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Empowering Middle Managers for Long-Term Success

Empowering Middle Managers for Long-Term Success

Update: 2025-06-19
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Middle managers are overworked, overlooked, and often under-supported. Yet they’re the glue holding organizations together—and right now, many of them are stuck in a cycle of burnout and invisibility.

In this episode, we dig into why this layer matters more than ever, how it’s being neglected, and what leaders need to do about it. From internal mobility to rethinking face time, we explore the small shifts that can re-engage your most critical players.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  • Why middle management is central to culture, continuity, and innovation
  • The real cost of overlooking internal talent and institutional knowledge
  • Simple, practical ways leaders can give mid-level teams the support they need


Join the Conversation:
How is your organization supporting middle managers? What’s working, what’s missing, and what are you hearing from your team? We’d love to hear your take.

CONNECT WITH SUSIE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

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Empowering Middle Managers for Long-Term Success

Empowering Middle Managers for Long-Term Success

Susie Tomenchok and James Capps