About Stu Sjouwerman
Stu Sjouwerman (pronounced “shower-man”) is the founder and CEO of KnowBe4, Inc., which offers a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing.
More From Stu Sjouwerman
Developing an Agile Work Culture
How To Successfully Develop Your Company's Core Values – And Ensure They're Practiced
These values should be the backbone of your business -- and everyone involved should reflect them.
Developing an Agile Work Culture
Why I Made an Employee Handbook Before I Even Had Any Employees
Knowing the type of culture you want to create from the very start is crucial for any business.
Managing Employees
How to Manage Your Organization Solely Through Performance Statistics
Being able to measure productivity for every single employee -- including you -- is vital to the success of any company.
Starting a Business
Should You Start With PR or Marketing First?
With five startups under my belt, this is what I've found works best.
Leadership
Redefining the Wall Between Executives and Employees – Literally
Fast, efficient communication is a company's lifeblood, and an open office environment is the key to achieving it.
Leadership
What Do Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett All Have in Common?
They make it a point to keep learning -- here's why that's so important.
Leadership
These Are the 3 Most Vital Techniques to Retain Employees
A critical part of growing any business is hiring the right people -- and then keeping them.
Time Management
6 Tips to Tame Your Email and Maximize Your Time Management
Don't fall into these common time-wasting traps.
Entrepreneurs
Here's How to Calculate the True Value of Your Time
Don't limit yourself to selling hours -- there's a better way to discover what your time is worth.
Starting a Business
3 Tips for Keeping Your Startup Dream Alive From a 5-Time Founder
After starting five different companies, I found these are the fundamentals to startup success -- every time.
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
3 Reasons Empathy is Good for Business
Soft skills are vital for leaders, regardless of your industry. Here's why being empathetic plays a major role in successfully growing your company.
Marketing
I Took Over an Entire Convention With The Smallest Booth -- Here's How
Trade shows offer an unmatched opportunity for connecting with potential customers; this strategy can help you make the most of them.
Entrepreneurs
Why Active Listening Is a Critical Skill for Founders and Entrepreneurs
How you listen to your employees and associates has a direct impact on your success.
Leadership
How to Say No to Anyone Without Feeling Guilty
Once mastered, it's a powerful tool for your arsenal of skills.
Startups
The No. 1 Mistake I've Seen Promising Startups Make
Here's how to successfully achieve and navigate hypergrowth.