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Leading from the Middle: 3 Competencies That Separate Good Managers from Great Leaders
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Stepping into a middle leadership role changes everything. You’re no longer managing one team or project—you’re leading a portfolio, aligning multiple leaders, and navigating expectations from both sides (upper management, and supervisors reporting to you).
In this short session, I break down three essential competencies middle leaders must master to succeed leading from the middle:
1. Portfolio Management – How to lead multiple teams and projects through a unified roadmap instead of managing them one by one
2. Performance Leadership – How to set clear goals, track meaningful metrics, and coach leaders to deliver results
3. Influencing Upward – How to align with executives, build trust, and secure the support your portfolio teams and projects need to win
If you're leading from the middle—or preparing to step into that role—this session will give you practical perspective you can apply immediately.
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