Book description
If you're thinking of cutting your midlevel managers in the new world of work, think again."Middle manager." The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast bureaucratic machine. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block--underappreciated, often considered a superfluous layer of the organization.Not only does this outdated perspective need to change, but the future demands it. In Power to the Middle, McKinsey thought leaders Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily Field call for a profound reimagining of managers and their roles. They explain how middle managers are uniquely positioned close to the ground but with a crucial connection to company strategy, enabling them to guide their organizations through periods of rapid and complex change, as well as to help shape the new world of work.The authors compellingly illustrate this deep shift in the workplace, showing how: Managers are the key to winning the war for talent, which requires strong people skills to attract and retain the best talent. Managers must shift from merely enforcing rules to challenging them, serving as critical stopgaps for rules that are ineffective or obsolete. Crucially, good managers must not be promoted out of their jobs. Instead, their title and compensation should reflect their high value and allow them to advance within their roles. With rich stories and cutting-edge research, Power to the Middle offers a new model for companies to radically alter the way they hire, train, and reward their midlevel managers--their most valuable asset.
Woo Woo
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Patton Digger
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Disco Thunder
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Sherm
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Pogue
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Racy Lion
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Grave Scuttlebutt
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Mallow Man
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Scratch Man
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InsightfulInk
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Sapiens
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection β this app's functionality is a winner. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
Digital Goddess
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Sir Shark
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StorySculptor
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Spellbinder
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Killer Grenade
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Double Eerie
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories.
Steel Ginger
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DreamWeaver
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience