The Elephant in the Org · 2024-10-16 · 41 min
Send us Fan Mail In this explosive episode, Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora dive deep into the turbulent world of middle management. Inspired by the recent MSN article "Being a middle manager is getting increasingly toxic," our hosts explore whether it's the hardest it's ever been for those caught between the C-suite and the frontlines. Our hosts unpack: The growing toxicity in middle management roles Why focusing on managers might be more crucial than employee experience The dangerous disconnect between C-suite expectations and on-the-ground realities How the push for efficiency might be crushing innovation and morale The critical need for psychological safety in fostering effective leadership From "time and attendance police" to "mouthpieces for bad news," we explore middle managers’ evolving and often thankless role. Are they set up to fail from the get-go? How can organizations better support these crucial linchpins? Join us for a no-holds-barred discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on empowering middle management.
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