5 Tips For Your Managers to Have the Best 1:1s of Their Careers

1:1s are a crucial part of manager relationships. Here’s 7 tips for your managers to improve this part of their work and build stronger rapport with their people.

How to Make Your Employees Love You (The New Way to Manage People)

Become a connected leader and bridge the gap in your people, your goals, and your company.

Overcoming the Fear of Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are a fact of life for leaders—even the best leaders. However, when navigated properly, they can actually be a pathway to growth and success for teams.

Stressed Out? Tips for Managing Stress in the Workplace

Stress—both at home and in the workplace—is real, and while we can’t completely eliminate stress, there are some things we can do to better manage and proactively reduce stress.

Build a Community, Build a Home

“I’m new here, but already I feel at home.” That's an accurate summary of the feeling we hope to create for every HR- and talent-leader who joins our new Campfire Community.

How to Strengthen Autonomy & Ownership on Your Team

A workplace environment that is focused on strong autonomy and ownership can offer numerous benefits to leaders, team members, and organizations.

Leading Through Change

Change happens. There are some things you can do as a leader to help your team navigate change successfully, ensuring your team continues to thrive in spite of change.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 14

Historians say that humans have been making New Year’s resolutions for at least 4,000 years. Participate in one of humanity’s longest running traditions this year by bringing resolutions into work!

The Ins and Outs of Imposter Syndrome

Ever feel like a fraud at work? If so, you’re not alone. It’s called imposter syndrome, and it’s a real condition. But with the right tools, it can actually be used to fuel your success.

How to Manage a Multi-Generational Team

Managing a multi-generational team can be both challenging and fulfilling. However, there are some things you need to know and do to nurture and lead your team to overall team success.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 13

Urgency (n): 1. Importance requiring swift prioritized or persistent action; 2. Motivation to find the nearest bathroom.

The Importance of Providing Both Autonomy and Direction as a Manager

Forging a healthy balance between direction and autonomy is a great place to start when building teams that tick each of these boxes and retain strong talent long-term.

Quiet Quitting: What Is It? How Can Leaders Prevent It?

Quiet Quitting can be toxic for teams and organizations. There are things leaders can do to prevent quiet quitting from invading their team, leading to success for everyone.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 12

If you like cheesy phrases about teamwork, this newsletter is for you. If you roll your eyes at cheesy phrases about teamwork, this newsletter is for you.

Playing to Strengths: How to Identify & Reinforce Your Team’s Superpowers

Developing your team’s strengths has infinite potential for your organization. Learn the what, why, and how of developing your team’s superpowers.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 11

It’s getting spooky out! Time to turn on the lights in the office to check for monsters under the desk… or in the mirror.

Strong Teams, Strong Results: 12 Strategies for Employee Retention

High-quality employees are crucial for organizational success. We’re sharing 12 strategies managers can use to retain valuable employees, ensuring success for everyone.

How to Manage Burnout Before, During, and After it Occurs

Burnout is real. The majority of people experience it to some degree. While it can be difficult to deal with, there are steps you can take to prevent and manage burnout if it affects you or your team.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 10

Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Whether it’s you, your colleague, or your cat, use some of these tools to help with the process of getting unstuck.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 9

This week’s newsletter is going to have you looking at expiration dates. Get ready to eliminate the familiar and embrace the fresh.

Dealing with Disrespectful Team Members? Here are 8 Tips That Can Help

Disrespect in the workplace is toxic. Plain and simple. Use these 8 tips to help a disrespectful employee drop the “dis” and become a thriving, contributing, AND respectful member of your team.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 8

As they say, the seasons change and so should we. We’re looking inward today to make ourselves better outward leaders.

Work/Life Balance: Myth or Reality

Finding balance is a goal for many people. But is it a reality? We’re facing the finding balance myth head-on and sharing what we’ve discovered.

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Which is better and why?

