episode 2 - the word is gentry

Welcome back to another episode of "The Word is Leadership." In this second instalment, global leadership speaker, author and consultant, Emmanuel Gobillot continues the unique approach of selecting a random word and deriving leadership lessons from it.

 This time, the chosen word is gentry.

 Drawing parallels between the social structure of royalty, court, and gentry and the organizational structure of executives, senior management, and middle managers, the episode highlights the critical role of the ‘gentry’ or middle managers in ensuring the success and well-functioning of an organization.

 Emmanuel encourages senior leaders to create an environment that makes it easy for the gentry to speak the truth, positioning middle managers as indispensable connectors between different levels within the organization.

 With episode 2, ‘The Word is Leadership’ continues to deliver insightful leadership lessons, using the random word gentry as a lens to explore the intricacies of organizational dynamics and the vital role of middle management.