
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
Han... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareers | |||

AI isn't coming for your job. But it is changing what leadership looks like.
In this episode, Desiree sits down with Monica Marquez, founder of FlipWork, to talk about the human side of AI adoption. Monica breaks down why so many leaders feel behind... more
This week's tip is simple: stop waiting for permission to enjoy your own life. Desiree shares a personal story about her garden, some ceramic mushrooms, and the "mad libs excuse" that almost kept her from adding a little joy to her everyday.
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Do you avoid hard conversations, or handle them so bluntly they backfire?
In this episode, Desiree read the book Radical Candor by Kim Scott, so you don't have to.
This episode breaks down the framework from Kim Scott's Radical Candor, the one Des... more
Right now you're leading up to five generations on the same team, and most of what's getting lost between them has nothing to do with personality.
In this episode, Desiree sits down with workplace teacher Liz Carlson to unpack why communication brea... more
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Desiree is an awesome host and public speaker! She is easy to talk to and is very intelligent. I would definitely be a guest again on her podcast.
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!
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This show focuses on practical leadership and team development for managers, with a heavy emphasis on authentic, human-centered leadership, accountability, and healthier workplace cultures. Across episodes, listeners get frameworks and real-world tactics for one-on-one meetings, feedback, conflict resolution, and building trust, all grounded in actionable takeaways rather than buzzwords. Notable strengths include concise, experience-led coaching moments, guest perspectives from experienced leaders, and a consistent emphasis on balancing accountability with empathy to reduce drama and improve retention and engagement.
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