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The Invisible Tax of Middle Management
Why the most dangerous bottleneck in your career isn't a bad boss, but the invisible work middle managers do to protect their own position. We examine the structural incentives that turn competent professionals into gatekeepers, using data on promotion velocity and the hidden cost of 'manage up' culture. This episode explores how to identify when you are being managed for optics rather than impact, and what specific actions break the cycle without burning bridges.
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