Mid-size companies are built to move fast. They’re agile, creative, and not bogged down by corporate red tape. But despite these advantages, many hit a ceiling—one that isn’t caused by market conditions or competition. It’s about what’s happening inside the company: a lack of skilled, prepared leaders.
Growth doesn’t fall apart overnight, says Scott Blanchard. It unravels piece by piece through miscommunication, stalled execution, rising turnover, and misaligned teams. At the center of it all is a management bench that simply isn’t ready.