Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

Jacob is a psychotherapist in Portland Oregon, and the creator of The Middle Manager's Survival Guide. middlemanagersurvivalguide.com Portland Oregon Joined December 2012

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

3 years ago

Aikido is more that a martial art, it's a way of life that provided me with many skills that made me a successful middle manager. Aki Fleshler, a 6th degree black belt, is providing a workshop called Path of Harmony: Aikido and Conflict. Check it out! longtable.farm/product/path-o…

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

"I am unemployable." Sounds like some sort of self-pitying rant? It's not. Being 'unemployable' simply means that you are no longer able to work for other people. Accept this & whole new career possibilities emerge.

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

buff.ly/3KiJcj6 Middle managers must engage in communication strategies that will not only get their messages heard, but also result in actionable results. Learn how to be effective when communicating with the executive suite at the Middle Manager's Survival Guide.

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

buff.ly/3nogT9e Machiavellians are people who are emotionally callous and manipulative. Expect the outrageous, they will thrive on emotional and moral cowardice to manipulate you. Don't show any weakness or expect them to be empathic or fair...

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

Introverted managers can struggle with visibility & assertiveness. However, introverts can also bring unique perspectives and skills to middle management that can be extremely valuable. Here are 7 valuable tips for introverted managers. buff.ly/33w0NTC

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

Bright people who score around 120 IQ points are seen as good leaders. Higher than 128 IQ were perceived as less effective leaders. In a nutshell, bright people are on the path to success, while brilliant people need to avoid certain traps. buff.ly/3xXjn1G

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

Humility, Saavy Self Promotion and Narcissits. buff.ly/3ejORHL

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

Humility, Saavy Self Promotion and Narcissits. buff.ly/3ejORHL

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4 years ago

Humility, Saavy Self Promotion and Narcissists. buff.ly/3ejORHL

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

The Problem With Being Good at Your Job Making ourselves indispensable by being the best at what we do at our job is great for building job security. But it can be a trap if you are looking for advancement or promotion. Learn how to avoid this dilemna. buff.ly/3xxLl3Z

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Jacob Spilman @middlemgrguide

4 years ago

The Middle Manager's Survival Guide Blog has a new post! It's called "Mentors and Other Mythical Beasts!" A natural easy way to find and groom mentors. middlemanagersurvivalguide.com/blogs/news