The Fog of Work by Adam Tarnow
What if the hardest parts of leadership aren’t holding you back? What if they’re actually preparing you for what’s next? In this episode of the Be Worth* Following podcast, we sit down with leadership expert and author Adam Tarnow to unpack the core ideas in his new book, The Fog of Work. We explore why middle management leadership can feel like living in a foggy valley between competing pressures, unrealistic expectations, and constant uncertainty. From there, we dig into how to create a path forward that is both productive and developmental. While middle management leadership is the context of this discussion, Adam’s concepts have remarkably practical application for leaders at every level and in every context. Join us!

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