Brett Hellman

Brett Hellman is the CEO of Matter, dedicated to crafting a product that makes work more joyful and meaningful. He’s passionate about designing tools that help teams feel recognized, valued, and engaged.
Leadership
Supporting Your Team During COVID-19
There is no one size fits all guide on how to handle a crisis like the coronavirus. Every team is made up with different individual needs and the best policy will be one that adapts and evolves with the situation, in this case, the outbreak.
Brett Hellman
Mar 10, 2020
4 Min Read
Leadership
How Women Leadership Helps Make ADAY
Lately, there’s been a big shift in workplace mentality: An increasing demand for women leadership. In fact, fifty percent of Americans now say they’d prefer working in a women led team.
Brett Hellman
Apr 21, 2020
5 Min Read
Productivity
Why Women Should Stop Saying Sorry in the Workplace
It's ritualistic that when we do something wrong, we follow up with “sorry.” But, profusely apologizing is a sign of an empty promise. So, why do we apologize when there's nothing to apologize for?
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
What is Affiliative Leadership and How to Leverage It
When Indra Nooyi stepped down as PepsiCo’s CEO after 12 years, she would not only be regarded as the first female CEO, but a leader whose unique methods changed the trajectory of the multinational corporation.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
4 Min Read
Productivity
What is Indecisiveness and Is That Me?
The inability to make a secure decision is the kiss of death. Yes or no? Up or down? Left or right? However, utilizing your analytical thinking skills can help you overcome indecisiveness. If Barbara Walters can do it, so can you.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
What is Servant Leadership and Why it's Important
After surviving an assassination attempt, the Pakistani activist turned this tragedy into a movement. She has devoted her life to fight for female education around the world earning her spot among the many historic, servant leaders.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
3 Min Read
Productivity
What is Decisiveness and Why is It Important?
Decisiveness means coming to a firm conclusion quickly and effectively. As simple as that definition is, there is immense power in decision-making.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Identify Intrinsic Motivation and Why It Matters
Intrinsic motivation comes in various forms, but you know you’re intrinsically motivated in any situation if it genuinely brings you happiness. That feeling should not be hindered or influenced my tangible materials or money.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
5 Min Read
Productivity
Why Goal Setting Is Important and How to do It
Melanie Perkins believes in setting goals so big they frighten you. Goals so enormous that you can’t always articulate them, can’t always see the path ahead, and you’re unsure whether it’s actually achievable.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
How Decisive Leadership Saved General Motors from Catastrophe
How Mary Barra’s decisive leadership saved General Motors from bankruptcy when an ignition switch failure caused 124 fatalities and 274 injuries.
Brett Hellman
Feb 20, 2020
5 Min Read
Productivity
What is Deliberate Listening and How to Conquer It
Listening helps you actually hear what others are saying. Reporter Ronnie Polaneczsky has some tips on how to be a more deliberate listener.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
5 Min Read
Matter Updates
Introducing #FeedbackFriday
Many of us know giving feedback is important. But how many of us actually find time in between meetings and day-to-day work to give feedback to our teams?
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
4 Min Read
Matter Updates
#FeedbackFriday Challenge (Win a Free Pair of AirPods Pro)
​Last week, we shared how our team at Matter started incorporating a new weekly tradition that carves out dedicated time to share feedback every week. We call it: Feedback Friday.
Brett Hellman
Feb 2, 2020
2 Min Read
Productivity
Survive Difficult Conversations at Work and Live to Tell the Tale
It’s easier to shy away from conflict. Because there’s a fear of rejection from our peers and managers. However, conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing and can lead to better work.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
4 Min Read
Matter Updates
New Feature: Kudos
Now with kudos, you can celebrate, praise, and recognize your peers in style, both individual and team wins.
Brett Hellman
Dec 9, 2019
3 Min Read
Productivity
Soft Skills Examples: How These 4 Leaders Built An Empire With Them
Soft skills are a combination of social, emotional, character, and personality skills that enable people to navigate the workplace, accomplish their goals, and be good leaders.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
3 Min Read
Matter Updates
New: Custom Surveys Help You Gather Feedback on Specific Skills
Since our launch, we've heard the growing need for more customization when it came to gathering feedback. Now with Custom Surveys, you'll be able to gather feedback on specific skills based on the peers you're asking and your interactions with them.
Brett Hellman
Nov 18, 2019
4 Min Read
Productivity
What Are Intrapersonal Skills and Why Are They Important?
Intrapersonal skills are part of the intangible “soft skills” that you can learn to cultivate and bring to the table everywhere you go.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
4 Min Read