In this thought-provoking episode, design leader Lance Shields challenges conventional notions of leadership by spotlighting the unsung heroes who actually drive success. Drawing from personal stories about his son, an orchestra conductor, and research showing middle managers contribute 22.3% of revenue variation, Lance reveals how true leadership emerges from action rather than titles.

Discover why companies are paradoxically laying off their most valuable leaders middle manager, why individual contributors often lead more effectively than executives, and how genuine leadership manifests in daily acts of showing up and caring deeply—not in grand speeches or fancy presentations.

Whether you're an aspiring leader, a middle manager in the trenches, or an executive rethinking organizational structure, this episode offers fresh perspectives on what leadership truly means in today's workplace.

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