Boundaries and expectations set early protect time and focus

Boundaries and expectations set early protect time and focus

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 13/01/2026

Early boundaries aren’t restrictive, they’re liberating. Shopify’s bold meeting reset shows how clear guardrails reclaim time, sharpen focus and boost delivery. A practical lesson for middle managers: set expectations early to protect attention and momentum.

Middle ManagersProductive Leadership
Strategy translated into team-sized goals turns ambiguity into action

Strategy translated into team-sized goals turns ambiguity into action

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 07/01/2026

Turning strategy into team-sized goals cuts through ambiguity and drives results. Learn how clear priorities, visible goals, and empowered teams accelerate execution, boost engagement, and turn big intent into measurable impact—fast.

Middle ManagersProductive Leadership
Role Clarity Eliminates Friction Between Layers And Peers

Role Clarity Eliminates Friction Between Layers And Peers

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 04/12/2025

Role clarity isn’t admin, it’s performance. Explore how Wyeth cut decision drag using RAPID, how the Friction to Flow Matrix pinpoints where work gets stuck, and which tool helps leaders move from chaos to clarity.

Management Skills
Rhythm, Rituals and Routines: How Teams Stay Together When It Gets Hot

Rhythm, Rituals and Routines: How Teams Stay Together When It Gets Hot

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 05/11/2025

Discover how rhythm, rituals and routines keep teams calm and connected under pressure. Sally Foley-Lewis shows how the 3Rs boost focus, trust and performance so middle managers can lead with confidence when the heat is on.

Management Skills

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