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CEO of GrowSF, Sachin Agarwal, Love-Loves SF

GrowSF encourages community members who work in tech to contribute to the needs of the city. To be specific, through local government, transportation, and SF education.

Brett Hellman

Feb 22, 2021

6 Min Read

Leadership

Toucan’s CEO Brings Her Competitive Side To Forming Habits

From the volleyball court to the startup land, co-founder and CEO Taylor Nieman flexed her competitive bones as she builds, what she calls her “fourth baby,” Toucan.

Brett Hellman

Feb 16, 2021

4 Min Read

Productivity

How to Find Something Positive in Your Routine

According to the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, teams that prioritized positive practices avoided finger-pointing and provided support for each other.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

2 Min Read

Leadership

Meet Kara Goldin, the Founder of Hint

Now, it’s easy to say that nothing scares Kara. But 15 years ago, that wasn’t the case. We (virtually) sat down with the powerhouse behind the largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S.

Brett Hellman

Feb 8, 2021

6 Min Read

Productivity

How to Adopt a Growth Mindset

According to Harvard Business Review, when companies embrace a growth mindset team members feel empowered and committed to their jobs.

Brett Hellman

Dec 12, 2024

2 Min Read

Productivity

How to Build a Professional Relationship

According to a 2006 McKinsey & Company study, social connections play a central role in fostering a sense of purpose and well-being in the workplace.

Brett Hellman

Dec 12, 2024

2 Min Read

Leadership

How to Adjust Your Communication Style with Your Team

According to author Jack Modzelewski of Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication, and Credibility in a High-Stakes World, the best communicators are the ones who are “very in tune with others, whether they’re talking to one person, a small group, or an audience of many.”

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

2 Min Read

Productivity

How to Interpret Positive Body Language

According to Harvard Business Review, audiences have the “innate ability to read body language” to the point where it can lead them to feel that the speaker is inauthentic.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

2 Min Read

Matter Updates

Meet Brett Hellman, the Founder of Matter

If you’d asked Brett Hellman, CEO of Matter, what his weekend plans were years ago, his response would have been this: work, work, and work.

Brett Hellman

Feb 1, 2021

2 Min Read

Leadership

CEO of Canva Shares How You Can Do A Lot With Little

Imagine yourself adrift on a kiteboard with a deflated sail in the middle of the Caribbean, waiting to be rescued. CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins, definitely can.

Brett Hellman

Jan 25, 2021

6 Min Read

Leadership

How to Recognize Team Effort

According to a 2010 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study, when people are thanked for their efforts they feel encouraged to provide more help in the future. Leaders that show appreciation and recognition make their teams feel valued for their work contributions.

Brett Hellman

Dec 10, 2024

2 Min Read

Leadership

How Kamala Harris’ Leadership Skills Propelled Her To VP

We’re one day away from the inauguration, and the Vogue debacle is still buzzing. Many people described the shot of Kamala Harris as “disrespectful.”

Brett Hellman

Jan 11, 2021

4 Min Read

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