The Five-Star Manager Spotlight

At The Thirlby Company, we recognize managers who lead with heart, clarity, and courage, and make a real difference on their teams. We help develop managers who don’t just manage — they lead people in a way that makes work feel like a place where others belong, grow, and thrive.

Our Five-Star Manager Spotlight is a standing feature that celebrates real leaders in the community who demonstrate our five-star manager competencies: modeling emotional intelligence, building belonging, coaching for growth, practicing empathetic accountability, and celebrating wins.

The Five-Star Manager Spotlight is nominee-driven. If you’ve had a boss that’s changed your life, or if you know a leader who people say they’d follow anywhere, take three minutes to nominate them for the award.