A Leader’s Obligation to the Middle

A leader’s obligation to the middle needs renewal. Middle managers, middle class, and compromise are vital elements in business and society.

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Lead from the Middle: The 9 New, New Leadership Principles

There are several solid leadership chats and discussions that happen through social media. Tuesday nights, there are two tweet chats that bring people together — #leadershipchat and #leadfromwithin. Earlier this week, I participated in both. It was leadership conversations in stereo, streaming continuously in 140 characters! Perseverance was the topic in one, and next generation…

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The Meaning of the Middle Series: A Wrap

From life to work to politics, the middle plays a role in making it all work. It is our choice on what unfolds from our center, exemplified everyday by our actions. Wrapping up the Meaning of the Middle series.

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What Is the Best Way to Brand the Middle?

If a third party was to be a real force in U.S. politics, then it has to start with the basics. What is its brand? An interesting question which needs to be answered if a real independent or third party can be successful in American politics.

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Tilted Moderates – Danger in the Political Middle

Being a moderate politician is a dangerous place to be. Surviving primary elections is a challenge, yet the political middle play an essential role in American politics. Tilted moderates need to get passionate, and No Labels is one way to do this.

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Leading from the Organizational Middle

Layers of middle management have been forever eliminated in many organizations over the last two decades. The role of a middle manager has been completely transformed. Being in the middle is a critical role, nonetheless. Use your middle role well in achieving success in the new world of organizations.

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The Myth of the Mid-Life Crisis

Mid-life crisis are a myth. They are not real. What is real is a core life crisis, and it can happen at any time. When it happens, it needs to be addressed at that time, not 10 or 30 years later. Live a life of meaning all the time.

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Middle Children Deliver Key Lessons – 4 Insights

Four key insights can be learned from being a middle child. Being a middle sibling creates certain traits and capabilities which should not be lost. Learn from the middle.

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The Meaning of the Middle: A Series

Being in the middle can be good or bad. Sometimes you may be stuck; other times bringing this together. The series on the meaning of the middle begins.

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