Jul 8, 202518 minS1
<p>Disengagement is silently killing teams—and most leaders don’t seeit until it’s too late.<br>In this kickoff episode of The Middle Matters,I introduce the first of the 10 ConnectionCommandments:<br>“Start With Worth...
About this Podcast:
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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What is The Middle Matters about?
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.
Who hosts The Middle Matters?
The Middle Matters is hosted by Phillip Edge. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has The Middle Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Start With Worth, Not With Work | The First Rule Every Real Leader Needs" (8 July 2025, 18 minutes), "Why People Feel So Disconnected (And How to Lead Them Back)" (3 July 2025, 17 minutes), and "MiddleMatters| Why You’re Losing Your Best People (And How to Stop It)" (30 June 2025, 21 minutes).
How often does The Middle Matters publish?
The Middle Matters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Middle Matters?
Booking probability for The Middle Matters is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Middle Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Middle Matters's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Middle Matters?
The strongest fits for The Middle Matters are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. The Middle Matters has a business audience.
About the host
Phillip Edge hosts The Middle Matters, a business podcast with 10 episodes published.
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- Jul 3, 202517 minS1
<p>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...
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MiddleMatters| Why You’re Losing Your Best People (And How to Stop It)
Jun 30, 202521 minS0<p>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...
- Jun 25, 202517 minS1
<p>Ever feel like you’re going through the motions, completely disconnected from everything that used to light you up?</p><p>You’re not lazy. You’re running on empty. And that numbness you feel? It’s not failure—it’s a...
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UnMuted | S1:E5 – Re-Center the Room: How Real Leaders Eliminate Disengagement Description
Jun 19, 202515 minS1<p>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.</p><p>In this episode of Unmuted, PhillipEdge...
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- Jun 12, 202522 minS1
<p>Feeling off lately? Like your spark is goneand you're just going through the motions?</p><p>In this episode, Phillip Edge gets real aboutwhat it means to be disconnected—from your purpose, your people, and...
- Jun 10, 202530 minS1
<p></p><p>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...
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What to Do When You’re Ready to Quit… But Can’t.
Jun 5, 202521 minS0<p>Feeling like you're done with leadership?<br />If you’re exhausted, frustrated, and quietly updating your LinkedIn—this episode is for you.</p><p>In this QuickCast, I share 3 powerful steps to help you reset before...
- Jun 3, 202517 minS1
<p>You’re doing everything right—checking in, pushing results, offering perks—but your team still feels distant, disengaged, and tired.</p><p>The truth?<br>Burnout isn’t the root problem. It’s the symptom.<br>The real...
- May 28, 20257 minS1
<p>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?</p><p>In this UnMuted quickcast, I’m sharing the true...
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