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Leading from the Middle: Why It's the Hardest Job in the Building

Leading from the Middle: Why It's the Hardest Job in the Building

Update: 2025-09-04
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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.

Check out the detailed show notes (https://tarakermiet.com/podcast/) and leave your thoughts or questions about today's topic. 

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I’m Tara Kermiet, a leadership coach, burnout strategist, and host of The Balanced Badass Podcast®. I help high-achievers and corporate leaders design careers that are successful and sustainable.

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Leading from the Middle: Why It's the Hardest Job in the Building

Leading from the Middle: Why It's the Hardest Job in the Building

Tara Kermiet | Leadership Coach & Burnout Strategist