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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. Top-Rated Episodes:How to Fix a Toxic Culture with Emotional Intelligence (and Rebuild Trust as a Manager), 5 Steps to Run One-on-One Meetings That Actually Build Trust, How to Handle Conflict at Work as a Manager (Without Avoiding or Exploding), The Hidden Habits That Quietly Kill Team Performance, The One Skill That Separates Great Managers from Average Ones, How to Lead When Your Team Knows More Than You Do, Why Perfectionism Is Costing You Respect as a Manager

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    How Great Managers Prevent Team Conflict (Before It Even Starts)

    Take your DISC or Working Genius assessment Your team finally hits its stride, but how do you keep it that way? Learn the simple mindset that prevents conflict before it starts, builds trust fast, and keeps meetings focused. Practical scripts you can use today.  Last week we talked about five steps to turn workplace drama into team trust. The week before that, how to handle a negative employee. Today we protect those gains by shifting how you show up, before issues grow. Teams slip back into artificial harmony, side conversations, and missed expectations. Leaders either jump to conclusions or avoid hard talks, and meetings drag without decisions.  Pain points  • Circular, low-energy meetings and quiet disengagement  • Second-guessing intentions and reacting to incomplete stories  • Pressure to have all the answers as a new manager  Solution  Lead with curiosity. Desiree breaks it into four practical habits you can model and coach: Assume positive intent to create space before you respond.Encourage the right kind of conflict so passion fuels progress, not drama.Test the story you’re telling yourself to get out of assumptions and into facts.Ask better, smaller questions like “What am I missing?”, “What does success look like for you?”, and “What’s getting in your way?”, so people own the outcome.You’ll also hear how personality wiring (DISC and Working Genius) affects your default reactions, and why curiosity beats certainty when you want a team that’s engaged, accountable, and drama-free.  Key Takeaways  • Curiosity before conclusions keeps conflict constructive.  • Treat conflict as feedback to solve the real issue, not the symptoms.  • Small, open questions unlock clarity, buy-in, and faster decisions. Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    How to Handle Conflict at Work as a Manager: 5 Steps to Rebuild Trust

    Workplace conflict doesn’t just disappear, it spreads. Learn five practical steps to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and fix a toxic culture so your team can perform at its best. If you’ve ever walked into a meeting and felt the tension before anyone said a word, this episode is for you. When workplace drama turns into silence, gossip, or passive-aggressive behavior, you’re not just managing conflict, you’re managing culture. In this episode of You’re the Boss, Now What?, leadership coach Desiree Petrich shares the five steps she uses when she’s brought in to help teams rebuild trust and communication after conflict has taken root. You’ll learn how to transform team tension into connection and turn uncomfortable conversations into meaningful progress. These are the same frameworks Desiree uses inside her leadership coaching and team development workshops, designed to help leaders protect their team’s energy and build healthy, high-performing workplaces. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to identify when workplace tension has turned into toxicityThe right way to “clear the air” without losing control of the conversationHow self-awareness and behavioral tools (like DISC or Working Genius) reduce frictionWhy creating a shared team language makes accountability easierHow vulnerability and consistency build long-term trustA simple monthly rhythm to keep conflict healthy and communication strongKey Takeaways Conflict handled early builds trust. Avoiding it just builds resentment.Awareness dissolves drama. When people understand each other, tension loses power.Trust is a practice, not a project. It’s built through consistent, honest conversations.Leadership Game Questions What are three things our team does well, and what are three things we could do better? What is one challenge we are currentlyl facing as a team? What can we change in ourselves to improve our situation? What group of people do we need to be more intentional about listening to? (Employees / Clients / Customers / Shareholders / Ambassadors / etc.)What makes a day successful for you?  "Keep the Conversation Going" Questions 1. What's working?  2. Where are we drifting from who we said we'd b Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    Stop Negativity Before It Spreads: A Manager’s Guide to Keeping Top Talent

