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Is your boss a control freak, a constant critic, or an inept supervisor? Having a manager you can’t stand can be unbearable. But instead of quitting or acting out, you can take charge of the situation. In this podcast, Katherine Crowley, a Harvard-trained psychotherapist, and Kathi Elster, a management consultant, offer tips on how to manage the most challenging authority figures with a four-step program: detect, detach, depersonalize and deal. Together, they have written a new book titled “Working for You Isn’t Working for Me: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Boss.”

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Are you stuck in a rut and yearning for a more fulfilling career? In this podcast, bestselling author Rick Smith offers three steps that will help you move outside your comfort zone and pursue your passions. He speaks from first-hand experience, having worked in a midlevel job for years before making “the leap” to become a successful entrepreneur.  His book is titled “The Leap: How 3 Simple Changes Can Propel Your Career from Good to Great.”

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Is your company hunkering down during this economic storm? If so, bestselling author Bill George says it may be losing an opportunity for a great transformation.  In this podcast, the Harvard professor and former CEO of Medtronic explains how leaders are developed through crises and he offers practical advice making the most of tough times. Among the lessons he shares from his new book “7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis,” “dig deep for the root cause” and “never waste a good crisis.” His other books include “True North” and “Authentic Leadership.”

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He is one of the most recognized agents in professional sports and has represented a host of superstars, including Michael Jordan. In this podcast, Donald Dell discusses his winning tactics in dealmaking. He explains why you should not make the first offer, the biggest mistake people make in negotiations and how to “negotiate backwards.” His new book is titled “Never Make the First Offer (Except When You Should)” published by Portfolio.

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Want to be more productive at work? BNET’s “Business Hacks” blogger Dave Johnson shares his favorite gadgets and apps to get the most out of your day, including Google Voice, the Palm Pre and TripIt.com. Find out why he can’t live without them.

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Are praise and criticism a waste of time?  In this podcast, Charles Jacobs, author of “Management Rewired,” uses the latest developments in neuroscience to argue that positive and negative feedback do not improve performance, and in fact, might make it worse. Jacobs turns conventional management theory on its head and explains how relying on emotion instead of logic will lead to better business decisions and how managers can motivate employees.

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Did you know that a nod of the head can send different messages, depending on your gender? In this podcast, Carol Kinsey Goman, author of “The Nonverbal Advantage: Secrets and Science of Body Language at Work,” discusses the differing communication styles of men and women, how both sides are most misunderstood, and how they can leverage their strengths.

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So, you recycle your paper waste and use a ceramic mug instead of paper cups. What else can you do to reduce your carbon footprint at work? In this podcast, Greenhance’s Jennifer Kaplan offers some easy ways to make your workplace more eco-friendly — from reusing toner cartridges to using Web conferencing to reduce business travel. She also give tips on getting all employees to cooperate with environmental efforts. Greenhance is a Washington D.C.-based firm that helps small businesses go green.

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How can you produce quick results for your organization? In this podcast, bestselling author Jason Jennings explains the traits and tactics of CEOs who have created the greatest amount of economic value since the year 2000. Jennings discusses how each executive was guided by rules that defied conventional thinking and how you can do the same. His latest book, “Hit the Ground Running: A Manual for New Leaders,” is published by Portfolio.

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Do you ever wonder what drives successful innovators? Neuroscientist Gregory Berns says their brains are literally wired differently, allowing them to achieve what others deem impossible. In this podcast, Berns discusses the science behind creative thinking and why exposing yourself to new situations can unleash your potential to think outside the box. Berns has written a fascinating book titled “Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently.”

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