Communication

Collection of SoapBox's blog posts about Communication
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="Employees spend 31 hours per month in unproductive meetings" decoding="async" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2.jpg 2088w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2-768x589.jpg 768w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2-1536x1177.jpg 1536w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team-meeting-tips-v2-2048x1569.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />27 Tips for effective team meetings<img alt='Nicole Kahansky&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/88d9790f84e2f6ac67c3e4007af2003b?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/88d9790f84e2f6ac67c3e4007af2003b?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Nicole Kahansky
According to Hypercontext’s recent report on the State of High Performing Teams in Tech, team meetings are the most common…
Jun 13, 2022
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="team meeting questions" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2.jpg 2088w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2-768x589.jpg 768w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2-1536x1177.jpg 1536w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/team-meeting-questions-2-2048x1569.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />10 Team meeting questions managers are asking in 2022<img alt='Brennan&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Brennan
My team meetings are the second most important meeting in my calendar, following my 1:1s. They’re a dedicated time for…
Dec 3, 2021
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<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dear-first-time-manager.png" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="dear first time manager" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dear-first-time-manager.png 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dear-first-time-manager-300x230.png 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dear-first-time-manager-1024x785.png 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dear-first-time-manager-768x589.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />Dear first-time manager…30 leaders share lessons for new managers<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
It’s no secret that the average manager goes 10 years into their management career without any formal training. Zero. Zilch.…
Aug 3, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/delegation-1.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="Delegation is a managers best friend" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/delegation-1.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/delegation-1-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/delegation-1-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/delegation-1-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />How to delegate effectively as a manager<img width="32" height="32" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Michaela-Mendes-150x150.png" class="avatar" alt="Guest Contributor&#039;s avatar" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Michaela-Mendes-150x150.png 150w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Michaela-Mendes.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px" />Guest Contributor
Managers, you can’t do everything alone. 📢 While it can seem difficult to let go of tasks and projects you…
Jul 13, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asynchrnous-meetings-overhaul.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="We need to overhaul meetings" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asynchrnous-meetings-overhaul.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asynchrnous-meetings-overhaul-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asynchrnous-meetings-overhaul-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/asynchrnous-meetings-overhaul-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />This company canceled all meetings: Here’s what happened<img width="32" height="32" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hunter-guest-post-image-150x150.png" class="avatar" alt="Guest Contributor&#039;s avatar" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hunter-guest-post-image-150x150.png 150w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hunter-guest-post-image.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px" />Guest Contributor
When I explain to people that I run my startup asynchronously (“async”) first, I get a few confused reactions. Some…
Jul 2, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/conflict-management.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="How to manage conflict at work" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/conflict-management.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/conflict-management-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/conflict-management-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/conflict-management-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />5 Conflict management skills every manager should learn<img width="32" height="32" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/david-campbell-rightinbox-150x150.png" class="avatar" alt="Guest Contributor&#039;s avatar" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/david-campbell-rightinbox-150x150.png 150w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/david-campbell-rightinbox.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px" />Guest Contributor
Conflict isn’t a new concept for humans. You likely experience conflict in all facets of your life, and work is…
Jun 15, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/goal-setting-process-for-managers.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="a 7-step goal-setting process for managers" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/goal-setting-process-for-managers.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/goal-setting-process-for-managers-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/goal-setting-process-for-managers-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/goal-setting-process-for-managers-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />The goal-setting process: A manager’s guide to set better goals<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
The reason we set goals is to see an improved or newly achieved outcome over a set period of time.…
Mar 24, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/goal-setting-framework.jpeg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="goal-setting framework" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/goal-setting-framework.jpeg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/goal-setting-framework-300x230.jpeg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/goal-setting-framework-1024x785.jpeg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/goal-setting-framework-768x589.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />The goal-setting framework guide for 2021<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
We talk a lot about goal-setting around here, and for good reason. Goals provide direction and focus, increase accountability and…
Feb 24, 2021
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