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Midlevel Leaders: The Bridge to Your Organization’s Future

In Harvard Business Impact’s recent survey of 600 midlevel and senior leaders across industries and global regions, both groups agreed that expectations of midlevel leaders continue to rise.

Addressing these escalating demands requires more than individual capability; it necessitates an organizational context that enables leaders to succeed.

Four foundational elements—autonomy, empowerment, psychological safety, and recognition—can help strengthen a leader’s capacity to carry heavier loads without buckling.

Survey Highlights

88%

of midlevel leaders surveyed say they feel caught between the demands of their senior leaders and the needs of their teams.

50%+

of midlevel leaders surveyed say they still spend at least 40% of their time on administrative
or individual contributor tasks.

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