
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.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read

Looking to improve your feedback form as a manager? Consider these five techniques designed to help people actually learn and grow from evaluations.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read

As people prioritize their well-being, they’re also re-examining their careers. Here’s how to create a culture of engagement and retention.
Tom Johnston · 6 min read

Dysfunctional teams can cripple an organization. To prevent dysfunction in teams, you need an understanding of the “where” and the “why,” in addition to the more obvious “who.”
Andrew Barks · 7 min read

What makes a successful business? I sat down with three-time CEO Kirk Arnold to discuss the biggest competitive advantage out there: talent.
Mike Zani · 9 min read

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.
Tom Johnston · 5 min read

Wondering how best to navigate today’s hybrid work environment? Here are three ways to get in tune with yourself and those you lead.
Brandi Keiser · 4 min read

Not all managers are leaders, and not all leaders are managers. In my 20+ years of professional experience, I’ve: Though I enjoyed being a manager, I’ve chosen to spend the remainder of my career as an IC. But that doesn’t mean that I’m no longer a leader. In fact, it has strengthened my resolve to show…
Trish Davis-Gray · 4 min read

Technology, culture, and the economy are evolving faster pace than ever before. The ability to adapt plays a critical role in the success of a business.
Shefali Lohia · 7 min read

COVID-19 has permanently changed the way we work. Here are four ways to build on past learnings and lead in this new, post-pandemic world.
Randy Samsel · 7 min read

A good workplace mentorship program fosters skill development and empowers leaders at every level. And it’s made even easier with the right software support.
Ryan Carruthers · 8 min read

Kick off your OPTIMA21 experience with Guy Raz, your official emcee for the event. Here’s what you can expect from Guy at OPTIMA.
David Silbert · 4 min read

Peloton SVP Dara Treseder is coming to OPTIMA21 for a can’t-miss keynote. Learn how she’s empowering attendees to be authentic leaders.
Andrew Barks · 4 min read

Patrick Lencioni is just one of several thought leaders joining OPTIMA21, The event team has been hard at work since 2019, ensuring an exciting, all-new virtual experience.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read

Women’s leadership conferences play a vital role in highlighting inequities at work and proposing solutions for change. Here are 11 you can attend this year.
Rachel Rosenthal · 7 min read

Jenny Moebius, VP of Marketing at The Predictive Index, embodies the company’s vision of Better Work, Better World on a daily basis.
Erin Balsa · 9 min read