When motivation fades in the middle layers of leadership, the ripple effect can stall an entire organization. In this episode, Susie and James unpack why VPs and middle managers often feel stuck—and what leaders can do to reignite energy, ownership, and engagement at this critical level.

They explore strategies like reframing roles, creating "mini CEO" opportunities, and introducing shadow boards to give rising leaders more ownership and visibility. Whether you're managing this layer or sitting in it yourself, this conversation will challenge you to rethink motivation as an active, shared responsibility—not just a feeling.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• How to reframe stagnant roles and reset expectations for new momentum.
• Why ownership and decision-making authority can reignite engagement.
• How shadow boards can give middle managers broader perspective and purpose.

Join the Conversation:
Are you seeing signs of disengagement in your middle leadership layer—or feeling it yourself? What’s worked (or backfired) in your efforts to reignite motivation? We’d love to hear your take.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/