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

By Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

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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 micromanaging
  • Handle conflict at work before it turns into drama
  • Build trust and respect as a confident, credible leader
  • Fix a toxic culture and create a team that takes ownership
  • Lead 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. 


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