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Dan Albaum's avatar

Love your perspective on this Ron and can't wait to see more of your insights. Effective leadership today is all about being continuously curious and engaged with your team members to know how to best "connect the dots" (as you put it) in these uncertain times. An empowering approach with an optimistic mindset versus command-control will make a positive difference in attracting and retaining top talent.

Ron Ricci's avatar

Thanks Dan! I really appreciate your perspective on managing: "All about being continuously curious and engaged with your team members." Couldn't agree more.

Jason Angelus's avatar

Ron! Nice to see your work here and an excellent piece! I look forward to more of this, you know we have mind meld on many of these topics!

Kelley Katharine's avatar

Thank you Ron! I know you have been dedicated to this important work for many years. Our global world is in need of solid leadership. Making humans our priority. Cannot wait for the data and information you will share. Substack is the clear platform for your vast knowledge.

Thomas W Pridham's avatar

Great job, Ron. A relevant and interesting perspective. As we have discussed, I remain concerned that executive management has allowed middle management to atrophy such that they aren't and can't add value to their management role.

Ron Ricci's avatar

Thanks Tom! You are the leader who told me support for middle management has "vaporized" -- exactly what my research showed. It's up to us to lead the change. Appreciate your support. Ron

Patti Sanchez's avatar

Great piece, Ron. You're putting a name to a phenomenon I've been hearing a lot about but couldn't clearly define. Looking forward to reading and learning more from you.

Ron Ricci's avatar

Thanks Patti! As Dylan said, "Times are a Changin" and managers need a new set of rules. Hope you are well!

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Feb 25, 2025
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Ron Ricci's avatar

Joni!!! Thanks for your kind words! You can bet I still spend more time in my garden than at my keyboard (most days!)