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. 1D AGO

    How Leaders Can Reduce Turnover by Rethinking Team Culture | Eric Termuende 

    You hired someone with huge potential. You trained them. You invested in them. Six months later, they’re gone. If turnover feels constant, the issue might not be talent. It might be how your culture is being experienced. In this episode, Desiree sits down with global keynote speaker and bestselling author Eric Termuende to unpack what’s actually driving turnover in today’s workplace. They explore why high turnover is often a symptom of a dysfunctional relationship between employees and companies—and how leaders can shift that dynamic. You’ll hear: Why generic mission, vision, and values statements fail to attract the right peopleHow to differentiate your culture so the right talent opts in (and the wrong talent opts out)Why alignment in how work gets done matters more than perks or flexibilityHow misalignment quietly drives away your best performersWhy small, one-degree shifts build trust faster than massive culture overhaulsHow healthy conflict, built on trust, is required for high-performing teamsIf you’re frustrated by disengagement, misalignment, or constant turnover, this conversation will change how you think about culture—and how you lead.  ● Eric Termuende’s Book: Rethink Work  ●Connect with Eric on LinkedIn ●Eric's Website Books Recommended by Eric: ● The Culture Code — Daniel Coyle ● Predictably Irrational — Dan Ariely ● Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Submit a Question for the Podcast! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Tune in every Monday for your weekly Leadership Tip Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | ...

    24 min
  2. FEB 19

    The Manager’s Guide to Working Genius in Team Meetings | Tessa Kampen

    Why do your meetings feel exhausting? Why does one person dominate while someone else disengages completely? If you’re leading meetings as a new manager and walking away frustrated, unclear, or stuck repeating the same conversations, this episode will help. Most leaders assume disengagement is about attitude.  They assume domination is about ego.  They assume lack of follow-through is laziness. But it’s usually none of those things. It’s misaligned energy. Desiree and Tessa walk through Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius framework and explain how each genius shows up inside meetings, and how understanding it improves communication in the workplace, team accountability, and overall team management. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: • Why meetings feel draining and how to clarify their purpose  • How to structure meetings so the right conversations happen at the right time  • The two changes that immediately improve team accountability If you want your team to commit, follow through, and stop dreading meetings, this framework is a practical starting point. Connect with Tessa Kampen  Working Genius Assessment  The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni  Meetings Series  How Managers Build Team Accountability During and After Meetings3 Ways Meetings Drain Your Team and Create Conflict at Work How to Make Meeting More Effective and Engaging | Lessons from Death By Meeting by Patrick Lencioni Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Submit a Question for the Podcast! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Tune in every Monday for your weekly Leadership Tip Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | ...

    35 min
  3. FEB 12

    Why Being "Busy" Is Getting in the Way of Effective Leadership | Sarah Ohanesian

    If you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly busy—but nothing truly important is moving forward—busyness may be the problem, not the solution. In this episode, Desiree is joined by productivity expert Sarah Ohanesian to challenge the belief that doing more equals leading better. They explore why New Year productivity plans fall apart so quickly, how unrealistic expectations fuel burnout, and why leaders often reward visible busyness instead of meaningful impact. Sarah introduces the idea of the “productivity parade”—work that looks impressive but distracts from what actually matters—and explains how meetings, unclear expectations, and outdated metrics quietly reinforce it. You’ll learn how to identify true non-negotiables, use your calendar as a leadership tool, integrate work and life priorities realistically, and close the clarity gap that drives disengagement. Sarah also shares her COAT framework (Clarity, Organize, Act, Take Time) and a simple time-tracking challenge that helps leaders see where their time is really going. If you want less burnout, more clarity, and a team focused on real results—not just looking busy—this episode is for you. Sarah's Book Recommendation: Rocket Fuel Sarah's Website: SO Productive Sarah's LinkedIn Link to episode: 3 Tools to Get Your Team to Care as Much as You Do Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Submit a Question for the Podcast! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Tune in every Monday for your weekly Leadership Tip Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre Connect: Linked In | Instagram | ...

    26 min
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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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