by Ollie Phillips | 6 Feb, 2023 | News & Blog
What would happen if I got hit by a bus tomorrow? I ask my team this question often (or rather, frame the scenario that I’m suddenly out of the picture and the business needs to keep moving forwards) with the aim of creating an antifragile team. If the last few years...
by Ollie Phillips | 12 Oct, 2021 | News & Blog
How do you feel about your sense of belonging at work? Do you feel like you’re a member of a group? Is a lack of belonging affecting your health? When we don’t belong, we feel guilty, rejected, anxious, depressed, angry, alone, jealous and isolated. We are more...
by Ollie Phillips | 28 Jul, 2021 | News & Blog
How good are you at giving or receiving feedback? When used correctly, feedback can be a crucial element for success in your team and organisation. Did you know that 65% of employees would like to receive more feedback than they currently do? Also, 98% of employees...
by Ollie Phillips | 17 May, 2021 | News & Blog
Does your team feel engaged? Are they delivering within their roles? Are they interacting with their teammates? Just because things are “going back to some kind of normality”, we shouldn’t assume that people feel safe, engaged or happy. Studies show that “More than...
by Ollie Phillips | 17 Dec, 2020 | News & Blog
Christmas is around the corner, and the spirit of Christmas is starting to fill the air. But can the spirit of Christmas affect your company? The holidays could be a very challenging time for your company. Even more so in these unusual circumstances. At Optimist...
