You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders

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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 micromanagingHandle conflict at work before it turns into dramaBuild trust and respect as a confident, credible leaderFix a toxic culture and create a team that takes ownershipLead effective team meetings that inspire engagement and action Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire department, you’ll learn actionable strategies to create better communication, deeper trust, and a workplace people actually enjoy showing up to. You’ll also get quick takeaways from bestselling leadership books, so you can skip the fluff and apply what works! You’re the Boss, Now What? is your weekly dose of coaching for managers who want to do more than manage, they want to lead. Popular Topics Include: One-on-one meeting frameworks, handling team conflict, addressing passive-aggressive behavior, rebuilding trust after drama, navigating difficult employees, setting expectations without micromanaging, improving accountability conversations, fixing toxic communication patterns, leading effective team meetings, delegation strategies for overwhelmed managers, increasing team buy-in, coaching underperforming employees, giving feedback that lands, managing impostor syndrome at work, and creating a healthier, more human-centered culture. 

  1. 6d ago

    Delegate to AI Without Losing Your Edge as a Leader | Monica Marquez

    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, what your "zone of genius" actually means, and why delegation (yes, the same skill you use with your team) is now the skill that separates leaders who thrive with AI from leaders who get replaced by it. What You'll Learn: Why delegation is now an AI skill, not just a people skillThe four AI archetypes (and how to spot which one you are)How to use AI without losing your critical thinkingWhy "showing the long division" is the key to trustworthy AI outputWhat AI will never be able to replace in leadershipCall to Action: Curious where you land on the AI readiness spectrum? Take Monica's free Flip Factor assessment at flipfactor.ai and find out if you're an Explorer, Pioneer, Guardian, or Orchestrator. Links Mentioned: Take the Flip Factor AssessmentMonica Marques Ay Ay Ay AI! Newsletter Connect with Monica on LinkedInThis podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

  2. Jul 9

    A Framework for Giving Feedback | Lessons from Radical Candor by Kim Scott

    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 Desiree teaches more than almost anything else with the leaders she coaches. In this episode: The four types of feedback, and which one is quietly wrecking your team's trustWhy "good intentions don't erase bad impact"The order most leaders get backwards when resolving conflict at workRock stars vs superstars at work - is it a season, or a category? One question to try before your next hard conversation: am I about to avoid this, or am I about to be harsh about it? Links mentioned in this episode: Radical Candor Framework Buy Radical Candor on Amazon Podcast Episode on the Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Sign up for the newsletter at desireepetrich.com under the resources tab This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

  3. Jul 2

    Connecting and Communicating Across Generations at Work | Liz Carlson

    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 breaks down across generations, what shaped the way each generation shows up at work, and how leaders can start closing the gap without walking on eggshells. Liz shares what she's learned spending years inside real teams, including why 93 percent of communication is nonverbal, how Gen Z is misunderstood rather than broken, and why Gen X, millennials, and boomers each bring their own hardwired communication style to the table. Key Topics Covered: Why the basics of communication get skipped in favor of new programs and assessmentsThe breakdown of nonverbal communication and why tone and body language carry more weight than wordsWhat's really going on with Gen Z's communication habitsHow each generation was shaped, by parenting, technology, and the workplace they came intoPractical ways to lead people who process the world differently than you doWhy culture is defined by the worst behavior tolerated, not the best intentionsAbout Liz Carlson: Liz Carlson is a workplace teacher who spends her time inside real teams, helping leaders close the communication gaps that get in the way of trust and culture. She spent 12 years teaching in higher education, including designing and delivering business communication courses, and now brings that same lens to workplaces navigating five generations under one roof. Connect with Liz on Linkedin Intentional Leader Summit 2026 — Liz is a featured speaker.  Find more information at intentionalleadersummit.com This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

