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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:
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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Leadership Tips | Stop Trying to Fit In
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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The Secret Behind Every High-Trust Team
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Share Your BHAG
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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5 Myths to Unlearn to Become a More Confident Leader
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Be Proud of Yourself
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Delegate to AI Without Losing Your Edge as a Leader | Monica Marquez
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Add a Little Whimsy
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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A Framework for Giving Feedback | Lessons from Radical Candor by Kim Scott
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Connecting and Communicating Across Generations at Work | Liz Carlson
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Your Team Doesn't Need a Perfect Boss. They Need a Human One | Kristin Miller
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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When to Let Go: Leadership Lessons for Work, Habits, and Relationships | Jacob Brown
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Why You Might Not Want To
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Eat The Lemon
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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How to Give Feedback Without Crushing Someone’s Confidence
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May 22, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Let Them Watch
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May 19, 2026 |
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How to Balance Accountability and Empathy as a Leader | Drew Moldenhauer
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May 15, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Find the Tension Between Presence and Progress
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May 12, 2026 |
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Why It’s So Hard to Make Connections as an Adult at Work | Nichelle Lund
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May 08, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Don't Let Your Intent Diminish
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May 05, 2026 |
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6 Ways to Re-Engage an Unmotivated Employee and Improve Employee Retention
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Leadership tips | Make the Appointment
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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How to Motivate an Unmotivated Employee Without Micromanaging
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Walk into the Wind
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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4 Ways to Get Your Energy Back as a Manager Without Burning Out
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Fill Your Cup
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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How to Get Your Team Working Toward the Same Goals | Lessons from The Culture Code with Tessa Kampen)
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Make It Work For You
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Why Conflict at Work Feels Hard | Lessons from The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle | Tessa Kampen
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | You Can't Hurry Love (or Results)
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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How to Build Psychological Safety on Your Team | Lessons from "The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle | Tessa Kampen
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Take the Fist Bump
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Your Next Leader Is Already on Your Team - A Smarter Approach to Leadership Development
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Create a Positive Spiral
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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How Leaders Create a Happier Workplace | Greg Kettner
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Check Your Surroundings
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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How Leaders Can Reduce Turnover by Rethinking Team Culture | Eric Termuende
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Redefine Humility
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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How to Prioritize What Actually Matters at Work for Yourself and Your Team
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | The Titanic Sank
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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The Manager’s Guide to Working Genius in Team Meetings | Tessa Kampen
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Own Your Leadership Style
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Why Being "Busy" Is Getting in the Way of Effective Leadership | Sarah Ohanesian
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Leadership Tips | Do it For You
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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How Managers Build Team Accountability During and After Meetings
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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3 Ways Meetings Drain Your Team and Create Conflict at Work
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Using a Growth Mindset to Build Trust and Accountability on Teams | Jim Fielding
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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The Reputation That Grows a Manager's Career | Andy Storch
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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3 Mindset Shifts for Setting Sustainable Goals Without Burning Out
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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The One Word That Ends Leadership Overwhelm for New Managers
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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How Leaders Build Genius Teams using Play, Rest, and Ally Mindsets | Tessa Kampen
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Speak Candidly, Stop Gossip, Keep Integrity: The Commitments That Build Trust on Your Team | Tessa Kampen
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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3 Conscious Leadership Commitments That Shift You From Defensive to Grounded| Tessa Kampen
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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4 Ways Gratitude Helps Managers Build Trust and Stronger Teams
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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How Managers Keep Teams Connected in an AI-Driven Workplace | Nadine Lavigne
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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How Managers Prevent Team Conflict Before It Escalates
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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5 Steps to Rebuild Trust and Handle Conflict at Work as a Manager
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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A Manager’s Guide to Keeping Top Talent and Stopping Negativity Before It Spreads
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Lead with Confidence | Matt Mosich
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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The Secret to All-Day Energy for Leaders (It’s Not More Coffee)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager | Morgan Adams
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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5 Steps to Make One-on-One Meetings Build Trust Instead of Waste Time
