Pushing back on your boss can feel like walking a tightrope over a pit of career-ending lava—it’s risky, uncomfortable, and easy to avoid. But staying silent when something’s wrong can cost you, your team, and your company far more in the long run.

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, I dive into one of the toughest balancing acts in the workplace: knowing when and how to challenge your boss effectively. You’ll learn how to voice your opinions with confidence, handle disagreements with professionalism, and recognize the right moments to speak up (and when to hold back).

Packed with real-world examples, sharp insights, and practical strategies, this episode will help you navigate those tense conversations that can make—or break—your reputation.

Listen now and discover how to speak truth to power, protect your career, and build real respect along the way.

If you think 1:1 meetings are optional, congratulations — your team may be planning an exit.

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, host Wayne Robertson dives into the only meeting that actually matters: the 1:1. Yes, the meeting that makes employees sweat, managers panic, and calendars cry for mercy — but also the one that saves projects, builds trust, and keeps your team from secretly updating their LinkedIn profile during lunch.

Wayne breaks down why skipping 1:1s is basically leadership malpractice, how “Quick Chat?” is the corporate version of a jump scare, and why real leaders use these meetings to clear roadblocks, unlock talent, and prevent full-scale office meltdowns.

Because when done right, 1:1 meetings aren’t awkward at all — they’re the powerhouse conversations that turn confused employees into confident rockstars.

Tune in and discover why the most terrifying meeting on your calendar… might just be the one that saves your team.

When a team locks in with laser-sharp focus, everything changes—projects move faster, quality rises, and innovation flourishes. But when distractions take over, deadlines slip and frustration grows.

In this episode, Wayne Robertson breaks down why focus is one of the most powerful drivers of project success, how managers can protect it, and what happens when it’s ignored.

Welcome to Ignoring the Rules, where we challenge outdated business norms and explore bold, practical strategies for modern teams. Let’s dive into the force that can make or break your project: focus.