    One negative employee can tank performance by 30 to 40 percent. Learn how to tell the difference between realism and pessimism, protect team dynamics, and know when it’s time to let someone go with confidence.  Last week we talked about imposter syndrome, storytelling, and executive presence with a communication Matt Mosich. This week we shift from the stories in your head to the stories on your team. If you’ve inherited a high performer who drags down morale, you’re not alone. Many first-time managers avoid action because conflict feels risky and backfilling is hard. Meanwhile, your best people consider leaving. In this episode, we unpack the root causes behind “negativity” and why not all pushback is toxic. You’ll learn how to spot the difference between a realist who’s trying to protect the team and a pessimist who drains it, how to coach for better behavior, and how to document impact so HR conversations are clear and actionable. You’ll also get three reflection questions to help you decide if it’s time to let someone go. Key Takeaways  • Realism vs pessimism: identify intent, not just tone, so you don’t label constructive risk checks as negativity.  • Coachable or contagious: use behavior impact and willingness to change to decide your next step.  • Protect the team’s energy: leaders keep culture by addressing harmful behavior early and documenting impact, not just attitude.  Want help understanding your team’s default styles so meetings stop derailing and decisions stick? Take a quick self-awareness assessment and explore DISC or Working Genius for your team at intentionalaction.net/self-awareness. Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Lead with Confidence | Matt Mosich

    If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in your leadership role — or that you’re just “faking it” — you’re not alone.  This episode will show you how to stop letting imposter syndrome run the show and start leading with presence and authority. Matt, an executive communication and storytelling coach, shares how he went from hiding behind self-doubt to helping CEOs and founders find their voice — and how you can do the same. By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover: How to identify the stories holding you back and rewrite themWhat confidence actually is and how to access it before any meetingA simple storytelling framework to build trust fast with your teamKey Takeaways Confidence isn’t a feeling — it’s a choice you practice daily.Your story shapes how you lead. Rewrite it to reflect the leader you’re becoming.Storytelling builds trust faster than authority alone ever could. Connect with Matt on Linkedin  Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    The Secret to All-Day Energy for Leaders (It’s Not More Coffee)

    Part two of our energy mini-series! Learn five glucose hacks to help first-time managers stay focused, avoid the afternoon crash, and lead their teams with steady energy all day long. Listen to Part 1: New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager Last week we talked about how sleep impacts your energy as a leader. This week, we’re tackling the other half of the equation—what’s actually happening in your body all day that makes you tired, irritable, and unfocused. If you’ve ever hit that 2 p.m. crash, snapped at a teammate, or reached for another cup of coffee to power through, this episode is for you. We will talk about five practical glucose-stabilizing hacks that help you sustain your energy, sharpen your focus, and lead your team with more patience and presence. You’ll learn how blood sugar impacts your mood, motivation, and ability to manage effectively, and what you can do about it starting today. By the end, you’ll see how managing your energy isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s leadership development in action. Because when your energy dips, so does your influence. Key Takeaways How glucose spikes drain your patience, focus, and confidence at workFive sustainable habits to prevent the afternoon crash: savory breakfast, food order, post-meal movement, pairing carbs with protein, and the apple cider vinegar trickWhy steady energy makes you a calmer, more consistent leader who builds trust and holds employees accountableLinks As Promised! Glucose Goddess on Instagram Glucose Revolution Book  Glucose Goddes Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager | Morgan Adams

