How big is your belief dividend?

How big is your belief dividend?

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 03/03/2026

Investing in growth is not a perk. It is a leadership practice that signals belief, builds capability and earns commitment. Prioritise it, systematise it (but don’t remove the human element), and put it on repeat, and the flywheel will turn faster.

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VIDEO: Why is there so much role confusion?

VIDEO: Why is there so much role confusion?

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 24/02/2026

I've been collaborating with two other middle manager leadership experts, Lisa, a Brit based in South Africa and Jeff in the US. Q: Why is there so much confusion about the role of middle management?

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Does your strategy need a scoreboard?

Does your strategy need a scoreboard?

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 17/02/2026

How do you know your team or you have won, or even are simply better today than yesterday? The answer is simply: metrics and scoreboards.

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Drowning in Data: Why Banking Middle Managers Can See Everything But Fix Nothing

Drowning in Data: Why Banking Middle Managers Can See Everything But Fix Nothing

Sally Foley Lewis
Published on: 25/01/2026

Drowning in Data: Why banking middle managers can see everything but fix nothing.

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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.

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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.

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