Ep 5 - The Middle Manager Dilemma: Why They're Burned Out and What to Do About It

Middle managers are the linchpin of your business. They are the bridge between vision and execution, strategy and reality.But too many are stuck in a pressure cooker, expected to manage up, manage down, hit KPIs, run point on culture, and still get their own work done. No surprise: 43% report feeling burned out. One in three are ready to leave.In this solo episode, Samantha Riel breaks down:Why middle managers are burning out (and what’s causing it)The real cost of constant turnover in your management layerWhat NOT to do when promoting a new managerTactical ways to support your managers so they thrive and help your business scaleThis isn’t about surviving. It’s about leading with clarity, creating momentum, and building scalable systems that do not depend on heroic effort.🎧 Listen in, then ask yourself: Are you creating clarity, or just creating pressure?🔁 Follow the show for new episodes every week📩 Subscribe to our newsletter at balsamandcedar.com📱 Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @scalewithoutchaos