
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.
David Silbert · 5 min read

Renowned equity consultant Aiko Bethea is taking center stage at OPTIMA22 to help businesses create a fairer, more just workplace.
David Silbert · 5 min read

Employee expectations have shifted in the past two years. Here’s how leaders can understand, meet, and ultimately exceed these expectations.
Robert Imbrie · 9 min read

Dr. Hume Johnson shares why she struggled with traditional work environments—and how her experience can make your organization stronger.
Robert Imbrie · 4 min read

Cross-functional teams make your organization efficient and innovative. Learn the best skills to master cross-functional team leadership.
Jordan Nottrodt · 11 min read

James Clear, author of No. 1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, is speaking at OPTIMA22. Here’s everything you need to know.
David Silbert · 4 min read

Help your team and organization overcome the biggest hybrid workplace challenges by following these best practices.
Blair Reynolds · 7 min read

As workers rethink their role in the talent market, business experts share ways to ensure your organization is prepared for the future.
David Silbert · 4 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

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

Team leadership has a significant impact on team performance and employee engagement. Here’s how to pick those leaders and make them count.
Will Otto · 10 min read

Dave Zenk of Metroparks Toledo shared how his government agency is building great teams through a focus on mission, vision, and culture.
Mike Zani · 6 min read

Remote work is complex—you don’t need nuanced behavioral data to understand that. But when you start to apply behavioral learnings, and think about how a virtual workplace might affect your people differently, you can begin to unpack the challenge.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read