Managing a team is hard, but managing in the middle—between the needs of your team and the demands of leadership—can feel like you’re walking a tightrope. Your team needs support, your boss wants results, and somehow, everything lands on your plate.

In episode 160 of Managing Made Simple, I’m sharing a key strategy from The New Manager Playbook to help you navigate these competing priorities without burning out.

Discover how to set clear intentions and build trust in a way that reduces stress and makes managing easier.

Key Takeaways with Timestamps:

• (00:01) Why middle management feels like a pressure cooker.
• (01:36) A simple strategy to align expectations from all sides.
• (04:47) How setting intentions can transform team dynamics.

📚 The New Manager Playbook launches January 27th, 2025! Join the launch list for exclusive bonuses.

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How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

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