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In the Middle. But Not Alone. Middle managers are the key to execution.
If you lead a team — any team — there is a truth you need to hear:
Breakthroughs don’t come from the top.
They come from the middle.
In this episode, Jim shares a powerful true story from a major hospital system where performance problems were putting patients at risk — and no amount of policies, incentives, or executive focus could fix it.
Until someone finally asked the people closest to the work.
What happened next changed everything — not because of a senior leader’s strategy, but because of a middle manager with the courage to speak truth… and save lives.
You’ll discover:
• Why middle managers are the most valuable leaders in your organization
• What they see that others don’t — and why it matters
• How to protect and empower them so insights rise instead of disappear
• Three practical actions you can take today to unlock better execution
Whether you’re leading from the top or from the middle, this episode will remind you of something essential:
You are not alone. Your leadership matters more than you know.
Welcome to Execution Insights™ — where we lead with courage, humility, and heart.
Enjoyed the episode? Have questions or a personal story to relate? Send a text!
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By Jim Huling, author of The 4 Disciplines of ExecutionIf you lead a team — any team — there is a truth you need to hear:
Breakthroughs don’t come from the top.
They come from the middle.
In this episode, Jim shares a powerful true story from a major hospital system where performance problems were putting patients at risk — and no amount of policies, incentives, or executive focus could fix it.
Until someone finally asked the people closest to the work.
What happened next changed everything — not because of a senior leader’s strategy, but because of a middle manager with the courage to speak truth… and save lives.
You’ll discover:
• Why middle managers are the most valuable leaders in your organization
• What they see that others don’t — and why it matters
• How to protect and empower them so insights rise instead of disappear
• Three practical actions you can take today to unlock better execution
Whether you’re leading from the top or from the middle, this episode will remind you of something essential:
You are not alone. Your leadership matters more than you know.
Welcome to Execution Insights™ — where we lead with courage, humility, and heart.
Enjoyed the episode? Have questions or a personal story to relate? Send a text!