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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. I believe strongly that helping people defend themselves against an imperfect system and regaining their power is vital. ” I can’t stand the arrogance and abused power. The best good I can do is right here, stuck in the middle– with you.

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Different Types of Managers: Which one are you?

HR Digest

An explanation of the structural format of management and managers. The top managers are the C-suite managers and carry the titles of chiefs-- the chief executive office, the chief financial officer, the chief marketing manager, the chief operational manager, and the chief technology manager.

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Is the 9-to-5 job dying?

HR Digest

The stock market has hit all-time highs. Middle management may not be ecstatic, as they’ll lose a portion of their significant powers, however, the workers will be happy. The coronavirus pandemic-induced remote work experience has proven to be an undisputed success.

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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox on Gender, Generations, and the Workplace of Tomorrow

HR Digest

As the CEO of 20-first, she explores the transformative power of strategic balance in leadership, advocating for diverse perspectives across gender, generations, and global backgrounds. He laughed at how easy and powerful it was – and how successful (and popular) it had made him. Bundling these two mega-trends made a lot of sense.

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Layoffs Rarely Pay Off: Here are 15 Alternatives

The Practical Leader

Only about a third of downsizing companies increased productivity and profits in the next 3 to 5 years, and underperformed in stock markets. Reducing wages for everyone with the highest percentages with senior and middle management. These times also accentuate the power of decentralized decision making.

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Is the Flattened Firm Falling Flat?

LDRLB

Flattening usually refers taking two actions to change organizational structure – removing layers of middle management while widening the span of control for the managers that are left. Recent research, however, may be taking some of the wind out of their sails.

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How to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth

Skip Prichard

There is no doubt that strong culture translates into a powerful competitive advantage. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Middle managers are instrumental in creating a deep personal commitment to change. Jason Richmond.

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