
A leadership podcast for managers who want stronger teams, less drama, and more trust at work.
If you are a manager of people, this podcast is your playbook for the real challenges of leadership!
Each week, your host Desiree Petrich shares practical tools and frameworks from Working Genius, DISC, and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team to help you:
Hold employees accountable without micromanaging
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusiness | |||

“My employee doesn’t seem to care anymore… what do I do?”
They used to be reliable.
Motivated.
Easy to manage.
And now?
You feel like you’re micromanaging just to get the bare minimum.
It’s frustrating.
And honestly… a little confusing.
Becau... more
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Last week we talked about what it looks like when you hit survival mode.
This week is one simple step to get yourself out of it.
What’s the thing you keep putting off?
The appointment you haven’t made.
The email... more
Have you ever had an employee where you think…
“Do you even care anymore?”
They used to show up early
They used to go above and beyond
And now… something feels off
You try to motivate them
But nothing seems to work
Here’s the shift:
You can’t... more
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Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything feels hard… and you’re just trying to make it through as a manager?
The kind of week where your energy is low, your te... more
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Desiree’s ‘You’re the Boss, Now What?’ is clear, practical, and easy to follow. It’s a helpful listen if you’re new to managing people or want a straightforward refresher on leadership basics. Highly recommend!
I was honored to be a guest on this show and enjoyed the in-depth conversation and insights that we discussed. Every episode is packed with practical and actionable ideas that you can use in your own life and workplace
Finally, a podcast that will help you grow as a leader that isn’t 2 hours long! Desiree is easy to listen to, smart, and engaging solo, and has a way of pulling out the best bites of wisdom from her guests. Whether it’s your first day in management or you’ve been leading people for a long time, you will take away a nugget of wisdom that will improve the way you show up with your people. Subscribed!
Desiree shares her expertise with a curiosity for her guests’ experiences and perspectives. An enjoyable and informative listen every time!
Love the examples that Desiree and her guests share. Very relatable and easy to apply.
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Two practical leadership conversations and solo insights focus on building healthier teams, reducing drama, and increasing trust at work. Episodes emphasize psychological safety, clear accountability, effective one-on-one and team meetings, and applying frameworks from well-known books to real-world leadership challenges. Listeners can expect actionable techniques for managing conflict, fostering belonging, and improving performance without micromanagement, all delivered in concise, implementation-ready segments. A notable strength is blending established leadership concepts with relatable stories and quick takeaways that can be immediately applied in daily work life.
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1. Tom Webb
2. Tessa Campin
3. Greg Kettner
4. Eric Termuende
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6. Jim Fielding
7. Andy Storch
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