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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.