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Middle managers used to command lots of respect. They were considered an indispensable part of a company – the problem-solvers, the peacemakers, the glue that kept teams together. But in recent years, ...

While senior executives may articulate the company’s mission, it’s the middle managers, those closest to employees, who determine whether that mission actually motivates people. In the age of ...