Leaders Emerging from the Middle

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Those who succeed at leading from the middle are artful, skilled managers who:

· Establish goals

· Plan projects

· Organize people

· Execute projects on time and on budget

To accomplish this, you must rethink what you want to achieve and how you’re going to do it. In essence, you’re not acting for yourself, but for the good of the organization.

According to John Baldoni, author of Lead Your Boss, managers who lead up demonstrate they’re aware of the bigger picture. He urges readers to ask themselves:

1. What does the leader need? The boss is responsible for motivating people to get things right. What does she need to do her job better?

2. What does the team need? Teams don’t always pull together because egos get in the way. What if you stepped forward and helped bring everyone together?

3. What can I do to help the leader and team succeed? Perhaps you can take on more responsibility or step back and let others rally. Maybe you can sacrifice a personal need that allows the team to conquer a challenge.

John Baldoni: Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up