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April 18, 2023
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Spectacular at Work
Mursion Announces Appointment of John Philbin ...

Managing Partner of Spectacular at Work adds to Mursion’s talented board of advisors focused on innovation and thought leadership.

Mursion Announces Appointment of John Philbin to Advisory Board
July 27, 2022
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Nora Philbin
CEO Succession: Bridging The Gap Between Intent ...

If recent history has reinforced any message about our work, it’s that leadership matters.

CEO Succession: Bridging The Gap Between Intent and Execution
June 6, 2022
Company Culture
Nora Philbin
Being A Great Place To Work During Pride (And ...

For our own company, as well as our clients, Pride month gives us an opportunity to reflect on our leadership and whether we are doing enough to support our LGBTQ employees, colleagues, and clients.

Being A Great Place To Work During Pride (And All The Time)
February 10, 2022
Leadership
John Philbin
Are Your Leaders Turning Your Employees Away?

A common theme has emerged in our work over the past few years, and it is not a positive trend: Younger employees who are smart, motivated, and have the potential and desire to do great work, are not looking up the corporate ladder with longing anymore. They want nothing to do with the work lives their bosses are living.

Are Your Leaders Turning Your Employees Away?
June 14, 2021
Leadership
John Philbin
When to NOT Be Yourself As A Leader

A lot has to come together for your true authentic self to be the effective, right choice for your organization and team. Recently, I’ve found myself in a few separate situations with clients, senior leaders from large organizations, where I’ve recommended that they do NOT bring their authentic selves to work.

When to NOT Be Yourself As A Leader
Nora Philbin
September 10, 2019
Company Culture

How To Build A Culture Of Accountability

Nora Philbin
September 10, 2019
Company Culture
How To Build A Culture Of Accountability

Accountability is one of the biggest stressors we see leaders struggling with, from first-time managers to CEOs. Being a leader means getting results through other people, so how do you make sure your people are responsible and held accountable for their results, so you can be accountable for yours? 

Tagged: Feedback

Nora Philbin
June 27, 2019
Wellbeing

Burnout Is Real

Nora Philbin
June 27, 2019
Wellbeing
Burnout Is Real

By now, you’ve probably heard: burnout is real. A word and a concept that’s permeated our culture is now an official diagnosis according to the World Health Organization.

Jodi Wellman
June 3, 2019
Leadership

When Leadership Feels Like You're Being Stalked

Jodi Wellman
June 3, 2019
Leadership
When Leadership Feels Like You're Being Stalked

One of the most daunting things about being a leader is that you’re almost always being watched by your team, and that it almost always matters– even when you think the stakes are low or there are no stakes at all. There are always stakes in leadership.

Tagged: JW

John Philbin
May 8, 2019
Leadership

How To Become A High Potential

John Philbin
May 8, 2019
Leadership
How To Become A High Potential

Still, the perks, confidence, and security that come with being a HI PO are pretty great. So, what does it take to become a high potential? Here’s a quick list that will get you back out there doing all of those things that will (hopefully) get you on that list.

Tagged: JP

Nora Philbin
May 8, 2019
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The Feedback-Giving Model You've Been Waiting For

Nora Philbin
May 8, 2019
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The Feedback-Giving Model You've Been Waiting For

It’s finally here: the Spectacular feedback model. The four steps you need to hit to frame your positive and negative feedback conversations.

Tagged: Feedback

John Philbin
May 6, 2019
Leadership

How To Know If You're A High-Potential

John Philbin
May 6, 2019
Leadership
How To Know If You're A High-Potential

Being a HI PO is a great thing for a career. It is a designation, more often made informally, that indicates who the company is betting on to become their future rock star. There is an expectation, or at least a hope, that these folks will eventually lead the company. Do you know if you’re considered a HI PO?

Tagged: JP

Jodi Wellman
April 24, 2019
Leadership

Would You Hire You?

Jodi Wellman
April 24, 2019
Leadership
Would You Hire You?

The person you are today, not the you that showed up on your first day.

Tagged: JW

Nora Philbin
April 16, 2019
Leadership

Tips To Be A Successful New Manager

Nora Philbin
April 16, 2019
Leadership
Tips To Be A Successful New Manager

As a new manager, it can be difficult to get the support, training, or onboarding you need. These tips will help you be successful as a new manager.

John Philbin
April 15, 2019
Leadership

The Most Difficult Management Dilemma

John Philbin
April 15, 2019
Leadership
The Most Difficult Management Dilemma

One of the hardest situations a manager can face is giving feedback to a person with a wildly inaccurate perception of their abilities or performance.

Tagged: JP, Feedback

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