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.

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Communication & leadership
How to Be Candid with Your Audience
According to Forbes, identifying your audience makes it “easier to capture someone’s attention because their needs and goals are front and centre.” As a leader, you want to produce quality work. Well, it all starts with connecting with your team through candid and constructive conversation.
Brett Hellman
Dec 9, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Bring Positive Energy to Work
According to Forbes, successful leaders surround themselves with “positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic people.” Leaders who actively surround themselves with positivity will influence positive outcomes. We all know the feeling.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2020
2 Min Read
Performance & Feedback
Jewel Ham: The Intern Behind Spotify’s Wrapped Story
Is it really the end of the year if you don’t share your Spotify Wrapped? With the bursts of Instagram stories and tweets from Spotify users, many don’t know the idea of an interactive Spotify Wrapped Story was conceived by an intern: Jewel Ham.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2020
4 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Make a Decision
According to a 2017 Forbes study, among the top 500 world leaders interviewed, 98% of them failed to apply best practices when making decisions. Decision-making isn’t easy, but it’s the cornerstone of leadership. It’s the smart choices we make that drive true change throughout an organization.
Brett Hellman
Dec 9, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Start Small, Build Up in Team Discussions
According to a 2019 Academy of Management Journal study, employees can experience the “bystander effect” by remaining silent when it comes to sharing their thoughts and opinions. Part of habit building when it comes to communication is taking small steps and building your way up.
Brett Hellman
Dec 9, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Show and Tell Your Listening Skills
According to Forbes, having a face-to-face interaction with just one person leads up to 10,000 nonverbal cues in less than one minute. Part of the actual words you speak, your body movement, facial expressions, and voice tone express your message and intentions.
Brett Hellman
Dec 7, 2020
2 Min Read
Performance & Feedback
What Is the Purpose of a Cover Letter?
For most of us writing the cover letter is the least anticipated part of applying for a job. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, it should be the highlight of your application process. This is your opportunity to shine and boast about yourself.
Brett Hellman
Feb 4, 2021
3 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Recognize the Tough Times at Work
According to a 2015 Harvard Business Review study, participants who took responsibility for their mistakes were likely to succeed on future decisions because they “learned from their failure and made better decisions.” Embrace mistakes. They're valuable learning opportunities.
Brett Hellman
Jan 18, 2021
3 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Project Your Voice
According to a 2015 Journal of Accounting Research study, a leader’s competency is assessed within half a minute. It’s important to be aware of your presence because it speaks volumes about your leadership style.
Brett Hellman
Dec 6, 2020
2 Min Read
Performance & Feedback
Slack 🤝 Salesforce: Stewart Butterfield's Secret Sauce That Led To A $27.7B Acquisition
CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield sold Slack to Salesforce for a whopping $27.7 billion. That’s cool, but the events leading up to the acquisition, well, that’s where all the good stuff happened. And why does that matter? Because this is how you learn to be a versatile leader.
Brett Hellman
Dec 7, 2020
4 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Use Positive Facial Expressions
People can pick up when your body language and words don’t align. Your negative or positive facial expressions say much more than your actual words.
Brett Hellman
Dec 1, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Show Team Support by Listening
According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?
Brett Hellman
Dec 1, 2020
2 Min Read
Performance & Feedback
Elon Musk Skyrockets To Second Richest Person In The World
Elon Musk’s net worth is now sitting at around $128 billion earning him a spot as the second wealthiest person in the world. All thanks to his growth-mindset and scrappy spirit.
Brett Hellman
Nov 30, 2020
3 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Clarify Project Constraints with Your Team
According to Harvard Business Review, successful leaders explain the constraints of the project to “stay within budget” and scope. Long story short, you save time when you provide clear goals for your team. Constraints are guardrails to help steer your team in the right direction.
Brett Hellman
Dec 1, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Pay Attention to Team Decisions
According to Harvard Business Review, part of effective listening is understanding others’ perspectives. When leaders prioritize the voices of those around them, they have the opportunity to discover rare ideas for a decision that may be difficult to make on their own.
Brett Hellman
Nov 23, 2020
2 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Lead Your Team with a Clear Vision
According to Harvard Business Review, part of being an inspirational leader is “translating the company’s vision for your team.” While you may not have crafted the mission, communicating it to your team is a major proponent of visionary leadership.
Brett Hellman
3 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Be In Tune with Your Team When Delegating Tasks
According to Forbes, about 70% of employees claim to be disengaged from their company. Part of leading a team is making sure everyone is on the same page to carry out their delegated tasks.
Brett Hellman
Nov 20, 2020
3 Min Read
Communication & leadership
How to Be Results-Oriented When Delegating Tasks
According to Harvard Business Review, a hands-off approach increases morale, establishes a tone of trust, and expands your team's growth. Avoid micromanaging at all costs.
Brett Hellman
Nov 20, 2020
1 Min Read