The Sandwich Manager (And Why 71% of You Are Burning Out)
by: Jon ManningPublished on: 24/02/202671% of middle managers report burnout. It's not about resilience - it's about being caught in the middle with no control. Here's what you can actually do about it
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The Big Mac Manager (And Why Change Feels Like a Threat)
by: Jon ManningPublished on: 09/02/2026Why some managers thrive on change while others dread it. It's not about capability - it's about how we're wired differently. Learn why forcing change without support creates burnout.
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The Van That Wouldn't Start (And the Team Members You've Forgotten) Post
by: Jon ManningPublished on: 03/02/2026Are you forgetting your remote workers and quiet team members? Learn why the reliable people who keep things running deserve as much attention as your high performers.
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Wonky Potatoes and the Labels That Kill Your Team
by: Jon ManningPublished on: 26/01/2026Stop labelling your team members and killing their motivation. Learn why convenient categories create vacancies and how to lead without putting people in boxes. Real talk for frustrated managers.
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