Got podcast love, a plot twist, or a lost-and-found tale? Send fan mail here. Bonus points for wit.Ever watched someone plunge a toilet while simultaneously taking a corporate call about metrics and coordinating a birthday dessert? That's not multitasking—that's the daily reality for middle managers in hospitality, the unsung heroes keeping our industry afloat.Middle management isn't just a position—it's an art form requiring the diplomatic skills of an ambassador, the patience of a therapist, and the improvisational talents of a street performer. These professionals exist in the challenging space between corporate expectations and frontline realities, translating guest complaints into coaching opportunities and executive directives into actionable pre-shift meetings. They're the bridge, the buffer, and sometimes the only thing preventing total chaos when systems break down.What makes exceptional middle managers isn't found in textbooks. It's their ability to lead without always having formal authority—what we call "leading sideways." They protect their teams from unnecessary stress while still meeting objectives. They know when to speak up, when to listen, and when bringing bagels to a morning shift counts as legitimate leadership. At the University of Arkansas Hospitality Management Program, we're training the next generation to thrive in these complex roles, teaching conflict navigation and practical leadership skills alongside traditional management principles.To every hotel supervisor, restaurant manager, and departmental lead out there: you are the heartbeat of hospitality. Your ability to juggle competing priorities while maintaining your composure deserves recognition. You're not invisible—you're essential. Ready to develop your middle management superpowers? Check out our program, where we prepare leaders for real-world challenges one shift at a time.Support the show

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