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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 1H 1M

The Messy Middle of Leadership

from The Leadership Lounge · host Antonio

The Leadership Lounge Podcast - ‘Pull up a chair - real leaders, real talk, no suits required.”Episode: The Messy Middle of LeadershipWelcome to The Leadership Lounge, where we explore leadership with honesty, curiosity, and humanity.In this episode, we’re diving deep into the messy middle of leadership — the part that happens between the inspirational vision and the polished success story.Host Antonio Williams and guests Ken Aldridge - Head of Wilmington Friends and Donna Lindner - Head of The Lowell School unpacked the real work of leading: • Navigating uncertainty • Learning from mistakes • Managing competing pressures • Staying grounded in your values • Leading with vulnerability • Growing through discomfortIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure in your leadership, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that the middle of the journey is where growth actually happens.Subscribe for more real conversations with real leaders.Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. In the deejay set only, all rights belong to their respective owners of the music played by the deejay."

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