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How to Start Small, Build Up in Team Discussions
According to a 2019 Academy of Management Journal study, employees can experience the “bystander effect” by remaining silent when it comes to sharing their thoughts and opinions. Part of habit building when it comes to communication is taking small steps and building your way up.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
2 Min Read
How to Recognize the Tough Times at Work
According to a 2015 Harvard Business Review study, participants who took responsibility for their mistakes were likely to succeed on future decisions because they “learned from their failure and made better decisions.” Embrace mistakes. They're valuable learning opportunities.
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
3 Min Read
How to Practice Deep Listening with Your Team
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.
Dmitry Saprykin
Dec 15, 2024
2 Min Read
Slack 🤝 Salesforce: Stewart Butterfield's Secret Sauce That Led To A $27.7B Acquisition
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.
Brett Hellman
Dec 7, 2020
4 Min Read
How to Show Team Support by Listening
According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Elon Musk Skyrockets To Second Richest Person In The World
Elon Musk’s net worth is now sitting at around $128 billion earning him a spot as the second wealthiest person in the world. All thanks to his growth-mindset and scrappy spirit.
Brett Hellman
Nov 30, 2020
3 Min Read
Airbnb’s IPO: What That Tells Us About Resilience
From selling cereal to pay the bills to laying off 1,800 employees to now going public… Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, has a story for the ages.
Sam Lepak
Nov 23, 2020
3 Min Read
How to Clarify Project Constraints with Your Team
According to Harvard Business Review, successful leaders explain the constraints of the project to “stay within budget” and scope. Long story short, you save time when you provide clear goals for your team. Constraints are guardrails to help steer your team in the right direction.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
How to Pay Attention to Team Decisions
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.
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
2 Min Read
How to Lead Your Team with a Clear Vision
According to Harvard Business Review, part of being an inspirational leader is “translating the company’s vision for your team.” While you may not have crafted the mission, communicating it to your team is a major proponent of visionary leadership.
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
3 Min Read
How to Be In Tune with Your Team When Delegating Tasks
According to Forbes, about 70% of employees claim to be disengaged from their company. Part of leading a team is making sure everyone is on the same page to carry out their delegated tasks.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
3 Min Read
How to Be Results-Oriented When Delegating Tasks
According to Harvard Business Review, a hands-off approach increases morale, establishes a tone of trust, and expands your team's growth. Avoid micromanaging at all costs.
Brett Hellman
Dec 13, 2024
2 Min Read