Tips from Trestle: The Senior Living Food and Hospitality Podcast

Managing from the Middle


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Unlock proven secrets to "Managing from the Middle" in this special episode, recorded live during a recent "Cocktails & Conversations" hosted by Trestle Hospitality. Discover the art of the middle in this insightful episode, as host Aaron Fish welcomes Chrystal Hawley, Regional Director of Operations for Oak Senior Living. Chrystal shares practical strategies for thriving in middle management—balancing expectations from senior leadership with the needs of your frontline team. This episode offers actionable tips for building boundaries, embracing resets, scheduling real downtime, and motivating teams in high-pressure environments. Learn the value of leadership from the center, where communication, collaboration, and culture collide to create lasting impact. Insights for directors, managers, and senior living professionals looking to lead confidently, boost performance, and foster positive workplace culture, this episode reveals secrets to staying resilient and effective, even when caught between competing priorities.

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Tips from Trestle: The Senior Living Food and Hospitality PodcastBy Aaron Fish