning back the clock. It's about moving forward with energy, enthusiasm, gratitude, purpose and joy.Susan returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton for an uplifting conversation about aging gracefully and creating a vibrant, joyful and purpose-filled life at any age.Drawing on decades of experience in holistic health and wellness, Susan shares practical strategies for nurturing body, mind and spirit as we grow older. Her approach emphasizes six important areas: sleep, prayer, nutrition, exercise, nature and enthusiasm.Susan also discusses the importance of gratitude, kindness, curiosity, humor and having something meaningful to look forward to. Aging well isn't simply about appearance. It's about continuing to learn, grow, contribute and appreciate the everyday moments that make life meaningful.Susan Smith Jones, PhD, is a holistic health and lifestyle educator, motivational speaker and author who taught health and fitness at UCLA for 30 years. Her many books focus on healthy living, positive aging, wellness and creating a more balanced life.ABOUT THIS WEEK IN AMERICAThis 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 health and wellness, personal development, books, business, 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.KEYWORDSSusan Smith Jones, Susan Smith Jones PhD, aging gracefully, healthy aging, positive aging, aging well, active aging, longevity, wellness, vibrant health, gratitude, purpose, healthy habits, nutrition, exercise, sleep, nature, holistic health, positive attitude, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, wellness podcast, healthy aging podcastListen to Ric Bratton's conversation with Susan Smith Jones, PhD, for practical ideas on aging gracefully, maintaining vibrant health, cultivating gratitude and purpose, and finding more joy at every stage of life.

What does it really mean to age gracefully? According to longtime This Week in America guest Susan Smith Jones, PhD, it isn't about turning back the clock. It's about moving forward with energy, enthusiasm, gratitude, purpose and joy.Susan returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton for an uplifting conversation about aging gracefully and creating a vibrant, joyful and purpose-filled life at any age.Drawing on decades of experience in holistic health and wellness, Susan shares practical strategies for nurturing body, mind and spirit as we grow older. Her approach emphasizes six important areas: sleep, prayer, nutrition, exercise, nature and enthusiasm.Susan also discusses the importance of gratitude, kindness, curiosity, humor and having something meaningful to look forward to. Aging well isn't simply about appearance. It's about continuing to learn, grow, contribute and appreciate the everyday moments that make life meaningful.Susan Smith Jones, PhD, is a holistic health and lifestyle educator, motivational speaker and author who taught health and fitness at UCLA for 30 years. Her many books focus on healthy living, positive aging, wellness and creating a more balanced life.ABOUT THIS WEEK IN AMERICAThis 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 health and wellness, personal development, books, business, 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.KEYWORDSSusan Smith Jones, Susan Smith Jones PhD, aging gracefully, healthy aging, positive aging, aging well, active aging, longevity, wellness, vibrant health, gratitude, purpose, healthy habits, nutrition, exercise, sleep, nature, holistic health, positive attitude, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, wellness podcast, healthy aging podcastListen to Ric Bratton's conversation with Susan Smith Jones, PhD, for practical ideas on aging gracefully, maintaining vibrant health, cultivating gratitude and purpose, and finding more joy at every stage of life.

What really happens when casual gambling becomes an addiction—and how much of the casino experience is designed to keep you playing?Author Matt Shea joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to discuss his book The Casino Down the Street, based on Shea’s three-year study of casinos and his own personal experience with gambling addiction.After ignoring his father’s warnings and beginning to gamble himself, Shea says he eventually found himself caught in addiction. His experience—and what he describes as spiritual intervention that helped him break free—inspired him to investigate how casinos operate and why gambling can become so difficult to walk away from.Matt and Ric discuss the different types of gamblers, warning signs of addiction, the psychology behind casinos, the risks associated with online gambling, and why older adults can be particularly vulnerable. Shea also shares what he learned from his own journey and why he hopes the book can help people recognize a problem before gambling costs them far more than money.This Week in America with Ric Bratton is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring conversations with authors, experts, innovators and newsmakers from around the world. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ric Bratton, the program is distributed across more than 100 radio stations and 28 podcast platforms, with additional exposure through YouTube and social media.Matt Shea, author of The Casino Down the Street, coming up on This Week in America.www.mattsheabooks.nethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1638681406?ref_=ast_author_ofdp#GamblingAddiction #MattShea #ThisWeekInAmericaYOUTUBE TAGSMatt Shea, The Casino Down the Street, gambling addiction, casino addiction, problem gambling, gambling recovery, dangers of gambling, casino psychology, online gambling addiction, signs of gambling addiction, gambling help, casinos, compulsive gambling, senior gambling, gambling awareness, addiction recovery, Ric Bratton, This Week in America, TWIAKeywords: Matt Shea, The Casino Down the Street, gambling addiction, problem gambling, casino addiction, gambling recovery, dangers of casinos, online gambling, online gambling addiction, casino psychology, compulsive gambling, signs of gambling addiction, senior citizens and gambling, addiction recovery, Ric Bratton, This Week in America