According to a 2014 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who “walk the talk,” were viewed as dependable, credible, and inspirational to their teams. Remember: All talk and no show will ultimately lead to mistrust between you and your team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to a 2018 Global Leadership Forecast study, organizations that operated under a purpose-driven organization financially outperformed the market average by 42%.
Having a sense of purpose that allows leaders to make conscious decisions that will help their team reach success. When you take the time to define the “why,” your team will feel valued because you’re bringing them along on the journey.
Now is the time to work those verbal communications muscles (even if you can't go to the gym). We're answering some of your frequently asked questions on video chatting etiquette. Wear pants, put that sandwich down, and let’s get into it.
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.
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.
Staff feedback surveys can help you gain a better understanding of your workplace culture and staff dynamics, as well as give you actionable insights that can increase employee engagement and morale. Here’s how to do them.
Companies should never underestimate the importance of developing and maintaining strong employee relations. The employee relations strategy can make or break a business.
Employee relations are more important than many realize. When employees are happy and treated with respect, their performance improves and revenues go up.
First impressions are everything. That's why it's important to have the proper plan and employee development training in place to maximize employees' potentials.
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.