The Ancient Chinese were genius innovators, developing many technological advancements that shaped the world we live in. What ignited imagination and creativity in such abundance? The answer may lie in their understanding of cognitive psychology, perhaps best illustrated by the phrase “empty your cup.”

The ‘Frozen Middle’ is a stereotype of middle managers in today’s workforce…who allegedly block an organization’s progress because they aren’t capable, not motivated or afraid to take risks. Here’s what you can do to transform them from bench-warmers to champions, and supercharge innovation in your entire organization.