We ❤️ Middle Managers
Middle managers are the linchpin of your organization: translating strategy into action, driving engagement, & holding the culture together during times of change. But most are underdeveloped, overwhelmed, & overlooked.
Build your Leadership Bench
Why It Matters
Why Investing in Your Middle Managers Isn’t Optional
Unlock Performance, Engagement & Resilience with the Middle Manager Protocol
Free Assessment Tool
Measure the 12 Skills Every Middle Manager Needs
At The Perk, we’ve trained 1,000s of middle managers.
Trusted by the best!
HOW WE HELP
Your Scalable, Customizable System for Developing Game-Changing Leaders in the Middle
Why the Middle Manager Protocol™ Works
Choose Your Own Path
Select 4 modules from our 12-part leadership development menu - all rooted in real-world, research-backed behaviors.
Built for Transformation
We don’t do “one-and-done.” This is an immersive 12-month training program jam-packed with activities, discussions & real-world practice. This experience is designed for momentum, consistency, & real behavior change.
Custom Fit, Proven Foundation
We’re not dropping you into a cookie-cutter program. The content is proven, but the way we activate it is always unique to your organization.
Build your Leadership Protocol
Choose 4 modules from our 12-part system or start with our ⭐ core recommendations for maximum impact.
⭐ Accountability That Drives Results
⭐ Clear & Courageous Communication
⭐ Building Unshakable Trust
⭐ Delegation with Ownership
Coaching for Growth
Emotional Intelligence in Action
Leading Change with Confidence
Smart Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Influence Without Authority
Time & Energy Mastery
Culture Carrier Essentials
From Peer to Leader: The Identity Shift
Let’s Build Your Protocol
We’ll help you select the perfect mix of modules, align it to your goals, & activate your managers to lead with clarity and confidence.
Middle managers don’t just keep the wheels turning…
They’re the engine of growth.
There’s been a fundamental shift in what drives business success. It’s no longer just about strategy from the top - it’s about how middle managers lead every day. Research shows organizations that intentionally grow and empower their middle managers are:
2x
more likely to retain top talent
5x
More likely to exceed their financial targets.
SEE HOW THEIR MIDDLE MANAGERS TURNED INTO LEADERS
GE HealthCare, building next level middle managers.
Focus on building confident, compassionate leaders, & developing high-trust teams takes innovative, world-renowned healthcare company to the next level.
WHAT YOU GET
The Middle Manager Protocol™ is more than a training program, it’s a transformational journey.
Live in-person & virtual workshops: Kickoff + 4 quarterly workshops led by expert facilitators, with real-time feedback & interactive practice.
Personalized options: Choose modules tailored to your culture, goals & leadership priorities - no one-size-fits-all here!
Ongoing coaching & peer pods: Group coaching & small peer pod cohorts keep momentum & learning going between workshops.
Measured growth: Assessments at the beginning, midpoint & end to track development & prove impact.