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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