Talent Optimization
7 min read

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.

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A manager displaying cross functional team leadership.
Leadership
10 min read

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.

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Talent Optimization
4 min read

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.

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sales manager coaches sales account executive
People Management
9 min read

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.

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why change initiatives fail
Leadership
6 min read

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.

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360 evaluations
People Management
7 min read

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.

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Teamwork
7 min read

The 5 characteristics of dysfunctional teams

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.” 

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Leadership
9 min read

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.

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Organization Design
5 min read

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.

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Leadership
4 min read

Post-pandemic team effectiveness starts with self-aware leadership.

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

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Talent Optimization
4 min read

How to develop leaders at every level, including individual contributors

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…

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