Leadership
Aiko Bethea takes the OPTIMA22 stage to inspire equity through empathy.
Renowned equity consultant Aiko Bethea is taking center stage at OPTIMA22 to help businesses create a fairer, more just workplace.
The Work on Trial series: Wayne Morris on purpose, freedom, and employee choice
Wayne Morris left a successful role in Silicon Valley in favor of more autonomy, more time with family, and a sense of purpose that felt increasingly elusive.
Employee expectations are shifting. Can you meet them?
Employee expectations have shifted in the past two years. Here’s how leaders can understand, meet, and ultimately exceed these expectations.
The Work on Trial series: Dr. Hume Johnson on being and belonging
Dr. Hume Johnson shares why she struggled with traditional work environments—and how her experience can make your organization stronger.
10 key skills for cross-functional team leadership
Cross-functional teams make your organization efficient and innovative. Learn the best skills to master cross-functional team leadership.
James Clear is teaching OPTIMA22 attendees how to build great habits.
James Clear, author of No. 1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, is speaking at OPTIMA22. Here’s everything you need to know.
4 hybrid workplace challenges (and how to solve them)
Help your team and organization overcome the biggest hybrid workplace challenges by following these best practices.
Encourage learning and development by using an employee review template.
Do you need an employee review template? It’s a valuable resource to have on hand, serving as a starting point for reviews and performance appraisals, and guiding first-time managers less accustomed to these pivotal yet tricky conversations.
The pros and cons of transactional leadership
Transactional leadership is a managerial approach that rewards self-starters, competitiveness, and individual achievement while weeding out and disciplining underperforming employees. It’s a traditional leadership style that’s still extremely prevalent in many different industries.
The power of feedback: How to improve communication and performance
Looking to improve your feedback form as a manager? Consider these five techniques designed to help people actually learn and grow from evaluations.
Are you suffering, struggling, or thriving?
As people prioritize their well-being, they’re also re-examining their careers. Here’s how to create a culture of engagement and retention.
Dream Teams interview: Kirk Arnold, Board Member at Ingersoll Rand
What makes a successful business? I sat down with three-time CEO Kirk Arnold to discuss the biggest competitive advantage out there: talent.
Who’s coming back to the office?
Who’s coming back to the office? The answer to this question is crucial to making the most of a hybrid world. Here’s why.