In this episode of Pit Stops To Podium, we're honored to welcome Bill Schaninger, Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey & Company, international speaker, author, researcher, and advisor to senior executives. Bill, a LinkedIn Top Voice, shares his insights on reimagining the role of the manager. He emphasizes that managers are pivotal in the war for talent, stressing the importance of strong people skills to attract and retain the best talent.

Bill also discusses the need for managers to transition from rule enforcers to rule challengers, acting as critical stopgaps for ineffective or obsolete rules. Moreover, he highlights the value of not promoting good managers out of their roles, but instead recognizing their contributions and allowing them to advance within their positions.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Intro

• 00:56 - Bill’s Background & Who’s McKinsey & Company

• 05:27 - Fads, Crises, and Shifting Power Dynamics

• 07:34 - Who’s Bill Outside Work

• 10:25 - The Vital Role of Middle Managers in Modern Work

• 17:54 - Middle Managers' Role in Boosting Recruitment and Retention

• 23:48 - Fostering Empowerment and Authenticity in Middle Management

• 28:14 - Nurturing and Valuing Middle Management Expertise

• 30:14 - Balancing Individuality and Membership in Organizations

• 32:57 - Engage with Bill
  

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Power to the Middle by Bill Schaninger

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