Your mindset is the foundation of everything you do and achieve—both successes and failures. We’re diving deep into two mindsets, Growth and Fixed.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 7

Today we’re talking about breaks, break downs (v), and breakdowns (n). But don’t worry, we promise today’s letter is as constructive as ever.

Can you hear me now? 8 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener

Effective listening is a learnable skill, and we’re sharing 8 ways you can increase your ability to listen more effectively

Mental Health Tools Every Manager Should Know About

It is increasingly necessary for managers to be aware of employees’ emotional state. Having a toolkit of mental health resources will aid you in those efforts.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 6

The Michael Scott references in this issue alone will make you a better manager. Don't just take our word for it though 👉

How to Handle Clashing Personalities with Your Team

Personality clashes with team members can happen, but with the right tips and techniques, clashes can be navigated successfully—and even prevented.

So, you just got promoted? Here are 9 tips to follow right now

You got that promotion you’ve been going after. Now what do you do? Those first few steps can be crucial to your success—both now and long-term.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 5

What do Ted Lasso, a marshmallow, and Marie Kondo all have in common? You'll have to read this newsletter to find out...

Am I a good manager? Four Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Out

What makes a manager a "good" manager? There might not be a checklist you can follow, but these asking yourself these four questions will help you know where you currently stand and how to improve.

How to Create a Strong Team Culture

A strong team culture is key to the success of any organization. But how do you create a strong team culture? We’re sharing eight tools you can start using today to strengthen your team.

The 10 'Musts' of Great Meetings

We’ve all participated in both effective and ineffective meetings, and each can have starkly different outcomes. What’s the difference? What’s the magic potion for holding effective meetings?

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 4

How Do I Gauge Manager Effectiveness? Seven Things to Look At.

How do you gauge the effectiveness of a manager? Especially since no two managers are exactly alike? We’re sharing 7 things to look at when gauging any manager’s effectiveness.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 3

We’re back with another issue of the #bestmanagerever newsletter, bringing you everything you need to level-up and lead the highest-performing teams possible.

Are You a Micromanager? How to Tell & What to Do About It

In order to help managers preemptively nip the common tendency to micromanage in the bud, this blog examines how to recognize micromanagement and its effects on your team.

7 Ways to Build a Remote Work Culture

You can often sense a company's culture as soon as you walk into the office, but what does that mean for an increasingly remote workforce?

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 2

Manager resources so 🔥 you might need oven mitts.

How to Improve Mental Health in a Remote Work Environment

With 56% of workers working remotely, improving mental health in remote work environments is crucial. We’re sharing 7 tips leaders can implement to improve the mental health of all their employees.

Hiring a New Manager? Here are 5 Shared Qualities of Great Leaders

If you are in the process of hiring a new manager, you know it can be difficult to screen for managerial qualities in the sea of candidates.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 1

Every two weeks, we scour the internet and send you the most impactful leadership resources we can find—for free.

The Role of Silence in Conversation

Much can be gained or gleaned from pauses in conversation, especially in a professional setting where employees may need a nudge to share their true thoughts.

Seven Ways to Equip New Managers for Success

What can companies and HR leaders do to equip new managers for success? We're sharing 7 tips HR leaders and companies can use to help new managers thrive from day one.

World’s best boss: 11 things you can do right now to earn the title (and the mug)

A collection of things you can do right now—literally in the next fifteen minutes—that'll take you from “She’s a good boss” to “She’s the BEST boss!”

Expect Disappointment and You’ll Never Be Disappointed: MJ’s Guide to Setting Expectations

When we plan ahead for the snafus, shortcomings, and obstacles that will come, we are empowered to meet them with resolve, adaptability, and resilience, much like MJ.

The Complete Guide for Building Trust through 1:1 Conversations

Conversations are the best way to build trust—but doing them well takes practice. This guide is full of tips to help turn conversations into trust-building moments.

