#MiddleManagers
but the bad treatment always came from coworkers and middlemanagers... whether they were aware of it or not they were cruising and i was making them look bad
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Deloitte says orgs aren’t equipping managers with the human skills needed to lead today—like curiosity, EQ & adaptability.

At Meritas Advisory Group, we help leaders reset & realign through behavioral insight + transformation.

Read: https://www.rfr.bz/b56d07e

#MiddleManagers #LeadershipWithMeri
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August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Not Just Parrots: Why Middle Managers Are The Missing Link In Purpose-Driven Companies
#MiddleManagers

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Not Just Parrots: Why Middle Managers Are The Missing Link In Purpose-Driven Companies
Purpose doesn’t flow from the top. Professor at HEC Paris Rodolphe Durand shows purpose only works when middle managers lead with trust and real conversations.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Axios: Middle managers fade as AI rises

#Business #Work #Worklife
#Management #Managers
#MiddleManagers #AI
#AIatWork

"People managers now oversee about twice as many workers as just five years ago, per a new analysis."

www.axios.com/2025/07/08/a...
Managers were already disappearing. Enter AI.
"Flattening" has long been thinning management ranks, and now AI is kicking in.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Tech companies invented an "AI" that speaks like corporate middlemanagers and came to the conclusion that it meant the AI was sentient instead of the correct conclusion that middlemanagers aren't
June 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
2/ Themes so far: role of #leadership; contribution of #middlemanagers; importance of clear, consistent processes & practices; power of #truthtelling, value of #conflict to create a thriving workplace where #creativity, #innovation & great results are regularly delivered.
June 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
5/ * Use a #DevilsAdvocate approach - and Robert describes the origin of Devil's Advocate - interesting in and of itself.

He also speaks to the value of asking good questions and the valuable role of #middlemanagers.

#HealthyConflict
June 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Disengaged employees cost large companies ~4% of their total wage bill.
That’s profit quietly slipping away.
The fix? Investing in #middlemanagers who lead, not just manage.
#CFO #CEO #EmployeeEngagement #QuietQuitting
The hidden costs of quiet quitting, quantified | United Kingdom
A more uncertain outlook for jobs means fewer workers quitting. This reduces the costs of high staff turnover, but introduces new, hidden costs associated with “quiet quitting”.
buff.ly
May 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Middle managers are evolving—and they may be your most powerful compliance allies. Discover how to train them as ethical leaders in today’s complex workplace.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4iT7BvA #ComplianceLeadership #FutureOfWork #MiddleManagers
May 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We examined how the #middlemanagers, acting as #orchestrators, dynamically reconfigured the governance mode to address and recover from coordination failures in a complex inter-organisational project network (#IOPNs). Here are three key takeaways from our research:
April 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚀 Building Future Leaders: Empowering Middle Managers

Strong middle managers = a strong leadership pipeline! 💡 Mentorship, strategic thinking & development programs help them grow into senior roles, ensuring continuity & resilience. Invest in your future leaders! 🔥

#MiddleManagers #FutureLeaders
April 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🚀 Building Future Leaders: Empowering Middle Managers

Strong middle managers = a strong leadership pipeline! 💡 Mentorship, strategic thinking & development programs help them grow into senior roles, ensuring continuity & resilience. Invest in your future leaders! 🔥

#MiddleManagers #FutureLeaders
April 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It’s time to check on your middle managers
Middle managers are struggling. Here’s how employers can better support them—and help prepare the young employees who might take their place in the future
#MiddleManagers

www.fastcompany.com/91280794/its...
It’s time to check on your middle managers
Here's how employers can better support middle managers—and prepare the next generation, who might eventually take their place.
www.fastcompany.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Middle managers sit at one of the most challenging intersections in any organization. They’re tasked with executing senior leadership’s strategy while keeping their teams engaged and motivated.
#MiddleManagers #work #TIGERS6Principles
February 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If we are going to live ownership and accountability, then we need to live it at every level. Especially the top.

Check out the article below.

#middlemanagers #themiddlematters #leadership #leadershipdevelopment
Chaos Proof Your Organization (part 5)
I have come across many senior leaders at the top of organizations, large and small, who are frustrated with their team’s inability to get things done.
jeffsigel.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Coges el periódico,
lo enrollas lentamente,
Le sacudes en el hocico,

Y ya son 237 middlemanagers a los que he sacudido en el hocico.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A few weeks ago, someone sent me a great article in Kevin Coupe's Morning News Beat about middle managers. One thing led to another and we ended up having the conversation at the link below.

#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #middlemanagers #themiddlematters
KC/In Conversation:  Why Middle Management Matters - MNB
Not that long ago, I went off on a rant about companies looking to thin out their ranks of middle managers because of a sense that these people inhibit companies' agility and ability to innovate.  I t...
morningnewsbeat.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's resolution time again -- last year's didn't go too well 😬

Yet what an amazing year for accomplishing things that I had never even considered possible.

Taking a different approach for 2025: check out my final 2024 article at jeffsigel.com/blog

#personalleadership #resolutions #middlemanagers
December 30, 2024 at 1:31 AM
“We don’t have to respect a particular action … but we do have to respect that person as a human being.” - Kim Scott

I wrote the article about workplace challenges… ultimately, though, demonization/dehumanization is all around us.

#themiddlematters #elevateleadership #middlemanagers #human
You Can’t Compromise with Demons
Last winter, there was this very contentious political battle raging in my town. I won’t go into the details. But suffice to say, it needed to be solved quickly, and neither side was budging.
https://jeffsigel.com/blog/f/you-can’t-compromise-with-demons
December 18, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Why doesn’t my boss trust me? Listen to me? Respect my expertise? Care what I think? Support my career? Give me more responsibility? Let me do my job?

The simplest answer is: your boss is human.

#middlemanagers #themiddlematters #leadership #badbosses #personalleadership
"What is Wrong with My Manager?" Humanizing your Boss
Why doesn’t my boss trust me? Listen to me? Respect my expertise? Care what I think? Support my career? Give me more responsibility? Let me do my job?
jeffsigel.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM
7 essential insights for new and middle managers to overcome challenges and lead effectively

#MiddleManagers

www.fastcompany.com/91223396/7-e...
7 essential insights for new and middle managers to overcome challenges and lead effectively
Leadership is a continuous journey, and these key learnings serve as a foundation for anyone aspiring to make an impact in their organization and personal development.
www.fastcompany.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Why middle managers are a company’s (often overlooked) key to success
One message C-suite leaders need to hear loud and clear: Middle managers are the bridge between big-picture vision and on-the-ground execution.  
#MiddleManagers

www.fastcompany.com/91214135/why...
Why middle managers are a company’s (often overlooked) key to success
Investing in middle managers isn't just about improving retention or reducing burnout. It's about creating a culture of growth.
www.fastcompany.com
October 25, 2024 at 6:05 AM