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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this episode William is joined in conversation by Brian Hancock, Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the global leaders of McKinsey's talent work. They discuss the compelling book "Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work."
Through his research and client service, Brian focuses on connecting workers to opportunities, building their skills, and improving their day-to-day experience on the job.
During this episode William and Brian explore many fascinating topics including:
- Why cutting middle management can be dangerous
- The role of managers as "super connectors" in hybrid work
- Understanding the real reasons behind employee attrition
- How to combat manager burnout
- Re-bundling roles in the age of AI
- The three types of purpose that drive engagement
There are many practical insights to be gained from this episode that will help both leaders and managers thrive in today's evolving workplace.
Find out more about the book and Bryan’s work here: Power to the Middle | McKinsey & Company
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