MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
Cyril Barber, in his commentary on Nehemiah, transfers this principle into all of life; "Middle management involves being able to translate the ideals of one’s superiors into practice and, at the same time, knowing how to motivate one’s subordinates. It necessitates keeping corporate goals in mind, while encouraging individuals to strive for personal achievement."
(Cyril J. Barber, Nehemiah and the Dynamics of Effective Leadership, page 26. From a sermon by Tim White, Six Marks of Leadership, Mark 3, 5/9/2011)