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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

Leadership Tips | Make It Work For You

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

Have you ever looked at someone else’s job, routine, or leadership style and thought… “Why would anyone enjoy that?”And then found yourself trying to do it anyway?A lot of managers get stuck here.You’re trying to lead like someone else. Work like someone else. Structure your time like someone else.And it doesn’t fit.So you start second guessing yourself. You feel inconsistent. And leadership feels harder than it needs to.This is where most leadership development advice falls short.Because it tells you what to do… but not how to make it work for you.In this episode, we’re flipping that.Because not everyone works the same way.Some people love brainstorming and big ideas. Others just want to get clear and execute.Some people love running. Others would rather lift, walk, or do anything but run.Neither is wrong.But when you force yourself into something that doesn’t fit… you burn out faster and show up worse as a leader.This episode will help you rethink how you approach your work, your leadership, and your life so you can stop forcing what doesn’t fit and start building something that actually works.By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn: Why trying to lead like everyone else is holding you back as a manager  How self-awareness improves leadership development and team management  A simple shift to help you make your work, leadership, and routines fit youThis 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

Have you ever looked at someone else’s job, routine, or leadership style and thought… “Why would anyone enjoy that?” And then found yourself trying to do it anyway? A lot of managers get stuck here. You’re trying to lead like someone else. Work like someone else. Structure your time like someone else. And it doesn’t fit. So you start second guessing yourself. You feel inconsistent. And leadership feels harder than it needs to. This is where most leadership develo...

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