David Hassell

CEO and Founder of 15Five

David Hassell is the founder and CEO of 15Five, a leading employee engagement solution that helps create high performing teams by combining pulse surveys, weekly check-ins, peer recognition, and people analytics all in one platform.

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More From David Hassell

Building a Business

Management By Weekly Check-In Is the New ‘Wandering Around’

New technologies are allowing managers to keep up with their employees and track goals and employee progress.

Building a Business

Remote Teams: Good for Your Company or a Productivity Nightmare? (Infographic)

Thirty-seven percent of companies polled have people working remotely. Ten percent have no office at all.

Human Resources

Survey Says: Honesty at the Office Is the Biggest Perk of All (Infographic)

More than gym memberships, free food and ping-pong tables, employees want open conversation.

Thought Leaders

You Don’t Have to Be a CEO to Develop Leadership Qualities

These 10 traits will prove indispensable, no matter where you fall in the hierarchy.

Building a Business

Throw Out the ‘Painkillers,’ ‘Vitamins’ and Other Bad Metaphors in Silicon Valley

A CEO decries a venture-capital focus on companies that provide quick fixes to symptoms rather than long-term prevention.

Building a Business

Failure Is Not an Option. It’s Required.

A CEO explains the best way to react when a team member makes a mistake.

Building a Business

Why You Should Hire People Smarter Than You

Be vigilant in cultivating a team of excellence.

Tech

Avoid Loss in Translation. Put Developers and Creative Staffers on the Same Page.

Here's how to avert communication breakdowns when tech folks must build a new app or gadget to the specs of those who don't code.

Building a Business

Finding Time in Your 25-Hour Workday to Support Your Team

Buckle down to tackle those tasks needing a deep focus. Then you can multitask and respond to staff at other moments.

Building a Business

Drive a Feedback Loop: Employees Will Benefit, So Will Your Company

Recognition of your staffers will help them thrive and also stimulate the growth of your firm.

Building a Business

To Be Results Focused, Stop Focusing On Results

Too often, entrepreneur and managers try to force profitably, resulting in little change to the bottom line. Instead, they should approach it organically.