Do we still need a middle?

Do we still need a middle?

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 25/01/2026

Three experts in middle management leadership and professional development discuss ... middle managers! Q1: Do we still need a middle?

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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
The Secret to Thriving Teams: 10 People Management Skills You Need

The Secret to Thriving Teams: 10 People Management Skills You Need

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 25/03/2025

Discover the 10 essential people management skills every middle manager needs to lead with confidence, inspire their team, and create a thriving, empowered workplace.

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