Leading from the Middle: Why It's the Hardest Job in the Building
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Being a middle manager is tough. You’re stuck between the bosses and your team, trying to keep everyone happy while handling a lot of pressure.
In this episode, we talk about why leading from the middle is so hard, what causes burnout, and why middle managers are so important to every company.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at work or like your efforts go unnoticed, this episode is for you.
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Chapters
1. Intro & Welcome Back (00:00:00)
2. Why Middle Management Is So Hard (00:01:14)
3. The Burnout Problem (00:02:34)
4. Role Conflict Explained (00:04:15)
5. Burnout’s Impact on Self-Worth (00:06:03)
6. The Invisible Work of Middle Managers (00:07:18)
7. Why Middle Managers Matter Most (00:08:56)
8. The Cost of Neglecting the Middle (00:10:09)
9. What Needs to Change (00:11:15)
10. Final Thoughts & Outro (00:14:00)
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