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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in families, or “middle management syndrome” at work.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. How to handle politics at work during an election In 2020, almost half of workers reported the election impacted their productivity. Account for employee distractions.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Unraveling The Corporate Control Agenda Behind RTO

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Reports from organizations like Hubstaff and Thumbtack reveal that remote work can lead to higher efficiency and productivity, challenging the assumption that physical office presence is inherently more productive.

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Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader (Webinar)

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Even if you’re not an official manager with direct reports, you still may find yourself called upon to lead in various circumstances. Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. Leadership is not reserved solely for those who have formal leadership titles. As a participant, you will learn….

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Leadership Strategies For Resolving The RTO Conflict Through Collaboration

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After all, 80% of leaders regret their initial approach to the return to the office, according to a recent report from workplace platform Envoy. This mode involves assertively pursuing your own needs while also cooperating to satisfy the other party’s concerns. They must manage their own reactions skillfully when challenged.

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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

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It’s part of a larger conversation, she explains, in bridging the gap between creatives and executives amid concurrent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Variety reports. I remember the first time my manager at a new job referred to everything I did as ‘content,’ and I hated it. Everyone is affected,” Thompson noted.