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Building tools and frameworks to help organisations understand and improve their employee experience through data-driven insights.
About Ken
I'm Ken Corey — a senior technology leader based in the UK with decades of experience building software and leading teams.
I'm co-authoring Bad Bosses Ruin Lives with Step It Up HR. Our research found that 99.5% of survey respondents said they've had one or more types of bad bosses. There's a mismatch here, and our book helps explain why — and what you can do about it as a manager.
I'm always open to new roles and conversations. My CV is here, or reach me on LinkedIn.
Projects & Passions
Step It Up HR
Co-authoring 'Bad Bosses Ruin Lives' and working with Step It Up HR to transform how organisations think about leadership and management.
Speaking
Sharing stories and insights on leadership, technology, and the intersection of the two. Available for conferences, podcasts, and panels.
Being a Grandad
The best role I've ever had. All the fun parts of parenting with the wisdom to enjoy every moment. Turns out, it really is the best.
Recent Writing
Personal Blog
The Confidence Book Is Not a Private Jet
Confidence books sell a private jet. Real confidence is a pair of boots: trusting yourself to climb out of a bad day before it turns into a bad year.
Flippin' Bits
Brainstorming Isn't Neutral. It Rewards Whoever Talks First.
Open-floor brainstorming favors the fastest talkers and costs you ideas. The research, and how to redesign team rituals so every brain gets heard.
Personal Blog
The Dark Side of Always Looking on the Bright Side
Telling your team to stay positive feels like leadership. The research says forced cheer hides bad news and wears people down. Here's what I do instead.
Flippin' Bits
Your Team Knows What's Broken. You Haven't Asked.
Your engineers already know what's broken. Silence is not apathy, it's fear and futility. How to ask so people answer, and what to do next.
Personal Blog
Becoming a Parent Didn't Make Me a Better Leader. Paying Attention Did.
Parenthood changes leaders, and not always for the better. The research surprised me. Here's what turned my time as a dad into better leadership.
Flippin' Bits
The $40 Oven: Small Fixes Build More Trust Than Big Programmes
A $40 oven earned more trust than any engagement programme. Why fixing small annoyances fast beats big initiatives, with data from GitHub, Stripe and Gallup.