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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 34 MIN

The Manager’s Guide to Working Genius in Team Meetings | Tessa Kampen

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

Why do your meetings feel exhausting?Why does one person dominate while someone else disengages completely?If you’re leading meetings as a new manager and walking away frustrated, unclear, or stuck repeating the same conversations, this episode will help.Most leaders assume disengagement is about attitude. They assume domination is about ego. They assume lack of follow-through is laziness.But it’s usually none of those things.It’s misaligned energy.Desiree and Tessa walk through Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius framework and explain how each genius shows up inside meetings, and how understanding it improves communication in the workplace, team accountability, and overall team management.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:• Why meetings feel draining and how to clarify their purpose • How to structure meetings so the right conversations happen at the right time • The two changes that immediately improve team accountabilityIf you want your team to commit, follow through, and stop dreading meetings, this framework is a practical starting point.Connect with Tessa Kampen Working Genius Assessment The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Meetings Series How Managers Build Team Accountability During and After Meetings3 Ways Meetings Drain Your Team and Create Conflict at Work How to Make Meeting More Effective and Engaging | Lessons from Death By Meeting by Patrick LencioniThis 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

Why do your meetings feel exhausting? Why does one person dominate while someone else disengages completely? If you’re leading meetings as a new manager and walking away frustrated, unclear, or stuck repeating the same conversations, this episode will help. Most leaders assume disengagement is about attitude. They assume domination is about ego. They assume lack of follow-through is laziness. But it’s usually none of those things. It’s misaligned energy. Desiree and Tessa walk thr...

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