Chapter 2

How to Think Like a High-Impact Middle Manager

How a middle manager approaches a situation can either help or hinder the results he or she is seeking. Thoughts and beliefs can limit opportunities or, conversely, enable options to be discovered and considered. High-impact middle managers select beliefs that support their goals. When your thinking is aligned with the larger objective, productive actions naturally happen and lead to positive results.

Success Stories

Many well-known business success stories illustrate the power of aligning beliefs with company goals. A belief may seem like a tiny inconsequential thing, but it can get an organization rolling in the right direction. The reverse is also true. Stagnant thinking that is not ...

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