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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How to Hold Your Team Accountable Without Carrying Their Problems
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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How Building Your Personal Brand Makes You a More Confident Leader | Liam Darmody
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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5 Questions Every New Manager Needs to Ask | Lessons from Leveling Up by Ryan Leak
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Using the 5 Love Languages at Work to Build Loyal Teams
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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How to Show Up Energized and Confident Again at Work | Jason Barnaby
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Why the Next Generation Isn't Interested in Leadership | Tessa Kampen
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Managers Build Trust and Fix Toxic Culture
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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5 Levels of Leadership That Shape How Your Team Sees You | Heather Italiano
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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How to Work With People You Can't Stand | Tessa Kampen
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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3 Tools That Get Your Team to Care as Much as You Do | Lessons from The Truth About Employee Engagement by Patrick Lencioni
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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The Boundary Every Manager Needs to Avoid Burnout
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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3 Ways Managers Can Build Resilience to Handle Tough Challenges at Work
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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The Simple Wardrobe Shift That Builds Instant Credibility as a Leader | Elisa Ellis
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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How to Use Working Genius to Boost Team Performance | Lessons from Patrick Lencioni |Tessa Kampen
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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How to Handle Hard Conversations With Confidence as a Manager | Scott Tillema
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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9 Lessons to Build Confidence and Self-Awareness as a New Leader
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Reframing Strengths and Weaknesses at Work to Build a More Cohesive Team
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Joy at Work Isn’t Optional for Managers Who Want Engaged Teams | Tessa Kampen
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May 29, 2025 |
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Why Trying to Be the “Perfect Professional” Costs Managers Respect
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May 22, 2025 |
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How New Managers Can Turn Self-Doubt into Confidence | Craig Denison
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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The Strategy That Stops New Hires From Checking Out Early | Tessa Kampen
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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The Strategy That Turns Strengths Into a Superpower for Managers | Tessa Kampen
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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How to Successfully Go From Doing the Work to Leading the Team | Joe Raasch
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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3 Takeaways for Leading Creative Teams | Lessons from Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How to Use Networking to Strengthen Your Executive Presence
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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How to Give Feedback That Improves Performance and Strengthens Teams | Jen Recla
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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3 Strategies to Manage Your Workload and Lead Effectively | Jen Recla
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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The Strategy That Turns Accountability from a Struggle into a Strength for Leaders
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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How to Hold Your Team Accountable Without Being the Bad Guy | Katie Armentrout
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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You're The Boss Now What? Trailer
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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How to Make Meetings More Effective and Engaging | Lessons from Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The Leadership Mistakes That Cost Me Respect (and the Shift That Changed Everything)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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5 Truths No One Tells You About Becoming a First-Time Manager
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The Lessons That Shaped My Mission to Help Managers Lead with Confidence
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The Best way to Overcome Dysfunction and Build Cohesive Teams | Lessons from 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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What to Do When You’re in Management and Miserable
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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How Managers Can Free Up Time and Build Trust Through Delegation
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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How to Develop Untapped Strengths in Yourself and Your Team | Lessons from Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Is Alcohol Limiting Your Ability to Hit Your Career Goals? | Brittany Young
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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How to Build the Soft Skills Every Manager Needs to Lead Effectively | Katie Armentrout
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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How to Find Purpose in Your Work and Lead with Impact | Alex Street
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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4 Rules to Help You Control Your Time When You Struggle With Time Management
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Take Back Your Time and Still Hit Your Goals as a Manager
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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How to Spot and Develop the 3 Traits of Great Team Players from The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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How to Perform at a High Level Without Burning Out | Nichole Green
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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How to Keep Your Team Engaged and Reduce Stress at Work | Mark Armstrong
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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How to Lead with Positive Intent Instead of Fear at Work
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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How to Overcome Pride and Ask for Help When You Need It Most
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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How to Set the Tone for Your Team’s Success | Laura O’Rourke
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May 16, 2024 |
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How to Build Confidence and Consistency by Waking Up Early
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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The Manager’s Guide to Setting Clear Expectations and Building Confidence | Julie Menden
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Mar 07, 2024 |