The B-Suite: Middle Managers With Executive Impact | Rebecca Houghton  | Episode 266

The B-Suite: Middle Managers With Executive Impact | Rebecca Houghton | Episode 266

Author: Scott McCarthy, 20 year serving Military Commander June 24, 2023 Duration: 49:04


Rebecca has been in the business of building better talent and enabling awesome careers for over 25 years. She has led large teams and significant business units, won brilliant awards, and totally stuffed things up, just like others. Rebecca earned her stripes leading large teams in complex organizations and built quite a reputation for 'doing business differently.' She knows that without the B-Suite (or middle managers), businesses fail.

She can proudly say that she is the best-selling author of IMPACT: 10 Ways to Level Up your Leadership. Rebecca has fun appearing on TickerTV, ABC radio, and Leaderonomics, and she writes for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Australian, News Ltd, CEO World, HR Leader, HR Director, and In The Black.

Rebecca is dedicated to building B-Suite Leaders with C-Suite Impact, and her best work is done with ambitious organizations, leaders, and their teams who want more impact from middle management.

Timestamped Overview for Middle Managers With Executive Impact

  • [00:05:10] "Creating a B Suite: High impact mid-level leaders."
  • [00:08:29] Middle managers as strategic administrators or visionary leaders.
  • [00:13:18] Focus on pace, space, and influence.
  • [00:17:31] Being busy is not valuable, delegate tasks.
  • [00:21:54] Prioritize tasks, say no sometimes.
  • [00:27:13] Junior leaders follow orders, senior leaders gather information.
  • [00:31:08] Deliberately influence manager to aid you.
  • [00:35:08] Agendas can conflict; proper conversation is essential.
  • [00:39:46] Poor sales and ops alignment, negative impact.
  • [00:43:21] Asking questions crucial for advancing leadership skills.
  • [00:44:50] "Check out Boldhr.com, amazing B-suite community."

For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website:

https://leaddontboss.com/266


Drawing from a twenty-year career as a military commander, Scott McCarthy hosts Peak Performance Leadership, a weekly conversation built on the idea that modern leadership demands more than just good management. The increasing complexity and ambiguity in every sector-from business and government to non-profit work-means settling for average is a direct risk to your team and your mission. This podcast operates on the principle that sustainable success requires a deliberate, disciplined approach to personal and professional development. Each episode translates hard-won lessons from high-stakes environments into practical strategies you can apply, whether you're leading a small team, an entrepreneurial venture, or a large organization. You'll hear discussions that cut through theory to focus on actionable insights for building resilience, making clear decisions under pressure, and fostering a culture where everyone can perform at their highest level. It’s not about abstract ideas; it’s about the tangible habits and mindsets that define elite leaders. Tuning into this podcast is like gaining a seasoned mentor who understands that real growth is a continuous process, and who provides the tools to help you navigate that journey effectively, without relying on simplistic formulas or fleeting trends. The focus remains squarely on the sustained effort and clarity of purpose required to lead well when it matters most.
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