Why Middle Management Really Matters with Jeff Sigel

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Jeff Sigel is an author, coach, and consultant who is passionate about creating better work environments and more fulfilling careers for middle managers everywhere. After over 20 years of corporate experience at Nabisco, The Hershey Company, grocery retailer Ahold, and the restaurant company Cracker Barrel, Jeff has shifted his focus to coaching mid-level leaders and supporting companies looking to empower their middle management teams. He is currently a consultant and coach focused on turning strategy into action by developing middle management excellence. His book, "The Middle Matters: A Toolkit for Middle Managers" was published in June 2024.

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“I spent a lot of years in middle management doing stuff wrong.”
"These are the hardest skills that we actually have to learn to do our jobs—the so-called ‘soft skills.’"
"The goal of leadership is to create the conditions where you trust your team to function at a high level even when you are not there.”

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1. Welcome to Practical Wisdom for Leaders (00:00:00)

2. Meet Jeff Siegel: Author and Coach (00:03:19)

3. The Challenges of Middle Management (00:06:59)

4. Understanding Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills (00:11:29)

5. The Importance of Trust in Leadership (00:16:49)

6. The Framework: Doer, Leader, Influencer (00:24:09)

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