
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 | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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You've heard it your whole life. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
And most of the time? That's good advice.
But in this week's tip, Desiree challenges the idea that you always have to find the positive spin — and introduces a concept th... more
Why does feedback feel so uncomfortable at work?
Why do annual reviews often feel unhelpful?
Why do employees get defensive?
And why do leaders wait so long to address issues that by the time they finally say something, it feels overwhelming?
In ... more
Your team is always watching, whether you realize it or not. In this leadership tip episode, Desiree shares why the habits you model at work and at home shape the culture, mindset, and confidence of the people around you.
Show Notes:
Your team does... more
What happens when you care deeply about your team… but they stop respecting your leadership?
In this episode, Desiree is joined by Drew from the Iron and Empathy podcast for a conversation about one of the hardest parts of leadership: balancing acco... 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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2. Nichelle Lund
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