Call 9-1-1 Because Someone Just Dropped a Truthbomb: How to Build Trust Like Ted Lasso

There’s a reason Ted Lasso has quickly become everyone’s favorite, most-quoted, mustached leader. Want to build trust like Ted? Here's how.

4 Steps to Develop Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological safety is one of the most significant contributors to high-performing teams. We outline four ways to build a safe and inclusive environment within your company.

7 Tips for Sharing Feedback about Performance

There is no one size fits all solution to performance discussions, but following our 7 tips will ensure that each one goes smoothly.

Looking to Build Trust with a Distributed Team? Start Here.

Building trust among a distributed workforce is a challenge but with a little help, you can learn to navigate that challenge and create strong relationships.

Making the Most of the All-Important Performance Conversation

Conversations about performance can be tricky to navigate, but with a little extra leg work you can turn those tricky discussions into meaningful, relationship strengthening moments.

The Art of Conversation: How to Improve the Ultimate Tool in Your Leadership Toolbox

Having productive and consistent conversations with your employees is a key skill for managers. Campfire has tips on the best way to facilitate these conversations in a safe, empathetic environment.

From Listening to Launching: Building a Campfire that Works for You.

At Campfire, the things we build are inspired by the conversations we have. We’re excited to share the ways in which we’ve listened to managers and leaders and evolved as a business.

Hopes, Expectations, and Fears: A Trust-Building Conversation Guide

Setting expectations with employees requires meaningful collaboration. Use Campfire’s ‘Hopes, Fears, and Expectations’ format to get the conversation started.

Feedback, Inquiry, Timing: Performance Conversations that F.I.T. Your Workplace

Having regular conversations about performance is one of the best things a manager can do to help their reports grow and improve. So, what's the best way to go about these conversations?

The Connector Manager: Becoming the Type of Leader Your People Need

Different management types can positively or negatively affect not only employee development, but company success as well. What type of manager are you?

Connecting with People as People: How to Build Trust through Inclusive Leadership

Trust-based relationships are a cornerstone of effective teams—and inclusive leadership is the key to building trust with all your team members.

Defining What Drives You

What drives you? Here's how taking the time to name my core drivers gave me purpose and power in my decision-making.

The Campfire Manifesto

What is Campfire all about? Our goal is to create the best managers ever, for as many people as possible. Here's how we're accomplishing it:

Hopes, Expectations, and Fears: Building the Foundation for Great Relationships

When it comes to kickstarting a relationship, few things have more impact than having an open discussion about expectations.

Led by Example: Why I Joined Campfire

Why did I join Campfire? I joined because I am a believer in the solution we provide and a bigger believer in the people providing it.

2021 Utah SHRM Speaker Gift List

Each book on this year's Utah SHRM booklist was handpicked for a speaker at the event. Check out the list to find your next great read!

What Is a Campfire Culture?

A Campfire culture is one characterized by shared stories, deep conversations, and strengthened relationships.

2020 Utah SHRM Speaker Gift List

Campfire sponsored this year's Utah SHRM conference and, as a token of appreciation, presented each speaker with a unique book. Here's the complete list of gifted books.

5 Tips For Your Managers to Have the Best 1:1s of Their Careers

1:1s are a crucial part of manager relationships. Here’s 7 tips for your managers to improve this part of their work and build stronger rapport with their people.

How to Make Your Employees Love You (The New Way to Manage People)

Become a connected leader and bridge the gap in your people, your goals, and your company.

Quiet Quitting: What Is It? How Can Leaders Prevent It?

Quiet Quitting can be toxic for teams and organizations. There are things leaders can do to prevent quiet quitting from invading their team, leading to success for everyone.

Playing to Strengths: How to Identify & Reinforce Your Team’s Superpowers

Developing your team’s strengths has infinite potential for your organization. Learn the what, why, and how of developing your team’s superpowers.

