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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 22 MIN

6 Ways to Re-Engage an Unmotivated Employee and Improve Employee Retention

from You’re the Boss, Now What? with Desiree Petrich | Leadership and Team Development for Managers and Team Leaders · host Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action

“My employee doesn’t seem to care anymore… what do I do?”They used to be reliable. Motivated. Easy to manage.And now?You feel like you’re micromanaging just to get the bare minimum.It’s frustrating. And honestly… a little confusing.Because nothing “big” happened.Here’s the shift most managers miss:It’s not always that they’re lazy. It’s that something changed.And if you keep treating everyone the same… you’ll keep losing your best people without realizing it.In this episode, we break down what your employees actually crave from you as a manager.Not theory. Not more work.Simple shifts that help your team feel understood, valued, and motivated again.Because different people need different things.And when you miss that… you unintentionally shut them down.Links mentioned in the episode Take your Working Genius assessment How to Motivate an Unmotivated Employee Without MicromanagingThe Manager’s Guide to Working Genius in Team MeetingsHow to Use Working Genius to Boost Team PerformanceThis 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 tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website

“My employee doesn’t seem to care anymore… what do I do?” They used to be reliable. Motivated. Easy to manage. And now? You feel like you’re micromanaging just to get the bare minimum. It’s frustrating. And honestly… a little confusing. Because nothing “big” happened. Here’s the shift most managers miss: It’s not always that they’re lazy. It’s that something changed. And if you keep treating everyone the same… you’ll keep losing your best people without realizing...

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