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

BAT

Building tools and frameworks to help organisations understand and improve their employee experience through data-driven insights.

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

Being in the Room Isn't Listening

Sitting near someone while they talk is not listening. The research is brutal, and so is what your team does once they stop telling you things.

Personal Blog

You're Not Unlucky. You're Unclear.

Vagueness feels like keeping your options open. It quietly removes you from lists you never knew existed. Get specific instead.

Personal Blog

Leadership Is Service, Not Theater

Most leadership failure is not incompetence, it is performance. The tell, the numbers, and five questions to audit yourself.

Flippin' Bits

Equal Praise Isn't Fair Praise

Equal recognition feels fair and costs nothing. It also hides your best invisible work and teaches your team effort has no price.