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Productivity
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset: Which Mindset Are You Embracing?
Growth mindset is about changing the way you look at the world and the challenges you face daily. Start thinking outside the box — but go farther than that. Start asking questions about the box, why it’s there, its purpose, and your role in relation to the box.
Dmitry Saprykin
Dec 10, 2024
3 Min Read
Performance Management
Asking The Right Questions: 360-Degree Performance Review
According to Gartner, 59% of employees believe that traditional performance reviews have “little to no impact” on their performance. Done well, 360-degree feedback can fix this issue and give you the kind of feedback that can identify blind spots for career growth.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
4 Min Read
Matter Updates
Welcoming Matthew to Matter!
I’m excited to announce that Matthew Eernisse has joined Matter as our Chief Technology Officer. Matthew is an engineering veteran who previously held senior leadership roles at Zenefits, Microsoft, and Yammer.
Brett Hellman
Jul 25, 2019
2 Min Read
Matter Updates
Welcoming Tai to Matter!
I’m thrilled to announce that Tai Tran recently joined Matter as our Head of Marketing! Tai brings a slew of experiences in storytelling from some of the most beloved brands in the world like Apple and Samsung.
Brett Hellman
Jul 22, 2019
2 Min Read
Matter Updates
How Email Deliverability Almost Killed Matter
Matter was on the brink of failure before it even began, simply because we couldn’t get email deliverability to work. This post shares our mistakes and learnings.
Brett Hellman
Jul 14, 2019
5 Min Read
Employee Feedback
The Importance of 360 Degree Feedback
Honest communication is a key component of every successful business. In order to keep the team operating at peak efficiency, crushing goals, and working collaboratively, it’s important to continuously gather regular feedback from each person in your organization.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
6 Min Read
Productivity
How to Improve Your Interpersonal Communication Skills
Advancing your career depends on your ability to communicate effectively. It is vital to understand how to improve your interpersonal communication skills.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
6 Min Read
Leadership
Decision Disagreement Framework - How we encourage disagreements at Matter
How do you disagree with a decision that is not in the best interest of the company? As a leader, how do you enable your team to disagree in a productive way? Learn how with Matter's Decision Disagreement Framework.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
6 Min Read
Matter Updates
Our Journey Crafting Matter's First Product Video
Our call to adventure in crafting Matter’s first product video and the mission to share Matter with the world.
Brett Hellman
Aug 13, 2019
7 Min Read
Matter Updates
New Features: Custom Skills and More!
We understand that “one size doesn’t fit all,” which is why we’re announcing new updates so you can customize your feedback experience.
Brett Hellman
Feb 25, 2019
2 Min Read
Leadership
Former IBM CEO: Hire Based on Skills Instead of Degrees
According to the former CEO of IBM, it is vital that tech companies focus on hiring people based on skills, not college degrees.
Dmitry Saprykin
Jan 30, 2019
3 Min Read
Matter Updates
Spouse POV: 'So Proud of Matter's Social Impact Product Nomination'
I’m a psychologist and researcher. My husband is a two-time founder and CEO in Silicon Valley. At first glance, it might seem like there’s little overlap in our professional lives. Until now, that was mostly true. That all changed when my husband started Matter, a social impact company.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
4 Min Read