  4. Jun 25

    Your Team Doesn't Need a Perfect Boss. They Need a Human One | Kristin Miller

    What if the most powerful thing you could do as a leader has nothing to do with strategy, systems, or having all the answers? In this episode, I'm joined by Money Mindset and Life Alignment Coach Kristen Miller for a conversation that started in the comments of a LinkedIn post and was too good to leave there. This isn't a framework episode. There's no tidy checklist at the end. What there is is an honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversation about what it actually looks like to show up as a whole person in your leadership role -- and why that's exactly what your team needs from you. We talk about: Why sharing the behind the scenes of your life makes you a more credible leader, not less professional The leadership cringe confession -- what we both did early on that we'd never do now, and why talking about it matters The real cost of hiding your humanity from your team, even when you think you're protecting them The one question shift that gets you honest answers instead of defensiveness Your team doesn't need a perfect boss. They need a human one. Connect with Kristin Miller on Linkedin Follow Kristin's Substack: https://worthknowing25.substack.com This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

  5. Jun 18

    When to Let Go: Leadership Lessons for Work, Habits, and Relationships | Jacob Brown

    At some point, we all find ourselves holding on to something we know isn't working. A habit. A relationship. A team member. And we have really good reasons for it. Fear, convenience, comparison, not wanting to rock the boat. But what if the cost of holding on is higher than the cost of letting go? In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Brown, author of Avocado Leadership and one of the speakers at this year's Intentional Leader Summit. We dig into a principle he calls slow to hire, quick to fire, and we take it way beyond the workplace. In this episode we talk about: Why leaders hold on to toxic team members longer than they should, and what it's actually costing them How the behavior you tolerate as a leader defines the culture you create The "I know, I'm not, I'm open" framework for having courageous conversations Why boundaries aren't rules you set for other people How to stop holding on out of fear, convenience, or sunk cost Connect with Jacob Brown: Avocado Leadership Book: https://failforwardbrown.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobaaronbrown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjakebrown/ Intentional Leader Summit: Jacob is speaking this year. Grab your ticket: www.intentionalleadersummit.com This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

  6. Jun 11

    How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Why You Might Not Want To

    Have you ever wondered if feeling like a fraud might actually be a sign you're doing something right? In this episode of You're the Boss, Now What?, host Desiree Petrich takes on one of the most common experiences in leadership,  imposter syndrome, and reframes it completely. Imposter syndrome was first identified in 1978, and nearly 50 years later, it still shows up in every industry, every experience level, and every area of life. Whether you're a new manager questioning if your team respects you, a parent wondering if you're doing enough, or a leader eyeing your next promotion, the feeling that you're not as capable as others think you are is more universal than most people admit. In this episode, Desiree walks through seven questions that get to the root of what imposter syndrome actually is, where it comes from, and why eliminating it might not be the goal. Here's what she covers: Where imposter syndrome really comes from — and why comparison, societal expectations, and leadership intimidation all play a role The difference between humility and imposter syndrome, and why confusing the two keeps leaders stuck The rubber band theory of personal growth — and why the stretch is exactly where you want to be How to use comparison as a tool for leadership development instead of a trap that holds you back Why borrowing someone else's belief in you is one of the most underrated leadership skills available to new managers Whether we can ever fully overcome imposter syndrome — and what it says about you if you think you already have The difference between hiding your competence and desperately wanting others to see it — and why both come from the same place If you're a new manager trying to figure out what good leadership actually looks like, this episode is for you. This podcast for managers is here to help you: • Grow your leadership development  • Navigate team management with confidence  • Learn how to handle conflict at work  • Apply real, practical leadership tips If this episode helped you: Share it with another manager Leave a 5-star review Follow along for more support Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Connect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

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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 micromanagingHandle conflict at work before it turns into dramaBuild trust and respect as a confident, credible leaderFix a toxic culture and create a team that takes ownershipLead effective team meetings that inspire engagement and action Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire department, you’ll learn actionable strategies to create better communication, deeper trust, and a workplace people actually enjoy showing up to. You’ll also get quick takeaways from bestselling leadership books, so you can skip the fluff and apply what works! You’re the Boss, Now What? is your weekly dose of coaching for managers who want to do more than manage, they want to lead. Popular Topics Include: One-on-one meeting frameworks, handling team conflict, addressing passive-aggressive behavior, rebuilding trust after drama, navigating difficult employees, setting expectations without micromanaging, improving accountability conversations, fixing toxic communication patterns, leading effective team meetings, delegation strategies for overwhelmed managers, increasing team buy-in, coaching underperforming employees, giving feedback that lands, managing impostor syndrome at work, and creating a healthier, more human-centered culture. 

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