Phil Saksa, Blue Forest

The Thirlby Company is proud to recognize Phil Saksa, chief program officer at Blue Forest as a Five-Star Manager. 

Phil’s Five-Star Superpower: Coaching for Growth ⭐️

Why Phil is a Standout Manager: Phil as was nominated by four members of his team who are still working with him today. Here’s what they had to say about him:

“Phil understands and models all the integral parts of being a good manager — he listens and empathizes, helps problem solve, and encourages feedback about his own work and that of his team.”

“Phil helps people improve their thought processes and solutions rather than focusing on problems. This has enabled me to create new habits, put process before content, and establish structures for productive change and better outcomes.”

“Phil is an incredible supervisor, mentor, and leader. He listens non-judgmentally and asks the questions you didn't know you had that help clarify paths forward. His attitude and guidance to people at every level of the organization epitomizes the culture that Blue Forest works to build."

"One of the qualities that makes Phil an outstanding manager, and there are many, is his ability to truly listen and make you feel heard, recognized, and valued. I feel like I can be my 100 percent authentic self with Phil, and I come out of every conversation feeling lighter and more optimistic than before we talked."

Congratulations, Phil! Thank you for modeling human-centered leadership and helping create workplaces where people want to stay.

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