    New managers don’t need another hack, they need sleep that supports leadership. Sleep coach Morgan Adams shares simple circadian rhythm habits so you show up clear-minded, calm, and confident at work. Last week we talked about building trust and holding employees accountable with effective one-on-ones. This week, we’re zooming out: your energy and focus start long before the meeting, while you sleep. Struggling to lead with confidence because you’re exhausted, foggy, or short-tempered? New managers often try more coffee, later nights, and weekend catch-up. That’s not Coaching for Managers, it’s burnout on repeat. Here’s the fix: strengthen your circadian rhythm. In this Leadership Podcast for New Managers, sleep coach Morgan Adams breaks down manager-friendly habits that reduce 3 a.m. wakeups, stabilize energy, and help you run better team meetings, hold employees accountable, and handle conflict without snapping. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:  • Why “bright days, dark nights” is the simplest way to reset your sleep and leadership focus  • The MEQ chronotype quiz and how to schedule team meetings for better Team Dynamics  • Seven daily habits that improve sleep quality and office performance: morning light, dim evenings, consistent wake time (even on weekends), smart napping rules, cool-dark-quiet bedroom setup, five-minute “mindfulness snacks,” and a high-protein breakfast to stabilize glucose  • How social jet lag wrecks Monday mornings (and what to do instead)  • When blue-light glasses help, when they don’t, and what to buy to avoid cheap knockoffs  • How steady glucose curbs afternoon crashes so you can lead effective team meetings and coach Difficult Employees without losing your patience Key Takeaways  • Consistency beats hacks: a regular sleep-wake window improves decision-making, patience, and How to Be a Better Manager.  • Align work with people: know your team’s chronotypes to reduce burnout, improve Team Dynamics, and How to Lead Effective Team Meetings.  • Stabilize energy: protein-forward mornings and fewer spikes help you hold employees accountable and handle conflict at work as a manager. Up next: I read Glucose Revolution so you don’t have to—how steady glucose gives new managers more all-day energy Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    5 Steps to Make One-on-One Meetings Build Trust Instead of Waste Time

    Last week we talked about accountability and why trust is the foundation for holding employees accountable. This week, let’s get practical. The problem? One-on-ones often feel awkward, get canceled, or turn into quick status updates. Managers end up doing all the talking, rushing through them, or skipping them entirely until annual reviews roll around. The result? Frustration, missed opportunities, and a team that doesn’t feel supported. The solution? Structure your one-on-ones so they build trust, create connection, and drive accountability. In this episode, I walk you through what managers get wrong — and 5 simple steps you can use to make your meetings actually matter. Key Takeaways One-on-ones are for coaching and trust, not status updatesA repeatable 5-step structure turns awkward meetings into growth conversationsWritten commitments at the end create accountability without micromanaging Subscribe and Follow for new manager tips, coaching for managers, and strategies on how to lead effective team meetings. If you found this episode helpful, leave a quick review so other new managers can find this leadership podcast. Episode Links  The Trust About Employee Engagement - 3 Tools to Engage Your Team I Read "Death By Meeting" So You Don't Have To  Coaching for Managers, Desiree Petrich, First-Time Manager Podcast, Leadership Podcast for New Managers, Team Dynamics, How to Build Trust as a Manager, How to Hold Employees Accountable, How to Be a Better Manager, How to Lead Effective Team Meetings, New Manager Tips. Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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    How to Hold Your Team Accountable Without Carrying Their Problems

    Ever feel like managing a team means carrying everyone’s mistakes, conflicts, and missed deadlines on your shoulders? You’re not alone. Many first-time managers fall into people-pleasing, micromanaging, or doing the work themselves instead of coaching their team. That weight leads to burnout, toxic culture, and imposter syndrome in leadership. But managing isn’t about fixing, it’s about building. In this episode, Desiree Petrich unpacks how to build a team that feels like a community: one built on trust, productive conflict, real commitment, and shared accountability. You’ll learn how to apply Patrick Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, why the Platinum Rule matters for team dynamics, and how to overcome the fears that keep managers from holding employees accountable. By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: Why new managers avoid accountability conversations—and the exact scripts to use insteadHow to apply trust, conflict, and commitment to build accountability that sticksWays to use the Platinum Rule to adapt your leadership style to different team membersAdditional Links: • Self-Awareness Assessments to use in Team Development • Listen to the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Recap episode  • Listen to the 5 Love Languages Episode  Connect With Desiree on Linkedin Buy the book - Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. 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 | Website Coachin...

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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. Top-Rated Episodes:How to Fix a Toxic Culture with Emotional Intelligence (and Rebuild Trust as a Manager), 5 Steps to Run One-on-One Meetings That Actually Build Trust, How to Handle Conflict at Work as a Manager (Without Avoiding or Exploding), The Hidden Habits That Quietly Kill Team Performance, The One Skill That Separates Great Managers from Average Ones, How to Lead When Your Team Knows More Than You Do, Why Perfectionism Is Costing You Respect as a Manager

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