Middle Managers: Dinosaurs or Essential Glue? 7 | 4

What happens when you gut the glue holding your team together.Is middle management really dead weight, or are we cutting off the wrong limb? In this episode, Amy and Jason take on the hype around “The Great Flattening” and call out the risks of gutting the layer that keeps organizations running smoothly. Sure, middle managers have their flaws—what role doesn’t? But eliminating them entirely isn’t the brilliant shortcut some leaders think it is. They dig into how this trend often creates chaos, undermines team engagement, and leaves critical gaps in communication and strategy. Spoiler: quick fixes and vague promises of efficiency don’t replace the value of solid leadership and strong relationships. With sharp insights and actionable advice, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone buying into the flattening trend without a second thought. Skeptical? Maybe. But sometimes you need a little tough love to see what’s really at stake.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links:What Do Managers Of Managers Do? | Radical Candor Podcast S4, Ep.16Who Wants To Be A Manager? | Radical Candor Podcast S6, Ep.14Should I Be A Manager? | Radical Candor Podcast S5, Ep.25Middle Manager Hiring Has Plunged, And Those Jobs May Never Come Back | Business InsiderDon’t Eliminate Your Middle Managers | HBRAmazon's Great Un-bossing: Why Eliminating Middle Managers Could Hurt Employee Engagement 😮It’s Time To Rethink The Role Of The Middle Manager | MckinseyThe Resurrection Of The Middle Manager | AchurchHeroes Or Villains? Recasting Middle Management Roles, Processes, And Behaviours | TarakciThe Hidden Risks Of Eliminating Middle Managers: A Critical Insight Mass Layoffs Often Hit Middle Managers. The Cuts Are Largely Short-Sighted | BBCWho Wants To Be A Manager? | Radical Candor Podcast S6,...

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Learn to love your job and kick ass at work without losing your humanity by practicing the principles of Radical Candor. Improve your feedback and communications skills, become a better leader, manager or team player, and drive your #careergoals in the direction of your dreams. Host Amy Sandler leads discussions with Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff about what it means to be Radically Candid, why it’s simple but not easy to Care Personally and Challenge Directly on the daily, and why it’s worth it. Tune in to get actionable tips for doing the best work of your life and building the best relationships of your career, and don't forget to read Kim Scott's New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling book Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity!Get this podcast early and ad-free when you join the Radical Candor Community! Sign up now and, in addition to the ad-free podcast, you'll get a 7-day FREE trial, access to Radical Candor courses, real-time, interactive learning opportunities, regular interaction with Radical Candor experts, and so much more! If you’ve ever struggled with communication at work, this is your community.