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The Middle Matters
by Phillip Edge
The Middle Matters is for leaders who carry the weight, hold the culture, and rarely get the support they need. Hosted by Phillip Edge, creator of Connection-Centered Leadership™, this podcast delivers real talk, practical tools, and powerful insight for mid-level managers leading from the middle. If you’re tired of losing good people and holding it all together alone, this is for you. New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays at 7PM ET. Because the middle isn’t just where pressure lives—it’s where leadership begins.
Episodes
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Start With Worth, Not With Work | The First Rule Every Real Leader Needs
Disengagement is silently killing teams—and most leaders don’t seeit until it’s too late. In this kickoff episode of The Middle Matters,I introduce the first of the 10 ConnectionCommandments: “Start With Worth, Not With Work.” If you want your people to stay, grow, and contribute at their highest...
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Why People Feel So Disconnected (And How to Lead Them Back)
Why are we more “connected” than ever, but still feel so alone? In this powerful QuickCast, leadership strategist Phillip Edge shares three real-world stories that reveal the root causes of disconnection in today’s workplaces—and what we can do about it. If you’re a leader stuck in the...
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MiddleMatters| Why You’re Losing Your Best People (And How to Stop It)
Mid-level leaders aren’t losing people over pay—they’re losing them to disconnection. In this kickoff of The Middle Matters, Phillip Edge shares a true story, the real cost of disengagement, and how Connection-Centered Leadership™ helps leaders keep their teams connected and committed.
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UnMuted | S1:E6- Don't manage the ashes. Reignite the fire
Ever feel like you’re going through the motions, completely disconnected from everything that used to light you up? You’re not lazy. You’re running on empty. And that numbness you feel? It’s not failure—it’s a flag. In this episode, Phillip Edge shares a powerful story, one transformational…
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UnMuted | S1:E5 – Re-Center the Room: How Real Leaders Eliminate Disengagement Description
When the room goes quiet, the energy drops,and your team starts checking out—it’s not just burnout. It’s disconnection.And real leaders know how to spot it—and respond. In this episode of Unmuted, PhillipEdge shares three real-life stories that will shift the way you lead,connect, and re-engage...
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UnMuted | S1:E4 – You’re Not Broken. You’re Disconnected
Feeling off lately? Like your spark is goneand you're just going through the motions? In this episode, Phillip Edge gets real aboutwhat it means to be disconnected—from your purpose, your people, and evenyourself. He shares a deeply personal story from a moment when he nearly walkedaway from it...
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UnMuted Eps 3: 7 Real Ways to Reignite Connection
Are yourpeople disengaged—or just deeply disconnected? In this episode of TheLeadership Reset, I’m unpacking 7 practical habits to help you reconnectwith your team, your relationships, and your purpose. If you’ve felt the drift,this is your reset.
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What to Do When You’re Ready to Quit… But Can’t.
Feeling like you're done with leadership? If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and quietly updating your LinkedIn—this episode is for you. In this QuickCast, I share 3 powerful steps to help you reset before you resign: Reclaim your why Reevaluate your needs Rebuild one connection You don’t need a…
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Burnout Isn’t the Real Problem—Disconnection Is
You’re doing everything right—checking in, pushing results, offering perks—but your team still feels distant, disengaged, and tired. The truth? Burnout isn’t the root problem. It’s the symptom. The real issue is disconnection—and most leaders never see it coming until it’s already cost them…
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The Smile That Saved a Life: Why Encouragement Isn’t Optional Anymore
We’ve been told encouragement is extra. A bonus. A soft skill.But what if I told you it could be the difference between someone staying… or walking away for good? In this UnMuted quickcast, I’m sharing the true story of a moment that changed everything—and what it taught me about how leaders,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Middle Matters is for leaders who carry the weight, hold the culture, and rarely get the support they need. Hosted by Phillip Edge, creator of Connection-Centered Leadership™, this podcast delivers real talk, practical tools, and powerful insight for mid-level managers leading from the middle. If you’re tired of losing good people and holding it all together alone, this is for you. New episodes drop Mondays and Thursdays at 7PM ET. Because the middle isn’t just where pressure lives—it’s where leadership begins.
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How many episodes does The Middle Matters have?
The Middle Matters currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The Middle Matters is for leaders who carry the weight, hold the culture, and rarely get the support they need. Hosted by Phillip Edge, creator of Connection-Centered Leadership™, this podcast delivers real talk, practical tools, and powerful insight for mid-level managers leading from the middle....
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The Middle Matters is created and hosted by Phillip Edge.
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