Sally Foley-Lewis

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 Habits 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 centers 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 organizational 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 Habits 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.



Main Takeaways:
Key Takeaway 1: Values and Legacy Alignment Align actions with personal and organizational values to create a lasting legacy.

Key Takeaway 2: Communication for Upliftment Effective communication is a powerful tool to inspire and collaborate.

Key Takeaway 3: The Power of Self-Awareness Self-awareness is essential for managerial excellence, helping leverage strengths and address weaknesses.

Key Takeaway 4: Developing Others and Cultivating Talent Middle managers play a pivotal role in nurturing talent, fostering empowerment and innovation.

Key Takeaway 5: A Blueprint for Excellence This speech provides a transformative blueprint for middle managers to make a lasting impact on organizations and individuals.

Discover the power of middle managers in driving organizational success. In this presentation, we explore the crucial role that middle managers play in fostering adaptability, communication, and cultural influence within a company. From showcasing real-life examples of agility in action to highlighting the importance of effective communication skills. This presentation will leave you with a clear understanding of how middle managers bridge the gap between vision and execution. Join us as we delve into the world of middle managers and uncover their undeniable impact on organizational growth. The Middle Matters.



Three Key Takeaways:
Middle Managers as the Conduit for Agility: Middle managers are uniquely positioned to drive business agility, acting as vital links between top-level strategies and frontline execution.

Implementing the ‘Trilogy of Success’ through Communication: Effective communication skills enable middle managers to successfully engage with teams at all levels, making them instrumental in executing the ‘trilogy of success’ – engaging upwards, downwards, and across the organisation.

Critical Influencers of Culture: Middle managers play a crucial role in shaping and influencing organisational culture, acting as role models and enforcers of the values and behaviors that define a company.

Having skilled and productive middle managers means the strategic vision and direction set by the Board, CEO and Executive are realised effectively and efficiently.

Having engaged and confident mid-level leaders means more value being added to the business’ bottom line.

These middle managers demonstrate their worth tenfold. Many middle managers however see themselves as the meat in the sandwich: and they don’t say this as a positive nor say it this politely! Middle managers are perfectly positioned to inspire down, collaborate across and influence up.

According to the Gallup World Poll, middle managers not only play a part in company success, but they are actually the single most important factor in driving productivity. In this session, Sally Foley-Lewis CSP will share the strategies she’s written in her latest book, THE MIDDLE MATTERS, of how successful CEOs and senior executives lead high performing middle managers.


Main Takeaways
1. The Jan Brady (The Brady Bunch) Effect: The state of play for middle managers.
2. Stop spinning plates: Leveraging the perfect positioning of middle managers.
3. Essential strategies successful CEOs deploy to lead high performing middle managers.