Blunt, effective feedback, in 3 stories Jul 06, 2015 Research is finally showing the link between free-flowing feedback and better business results. In workplaces where managers don’t engage in…
Ask 5 Whys to get to the root of any problem Jun 17, 2015 Anyone who’s worked with a team has likely hit a roadblock of some sort: a missed deadline, miscommunication around a project goal, or failure to…
To do your job better, connect through content Jun 08, 2015 Sandi MacPherson never anticipated working in tech. Originally from Nova Scotia and with a background in climate change and clean coal, she made her…
The smart way to disagree at work Jun 01, 2015 Constructive conversations at work are often wrecked by emotion, despite our best efforts. When decision-making is driven more by your emotion…
Why 1-1 meetings are crucial to your team’s succ… May 26, 2015 The 1-1 meeting is ubiquitous at many startups, including ours. But there’s a good reason we prioritize them on our calendars (despite our best…
3 things freelancing can teach you about teamwork May 18, 2015 Making the transition from freelancing to being a full-time team member can be a challenge: the hours may be less flexible, you can’t fire your…
Dustin Moskovitz shares his lessons on leadership May 12, 2015 The New York Times recently asked readers, “can you learn to lead?” The article sourced a number of prominent educators about the recent…
This is what a brain scientist thinks is the key t… Apr 29, 2015 After getting a medical degree from Harvard University and then completing his postgraduate medical training…
Would you wear a self-imposed work uniform? Apr 24, 2015 When we launched the Workstyle section of our blog, we didn’t intend to write about fashion, but we couldn’t help covering the topic of work…