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For Middle Managers...
The 5 Ingredients (& Secret Sauce) of High-Performing Middle Managers
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A blueprint for your middle managers!
Key messages to build the capability, capacity and confidence of your mid-level managers.
In the dynamic realm of modern business, middle managers play a pivotal role as the bridge between organisational vision and day-to-day operations. In the captivating speech, “The Five Ingredients of High Performing Middle Managers,” we delve into the essential habits that set apart exceptional middle managers who drive sustainable success.
At its core, this discourse centres on the intrinsic connection between values, self-awareness, legacy, communication, and developing others. A thought-provoking exploration ensues, underscoring how “your values are what you stand for” and how “your legacy says what you stood for.” These mottos resonate as guiding principles for middle managers to align their actions with personal and organisational values, ensuring a legacy that endures.
Emphasizing the notion that “leaders are lifters,” this speech unpacks the power of effective communication as a tool for uplifting teams and fostering a collaborative environment. Furthermore, the critical role of self-awareness in harnessing strengths and mitigating weaknesses is illuminated, showcasing its pivotal influence on managerial excellence.
The pivotal aspect of developing others, cultivating talent, and nurturing growth becomes evident as the speech unfurls. Through poignant anecdotes and empirical evidence, attendees will gain insights into how high-performing middle managers contribute to a culture of empowerment and innovation.
Ultimately, “The Five Ingredients of High Performing Middle Managers” encapsulates a blueprint for elevating managerial prowess, transcending conventional approaches, and leaving an indelible mark on organisations and individuals alike. This presentation promises to be a transformative experience, inspiring leaders to embrace their roles with renewed zeal, guided by a clear set of values, self-awareness and the commitment to uplift their teams.
Praise for "the burger lady"
"So amazing to listen to you speak. Thank you for such an amazing breakout session."
Adeona Mitchelton
"What I loved most about working with her was the thought and time she put into crafting a content-rich experiences-based talk. She comes with a wealth of experience and all of her stories and examples are highly relevant. What I loved about her delivery was the fun, conversational way she connects with the audience. Sally is on of those exceptional speakers who can make every person int he audience feel she is talking directly to them."
Marianna Pascal, One of the Top TEDx Speakers Worldwide
"Sally says her wisdom is for middle managers but her smart thoughts and questioning nature really helps everyone examine their problems, motivations and create their own solutions. She does this with such a lightness of touch you sometimes don’t notice she’s done it. She’s remarkable. Book her to speak then book her to train. She’s fascinating.."
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For The C-Suite
Lift Them To Lead: The 3 C's for Leveraging Your Mid-Level Leaders
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A Gallup study revealed that middle managers account for 70% of team engagement variance. These individuals, often considered as influencers and shapers of organisational culture, play a pivotal role in the engaging the workforce and driving business. Known as the “doers” and reliable pillars in stressful times, their significance is undeniable. In today's world of work, we must challenge if organisation's fully grasp the challenges middle managers face. This session aims to shed light on tackling these pain points through unlearning and offer strategies to optimise middle management performance, thereby enhancing overall organisational effectiveness.
1) Exploring the value of middle managers for the success of every business: the triple corporate conquest.
2) Busting myths on what works and doesn't work for optimising middle manager performance.
3) From complex to simple: the one thing that will amplify performance.
In this keynote, we delve into how middle managers are the pivotal backbone of any organisation, acting as crucial conduits between strategic vision and operational execution. I argue that in the rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of middle managers in fostering innovation, facilitating change, and driving performance has never been more critical.
By investing in the development of middle managers, companies can enhance their adaptability, improve team engagement, and significantly boost outcomes through better execution and innovation.
I also highlight practical strategies for empowering middle managers, including leadership training, digital tool proficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Ultimately, this keynote underscores that the future success of your organisation hinges on recognising and elevating the strategic role of middle managers in navigating complex challenges and seizing new opportunities.
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