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.
When it comes to improving your reflective listening, it comes down to two techniques: paraphrasing and mirroring. In this article, we'll be going over the do's of reflective listening and exercises to help you become a better listener.
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.
Everyone needs improvement. Whether you’re part of a team or leadership, no one’s perfect. Our weaknesses and strengths vary from person to person. However, we identified eight common areas of improvement when developing your professional skills.
Leadership coaching is a powerful team management training tool to help organization leaders at all levels leverage the leadership skills within themselves.
From moments of choosing a white doll over a Black doll to being ostracized at work for speaking up on social justice issues, the CEO of Hustle Crew finds those tough times throughout her life to be some of the most transformative moments.
Team goals are the objectives or milestones that help an organization achieve its long-term vision. The main difference between a team and individual goals is how they’re achieved.
Confidence at work isn't about being the loudest voice in the room - it's clarity, composure, and owning your message. Here's how to communicate and act with genuine confidence, and build it over time.
Getting your team on the same page means aligning on the goal, the purpose, and the path to get there. Here's what alignment really means, why it matters, and the practical habits that keep a team moving in the same direction.
Employee turnover can greatly impact one’s business, and with many different factors that can greatly affect it. Today, we’ll be talking about five causes and effects of employee turnover.
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.
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.
Professionals are now relying heavily on technology to handle multiple tasks, improve workflow, and just have some kind of interaction. We've compiled our go-to apps to helps us truck through this outbreak.
Julie would describe her role as a manager as “trial by fire.” She felt unprepared to lead. Things like learning how to hire, interviewing, setting up processes, or communicating with big and small groups were essentially by trial and error.
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?
From Nigeria to Princeton to Wall Street and now startup land, the Lagos native has found that focusing on himself and honing his craft has led to the most successful moments of his life.
Compare the best employee recognition software for Slack and Microsoft Teams in 2026. Native apps, pricing, honest pros and cons, and how to choose the right fit for your team.
Discover low-cost recognition strategies to motivate restaurant staff, improve retention, and create a positive workplace culture that drives great service.
Five trends the best companies use in 2026 to boost engagement, retention, and productivity — from continuous recognition to flexible work and employee growth.
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.
Learn how to create scalable training programs for remote teams to boost productivity, foster growth, and ensure consistent learning across your organization.
Learn about the benefits of employee recognition programs and rewards. Discover how recognition drives morale, retention, and success for your organization.
Most businesses value customer appreciation, but what about coworker appreciation? Implementing a culture of appreciation in the workplace can increase morale and overall productivity.
Discover how to measure employee engagement with this guide. Tools and strategies to improve engagement, analyze data, and foster thriving remote teams.
Discover the top 5 corporate swag platforms powering employee recognition programs. Compare their features and use cases to see which suits your needs.
Explore the role of recognition in onboarding new employees and students, and how it builds engagement, motivation, and a positive culture from day one.
Discover why remote teams struggle without strong feedback loops and how building continuous feedback improves communication, alignment, and performance.
Customizing employee rewards to their personality can make them more impactful. Here are guidelines to reward risk-takers, work-life balance-seekers, and more.
Learn how to write a recommendation letter that makes a difference. This guide lists the essential components and explains how to make your letter compelling.
Learn how to measure employee recognition programs with actionable metrics. Explore tools and strategies for virtual/remote, in-office teams, and businesses.
Explore how emerging tech boosts employee engagement. Discover innovative strategies to inspire, connect, and empower your team in the digital workplace.
Boost team culture with fun, empathy, and open communication. Explore modern tools and creative strategies to foster trust, collaboration, and a mentally healthy workplace.
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