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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 12 MIN

The challenges of being a mid-level leader

from Michelle Lewis - The Leadership Lounge · host Michelle Lewis

Send us Fan MailThere is a silent crisis sitting at the heart of many organisations, where mid-level leaders are crumbling under the pressure of trying to be all things to all people.For years, the middle layers of leadership have been framed as the dependable anchor of our organisations, the ones who “know how things really work,” they’re often the experienced steady hands who keep the wheels turning.Their competence acts as a kind of camouflage, and that’s precisely the problem, as we're not looking so hard for the warning signs that they need help.Calm, intentional career advice that works.Thanks for listening, if there is anything else careers related that you would like me to delve into then feel free to drop me a message.

Send us Fan Mail There is a silent crisis sitting at the heart of many organisations, where mid-level leaders are crumbling under the pressure of trying to be all things to all people. For years, the middle layers of leadership have been framed as the dependable anchor of our organisations, the ones who “know how things really work,” they’re often the experienced steady hands who keep the wheels turning. Their competence acts as a kind of camouflage, and that’s precisely the problem, as we're...

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