Strong Teams, Strong Results: 12 Strategies for Employee Retention

High-quality employees are crucial for organizational success. We’re sharing 12 strategies managers can use to retain valuable employees, ensuring success for everyone.

How to Manage Burnout Before, During, and After it Occurs

Burnout is real. The majority of people experience it to some degree. While it can be difficult to deal with, there are steps you can take to prevent and manage burnout if it affects you or your team.

How Do I Gauge Manager Effectiveness? Seven Things to Look At.

How do you gauge the effectiveness of a manager? Especially since no two managers are exactly alike? We’re sharing 7 things to look at when gauging any manager’s effectiveness.

7 Ways to Build a Remote Work Culture

You can often sense a company's culture as soon as you walk into the office, but what does that mean for an increasingly remote workforce?

Hiring a New Manager? Here are 5 Shared Qualities of Great Leaders

If you are in the process of hiring a new manager, you know it can be difficult to screen for managerial qualities in the sea of candidates.

Seven Ways to Equip New Managers for Success

What can companies and HR leaders do to equip new managers for success? We're sharing 7 tips HR leaders and companies can use to help new managers thrive from day one.

4 Steps to Develop Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological safety is one of the most significant contributors to high-performing teams. We outline four ways to build a safe and inclusive environment within your company.

The Complete Guide for Building Trust through 1:1 Conversations

Conversations are the best way to build trust—but doing them well takes practice. This guide is full of tips to help turn conversations into trust-building moments.

Hopes, Expectations, and Fears: A Trust-Building Conversation Guide

Setting expectations with employees requires meaningful collaboration. Use Campfire’s ‘Hopes, Fears, and Expectations’ format to get the conversation started.

2021 Utah SHRM Speaker Gift List

Each book on this year's Utah SHRM booklist was handpicked for a speaker at the event. Check out the list to find your next great read!

2020 Utah SHRM Speaker Gift List

Campfire sponsored this year's Utah SHRM conference and, as a token of appreciation, presented each speaker with a unique book. Here's the complete list of gifted books.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 12

If you like cheesy phrases about teamwork, this newsletter is for you. If you roll your eyes at cheesy phrases about teamwork, this newsletter is for you.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 10

Everyone gets stuck sometimes. Whether it’s you, your colleague, or your cat, use some of these tools to help with the process of getting unstuck.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 9

This week’s newsletter is going to have you looking at expiration dates. Get ready to eliminate the familiar and embrace the fresh.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 8

As they say, the seasons change and so should we. We’re looking inward today to make ourselves better outward leaders.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 7

Today we’re talking about breaks, break downs (v), and breakdowns (n). But don’t worry, we promise today’s letter is as constructive as ever.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 6

The Michael Scott references in this issue alone will make you a better manager. Don't just take our word for it though 👉

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 5

What do Ted Lasso, a marshmallow, and Marie Kondo all have in common? You'll have to read this newsletter to find out...

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 3

We’re back with another issue of the #bestmanagerever newsletter, bringing you everything you need to level-up and lead the highest-performing teams possible.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 2

Manager resources so 🔥 you might need oven mitts.

#bestmanagerever Newsletter Issue 1

Every two weeks, we scour the internet and send you the most impactful leadership resources we can find—for free.

From Listening to Launching: Building a Campfire that Works for You.

At Campfire, the things we build are inspired by the conversations we have. We’re excited to share the ways in which we’ve listened to managers and leaders and evolved as a business.

Defining What Drives You

What drives you? Here's how taking the time to name my core drivers gave me purpose and power in my decision-making.

The Campfire Manifesto

What is Campfire all about? Our goal is to create the best managers ever, for as many people as possible. Here's how we're accomplishing it:

Led by Example: Why I Joined Campfire

Why did I join Campfire? I joined because I am a believer in the solution we provide and a bigger believer in the people providing it.

What Is a Campfire Culture?

A Campfire culture is one characterized by shared stories, deep conversations, and strengthened relationships.