Lead In 30 Podcast

Will AI Make Mid-Level Managers Extinct?

April 14, 2026·30 min
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Mid-level management is getting squeezed, and pretending it isn’t happening is the fastest way to become optional. In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill digs into real-world signals, including high-profile moves and bold claims about replacing the traditional management hierarchy. He share why he doesn't buy the idea of “zero managers,” but does believe org charts will get flatter, with fewer layers and fewer mid-level roles. The winners are not the people with the...

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