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.
Employee Feedback
The Primary Difference Between Constructive and Destructive Feedback
Unlike criticism or negative feedback, constructive feedback is used to instill confidence in your team members while telling them how they can improve. The primary difference between constructive and destructive feedback is the outcome.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
6 Constructive Feedback Examples and Tips
Truth is, delivering constructive feedback is not always easy. There's a distinct line between feedback and criticism, and oftentimes those giving feedback blur the lines. To be specific, feedback and the words you use may alter your feedback to sound more like criticism and negative.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
5 Min Read
Employee Feedback
The Ultimate Guide to Constructive Criticism [2025 Guide]
Constructive criticism can be a part of implementing improvement strategies to help employees set and achieve their work goals.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
7 Min Read
Productivity
Tips to Keep Your One-on-One Meeting Productive
To create those strong connections with your team, ensure there is a balance between professional and personal development during your one-on-one meeting. Remember, to dedicate time to your peers and be present during those one-on-one conversations.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
5 Ways to Amplify Your Adaptability Skills at Work
As humans, it’s natural that we grow and evolve. We’re hardly ever static. Everything in our path is subject to change...even work. When conquering the workday, adaptability is one of those skills that help you take on challenges head-on and grow professionally as you flourish in your career.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
Why Managing Up Will Create a Richer Work Culture
Essentially, managing up is about understanding the work that leadership goes through and taking on those tasks so you can exceed their expectations.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
How To Be a Good Manager Vs. Great Manager
Managers shape the culture of their teams and workplaces in countless ways. And according to the Wall Street Journal, a manager has five basic tasks when it comes to leading a team.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
3 Min Read
Leadership
Critical Listening Guide for the Workplace
We have all had painful experiences of being ignored or misunderstood. This is how we know that one of the greatest gifts one human can give to another is listening, especially when you're critically listening.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
Productivity
Types of Listening to Build Your Communication Skills
The main types of listening that should be on your radar are appreciative, comprehensive, critical, and empathic listening.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
4 Min Read
Leadership
How to Give Your Personal Reference Instead of Commands
Forbes says, “If you have an opinion, say it firmly. Own your thought.” Leaders that take ownership of their own opinions and thoughts build confidence in themselves. And that self-confidence and security show you’re not easily influenced or manipulated.
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication
Teams no longer need to have their peers in person to hit their goals. Now, we can seamlessly communicate with one another easily across different time zones — making remote work the new norm. Here is your guide to synchronous and asynchronous communication with pros cons, definitions, and tips.
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
3 Min Read
Productivity
What Is Asynchronous Communication?
But in order to build this communication infrastructure, leaders need to reflect on how to ensure a clear flow of internal communication. That starts with understanding the types of communication. To be specific, asynchronous communication.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
3 Min Read
Productivity
How to Make Work-In-Progress Decisions
According to Harvard Business Review, 67% of executives have struggled with managerial perfectionism.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
How to Be Kind When Building Team Rapport
According to Harvard Business Review, “likability” is one of the key characteristics of effective leadership.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Pause and Stop Talking When Being Candid
According to Forbes, “no one likes a pushy person.” But a little pushback can bring new ideas to the table.
Brett Hellman
Dec 15, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
Terraformation CEO Saves The World By Tapping Into The Human Condition
Yishan Wong, the former CEO of Reddit, is taking on a big problem: the climate crisis. Wong is the head of Terraformation, an organization that plans to fight the climate crisis through reforestation efforts.
Brett Hellman
Apr 6, 2021
4 Min Read
Productivity
How to Find Your Personal Communication Style
According to Harvard Business Review, in order to have authentic and productive conversations, we must learn to “listen and connect, give and receive support, [and] care for others."
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Use Positive Hand Gestures
According to Forbes, body language is considered more than “50% of communication." So it's true, actions do speak louder than words.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read