Why Middle Managers Are So Unhappy

9. Their distinctiveness is not valued or appreciated

8. They see the organization as inefficient and ineffective

7. They’re overworked

6. They don’t believe that if they raise an issue it will be addressed

5. They don’t feel valued or appreciated

4.  They feel they are treated unfairly compared with others

3. Their work lacks meaning and purpose

2. They see no career or promotion opportunities

1. Poor leadership

Our bottom-line view is simple: When a good leader is in place, there’s no reason to put up with a disengaged employee. But every employee deserves to work for a good leader. No organization should tolerate the harm that bad ones do to their people and their business.