Ever felt like you're juggling the demands of your team and the expectations of your higher-ups without a manual? You're not alone. Middle management can be a maze, but with the right strategies, you can navigate it like a pro—boosting performance and aligning with company goals. Discover the leadership techniques that can elevate your career and energize your team. In this episode: - Master the art of performance alignment with your team. - Learn strategic alignment secrets for impressing upper management. - Uncover actionable tactics to apply these insights in your daily grind. "Leadership is the linchpin that helps everyone understand their roles and achieve their full potential." - Elissa Shuck Effective leadership is like coaching a top-tier football team. Your role is to clarify the big picture, create connections, and motivate contributions. It's about turning individual players into a cohesive unit that scores big for the company. When they win, you win! Balancing the alignment between your team and the leaders you report to doesn't have to be hard. Listen to this week's episode to learn the 3 steps you can apply immediately to be more effective and influential as a middle management leader. Many middle managers worry about how to lead in a toxic environment or balance the needs of their team with the demands of their higher ups. Strategic Leadership Lab is where you'll go from wondering why you ever got into management in the first place to feeling secure, accomplished, and in control. Let's be lab partners! You've already got what it takes, or you wouldn't be where you are. Now you can be happy doing it. Apply to Strategic Leadership Lab here.