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 turnover is at an all-time high, and it seems to be directly brought on by the so-called “Great Resignation” that appears to have been caused by both economic panic and pandemic fatigue.
We have been hard at work to make it easier for you and your team to start building a feedback culture together. Filter Your Feedback: With our newly introduced Feedback tab, you can also look up and filter feedback based on Kudos, senders, and skills. Feedback Filters is available for all Pro workspaces.
With employee turnover being a bigger problem than ever for private businesses, it’s important to understand the various ways how you can maximize employee retention and keep involuntary turnover from affecting your business.
Written constructive criticism needs to be thoughtful and specific with word choice so that it is not misinterpreted. These 11 constructive criticism writing examples will help you write the perfect feedback that will produce results.
Constructive feedback is important, but it is essential that it is delivered in a way that will make an impact. These 15 key features of constructive feedback detail everything you need to know to make your employee feedback influential.
Positive and constructive feedback is important for increasing employee morale and confidence. This type of feedback helps improve employee performance.
Constructive feedback for managers is just as important as constructive feedback for employees. When employees feel seen and heard, they will be more open to the constructive feedback that their manager provides them.
Constructive criticism in the workplace is important because it leads to better accountability and growth. Companies should aim for constructive feedback from their employees, not alienating them with unfair expectations.
Employee retention techniques are long-term strategies that can help you turn your disengaged employees into a loyal team. Here are eight top techniques that can transform your company.
Employee retention surveys are helpful tools that can enable you to track employee satisfaction and morale as well as plan an effective employee retention strategy. Here are some key principles that will help you put together an easy-to-use survey.
Is employee attrition taking a toll on your company? Here is a summary of effective employee retention strategies that can make your high employee turnover a thing of the past.
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