Company Culture
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.
Robert Imbrie · 4 min read
Leadership
Leadership
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.
Robert Imbrie · 10 min read
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.
David Silbert · 4 min read
Company Culture
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.
Jesse Relkin · 7 min read
Company Culture
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.
Andrew Barks · 9 min read
Leadership
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.
· 7 min read
Leadership
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
Company Culture
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.
Tom Johnston · 6 min read
Company Culture
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.”
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
Leadership
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.
Mike Zani · 9 min read
Company Culture
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.
Tom Johnston · 5 min read
Leadership
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.
Brandi Keiser · 4 min read
Leadership
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…
Trish Davis-Gray · 4 min read
Change Management
What is an Adaptability Quotient? How to improve your adaptability
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.
· 7 min read
Leadership
4 steps for leading in a hybrid, post-pandemic world
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