One of the cool things about writing a book on middle management is that it's the perfect...
The Middle Matters: A Toolkit for Middle Managers launches today! As with every new endeavor, it’s been an amazing learning process.
The weekly newsletter articles will continue - with some great topics coming up! If you’ve been enjoying this newsletter, though, you’ll definitely appreciate The Middle Matters. The book offers a range of middle management advice - from managing up to navigating politics – shared in the form of stories from my own career.
A recent early review:
As a self-proclaimed business book junkie, I found that Jeff Sigel’s "The Middle Matters" stands out as an indispensable guide, offering a practical roadmap for effective management. More importantly, it goes beyond just management techniques. It teaches how to equip your team for success in their roles. What sets it apart even further is its approachability and the author’s enjoyable writing style. - MEK
If you want to get a feel for the book, check out the preview.
You can find the book on amazon.com for Kindle or in Paperback starting today! (And if you are a Kindle subscriber - you can download for free as part of your subscription.)
If you are planning on getting the book, I would love to start off strong. Could we get to 100 copies in the first week? I would love the help of everyone in this middle management community to get to that first milestone! There are over 500 of us now – I think it’s doable!
Who should read this book?
I’m passionate about helping middle managers become great in their roles and, more importantly, having more fulfilling work experiences. To that end, my goal is to get this book in the hands of as many people as possible:
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Middle Managers - to help them better understand and navigate their roles
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Senior Leaders - to help them better support the middle leaders on their teams
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HR/Learning & Development professionals - to provide new tools for training middle leaders in their organizations
From the Book:
“Middle management is perhaps the most underappreciated place in the corporate hierarchy. Yet, it’s where most people spend most of their careers. It’s also, arguably, where the most important work happens. No vision or strategy handed down from leaders at the top can come to life in the actions of thousands of employees without passing through the hands of underappreciated middle managers. There’s no way around it. This book grew out of the simple question: what would happen if, instead of thinking about how to get past middle management, you embrace it and excel at it?”
Some New Early Reviews:
The early reviews have been rolling in – check out the preview to see even more from the past few weeks. But here are a few I just received this week:
Jeff Sigel's, “The Middle Matters" is an eminently readable book any middle manager trying to navigate the corporate waters should get his or her hands on. Written in a straightforward manner devoid of any lingo, Sigel uses examples from his own experience as a middle manager and as an executive managing middle managers to drive home the points he makes throughout the book. - Craig J.
As a new middle manager myself, this was an exciting book to get my hands on! The insights and advice Jeff provides in this read will help me to go far in this role. I highly recommend to any aspiring leader to learn how to enjoy the journey to the top. The insights about managing up are a game changer! - Amanda D
The insights and strategies offered are immediately applicable, and the book's engaging style makes it a pleasure to read. Whether you are a new or experienced manager, this book is an essential in your toolbox. Highly recommended! - Grace M.
Support the Launch:
If you want to support the launch and spread the word – here are ways you can help:
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Leave a review on Amazon once you’ve had a chance to read
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Leave a review on GoodReads once you’ve had a chance to read
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Post about the book on Social Media - Resources: Preview Link | Images & Press Release | Author site/Book Video
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Recommend the book to the middle managers you know OR give a copy to any middle managers or future middle managers on your team or in your life!
