Leading from the Middle: A Case Study

Leading from the Middle: A Case Study

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com  My client had served as a Senior Director of Ambulatory Operations for a large health system. Sitting squarely in the middle of leadership, this leader was responsible for bridging strategy from the top,...
The Power of the Middle: Turning Position into Influence

The Power of the Middle: Turning Position into Influence

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com  Mid level leaders are in a unique position. You sit close enough to the front lines to see real challenges unfold, but you’re also connected upward enough to understand what leaders expect. This vantage point...
Emotional Intelligence for Career Growth

Emotional Intelligence for Career Growth

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is a perfect example of emotional intelligence (EI) in action. Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) interviews for an assistant position with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the powerhouse...
Navigating Career Transitions: Moving Through the Process

Navigating Career Transitions: Moving Through the Process

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com Some of you are facing an unexpected layoff. Others may feel stuck in a role that no longer fits. Or you have fully released your children into adulthood and now have the financial freedom to explore what’s...
Add Networking to Your 2025 Agenda

Add Networking to Your 2025 Agenda

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com As program leaders, you are the bridge between senior leadership and the team, tasked with implementing strategies, driving performance and managing the day-to-day work. This time-intensive obligation can trap...