On May 6, 2015, I sold my company, Hall, to Atlassian. I weighed 420 lbs on this very day. While up-and-to-the-right-type growth curves are generally the goal for start-ups and investors, this wasn’t the type of curve I wanted to see.
According to a 2009 International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology study, our personalities “determine the ways we like to learn” and “shape how we learn.” We’re all unique learners when it comes to absorbing information.
Your intuition is a powerful tool because of its ability to make swift decisions based on past experiences. Compared to your gut which is just an arbitrary feeling.
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.
According to Harvard Business Review, one secret to teamwork is “optimally design[ing] tasks and processes.” Your team can’t collaborate effectively if there are no systems in place.
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.
Forbes says, “If you have an opinion, say it firmly. Own your thought.” Leaders that take ownership of their own opinions and thoughts build confidence in themselves. And that self-confidence and security show you’re not easily influenced or manipulated.
According to a 2018 Global Leadership Forecast study, organizations that operated under a purpose-driven organization financially outperformed the market average by 42%.
According to Harvard Business Review, the most effective listeners are like trampolines. To be specific, the individuals you can “bounce ideas off of.” Actively listening isn’t merely absorbing ideas. It’s about amplifying their voices, clarifying their thoughts, and seeking ways to support them.
Syncing up with your team regularly isn’t about micromanaging. Great leaders are aware that setting well-defined goals means providing support to help transform ideas into actions.
Matter puts you in the driver’s seat of getting quality feedback. With Matter, feedback is no longer a process you passively wait for, but one in which you are actively in control.
According to a 2003 Leadership Quarterly study, research shows that rallying the whole team behind a shared vision is more effective than connecting with team members individually.
Employee development can be make or break for a company. That's why it's important to continuously develop your employees to reach their potential. Here are 11 key areas to help develop in.
Everything you need to know about employee development and so much more. Including pros and cons, employee development plans, programs, goals, and ways to encourage it in your workplace.
A complete breakdown on employee development goals. Including the benefits, why they are important, 10 specific goals, metrics, and specifics for teams of all sizes - small, medium, large, and remote.
If your employee experience management plan isn’t seeing the results you want, employee Kudos might be the secret ingredient you’ve been missing. Here’s what you need to do.
Kudos images and Kudos gifs are fun ways to show appreciation at the office and add a little variety to your regular Kudos-giving. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Kudos recognition is an easy-to-implement, intuitive way to show employee recognition in the workplace, even if appreciation is not your cup of tea. Whether you’ve got five employees or ten thousand, this appreciation tool can transform your workplace culture and increase both productivity and creativity.
Kudos examples can provide the inspiration you what you need to get started writing kudos on your own. Whether you work at a small business, a large business, or on a remote team, you’ll find something that fits your situation.
