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Scott Mautz Books

1 book·~10 min total read

Scott Mautz is a keynote speaker, author, and former Procter & Gamble executive known for his expertise in leadership, motivation, and workplace culture. He has written several books on leadership and personal growth.

Known for: Leading From The Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

Books by Scott Mautz

Leading From The Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

Leading From The Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

leadership·10 min read

Leading from the Middle by Scott Mautz is a practical guide for middle managers, offering strategies to influence leadership above, peers across, and teams below. It provides actionable frameworks and mindset shifts to help managers drive organizational success from their unique position.

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Influencing Upward: Building Trust and Managing Expectations

Influencing upward begins with empathy and credibility. Senior leaders are constantly scanning for people who can make their vision real while protecting them from unnecessary risk. They need partners who manage expectations, not surprise them. In my years at P&G, I learned that the middle manager’s...

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Influencing Downward: Motivating and Inspiring Teams

To lead downward is to translate purpose into passion. Your people look to you not just for direction, but for meaning—why their work matters. In the middle, you’re the bridge between corporate ambitions and human motivation. The best middle leaders I’ve known never merely pass down tasks; they pass...

From Leading From The Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization

About Scott Mautz

Scott Mautz is a keynote speaker, author, and former Procter & Gamble executive known for his expertise in leadership, motivation, and workplace culture. He has written several books on leadership and personal growth.

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