<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Middleman Managers prioritize titles over real leadership, often acting as intermediaries without taking ownership.They rely on escalation tactics and endless meetings, lacking the ability to make decisions and guide the team effectively.True leadership involves taking ownership, empowering the team to propose solutions, and making decisive calls when necessary.Managers should focus on coaching their team to think like owners, reduce dependency, and actively solve problems instead of just forwarding emails.