Sam Lepak

Sam Lepak is Head of Growth at Matter, where he spends most of his time talking with the HR leaders, people managers, and founders Matter serves. He writes about recognition, rewards, and employee feedback through that lens — less theory, more what actually works in the teams he talks to each week.

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Productivity
Lack of Candor: The Consequences in the Workplace
A lack of candor when giving professional feedback, updating your team on the status of a project, or encountering any workplace situations can lead to dire consequences.
Sam Lepak
May 13, 2026
3 Min Read
Productivity
Candor Definition: Workplace Synonyms and Antonyms
Candor is no "small" skill. It's the foundation of a healthy work environment that allows a free flow of information. But in reality, professionals aren't too keen on being transparent.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
4 Min Read
Productivity
Don’t Be Binary When It Comes to Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
Don’t go saying “soft skills are the new hard skills” just yet. You don’t need one over the other to be successful. What’s required is probably a healthy combination of both, and the ability to switch between them along a spectrum of skills.
Sam Lepak
May 28, 2026
2 Min Read
Leadership
Adaptability Quotient For Beginners: Why AQ, IQ, And EQ All Matter In Today’s Economy
The adaptability quotient is your ability to adapt to change or even embrace it in order to grow and advance your career. Here's how to develop AQ.
Sam Lepak
May 12, 2026
5 Min Read