Sam Knuth (he/him)

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Minneapolis, MN

I lead a team in Red Hat focused on providing context, knowledge, connection and alignment to our Product and Technologies employees, as well as working to ensure they have an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment to work and grow in. I am a late-diagnosed autistic person and I co-chair Red Hat's neurodiversity employee resource group.

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Authored Content

What happens when we just assume positive intent?

Here's a New Year's resolution that's perfect for open leaders everywhere.

Avoid echo chambers and make open decisions

Using a framework for open decisions makes my job easier and less stressful.

How to ask why at work without upsetting anyone

In open organizations, asking "why" isn't unusual. But you should avoid hurt feelings when you do it.

Would you donate to open source, non-profits, or Occupy Wall Street?

Managers: Do you delegate or donate?

When you donate money to charities, do you call them a month later and ask them what they did with the donation? Probably not. If you give to a particular charity regularly…

How to respond to direct, harsh criticism at work

I recently received an email from a colleague that, among other things, suggested that I was "playing a shell game." I tend to pride myself on being transparent and honest, so…

Why wasn't I invited to the meeting?

Maybe you haven't proven to others why you need to be there.

Authored Comments

samfw

5 Feb 2020

Stuck in a loop: 4 signs anxiety may be affecting your work

Thanks Ron - appreciate your insights. Yes, I think there is a relation to the over analysis issue. I'm trying to get at what is the underlying cause of that for me, which is anxiety. For some, that might not be the case. Self awareness is key to understanding!

samfw

31 Jan 2020

Never enough: Working openly with anxiety

Thank you, Laura, for your perspective. Compassion and gratitude are indeed so important - thank you for the reminder. I haven't written on that topic directly yet but will think about it!