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Stuck in the Middle With You

Let's Grow Leaders

I want leaders to see more than market share, and stack ranks. The best good I can do is right here, stuck in the middle– with you. That’s where the disconnect was for me, at what point do leaders really need to understand, and act on how their behaviors, their decisions affect the masses below them?

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Execution And The Importance Of The Middle Manager

Six Disciplines

According to Thomas Colligan, vice dean of Wharton's Executive Education: "Many companies are seeing significant turnover in middle management ranks, and with significant turnover, they don't have the ability to execute strategy. If middle managers are so valuable, why would they report dissatisfaction and leave their companies?

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Sustainable Leadership: A Blueprint for a Better World

Let's Grow Leaders

You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime [00:00] – Defining Sustainability in Leadership The episode kicks off by exploring what sustainability really means in business. Maisie walks listeners through how this tool helps manage ongoing projects and push leadership sustainability forward in a structured way. [43:40]

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In Praise of Average Joes

In the CEO Afterlife

Ronnie was an organizer – a leader in cultural development. He refused to be blocked by the brick wall that separates management from union in most companies. Bruce, a Marketing Manager who struggled with detail, flourished as a creative resource.

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Real Dysfunction Today, Hidden in Plain Sight

Michael Lee Stallard

Several excellent books also address the issue of declining connection in society including Bowling Alone , The Amer ican Paradox and The Loss of Happiness in Market Democracies. What can you do? Although it’s simple, it isn’t easy. Take time to connect. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Strengthen Your “Critical Connections” at Work

Michael Lee Stallard

With each Critical Connection you should strive to develop a “Rational Connection” and an “Emotional Connection.” Strengthening your relationship with them is, in addition to making checklists, another key to achieving excellence in your work. First, periodically sit down with each Critical Connection and explain your W3 task list.

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Retention and Development of Great Talent

Coaching Tip

Fiefdoms and boundaries develop, while lines of authority become unclear. For example, when a global brand manager and a local sales organization share responsibilities, and are rewarded for working together, they will fight for their interests so that both the global brand and the local market are addressed. Kates says.