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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

How to Prioritize What Actually Matters at Work for Yourself and Your Team

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

If everything feels urgent, nothing improves.In this episode, we break down how to prioritize what actually matters at work by asking two simple questions:Is it important?Is it urgent?You’ll learn how to:Stop reacting to every email and requestReduce distractions and protect deep workSet boundaries with your boss and teamAvoid doing everything at 50%We walk through real-life examples, including last-minute meetings, “quick” report requests, forgotten school lunch money, and the 23-minute refocus cost of interruptions.Intentional prioritization isn’t about doing less. It’s about placing your energy where it actually moves the needle.And once you learn to do this for yourself, it becomes easier to do it as a team.—Key TakeawaysNot everything that feels urgent is actually important.Interruptions cost momentum, not just time.Clarity at the individual level creates clarity at the team level.This 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

If everything feels urgent, nothing improves. In this episode, we break down how to prioritize what actually matters at work by asking two simple questions: Is it important? Is it urgent? You’ll learn how to: Stop reacting to every email and requestReduce distractions and protect deep workSet boundaries with your boss and teamAvoid doing everything at 50%We walk through real-life examples, including last-minute meetings, “quick” report requests, forgotten school lunch money, and the 23-minute...

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If everything feels urgent, nothing improves.In this episode, we break down how to prioritize what actually matters at work by asking two simple questions:Is it important?Is it urgent?You’ll learn how to:Stop reacting to every email and...

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