“Anger is the enemy of instruction.” – Phil Jackson, Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson was a coach of several Hall of Fame NBA players, including but not limited to, Scotty Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and of course, Michael Jordan. His
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Reimagining Development in 2025: Building Your Resilience Toolkit
Happy New Year! Join OKA President, Hile Rutledge, as we explore the critical role of resilience in leadership development. This webinar will discuss how resilience can be intentionally and strategically cultivated. You'll learn practical strategies for integrating resilience into your
Prioritizing Resilience in The New Year
As we step into 2025, resilience has become one of the hottest topics in leadership and team development. But what exactly is resilience, and why does it matter so much right now? Let’s break it down. At its core, resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges and adapt to change. It’s
Making Your Workplace Wish List Using DRiV
If you’re the buyer, you know just how useful holiday wish lists can be. Whether it’s a letter to Santa, items circled in a catalog, or an Amazon registry, they give you instant clarity on what will bring joy to your loved ones this season. Even beyond the holidays, the idea is simple: write down
2024 Holiday Conflict Coping Toolkit
Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday, both in its history and mythology and in its current reality. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is about uniting with family and taking a day to celebrate what we have. In practice, many folks stress about—even dread—the time with family and the awkward interactions
