The Women In Optometry Women’s Leadership Conference, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 5, was a great start to the American Academy of Optometry meeting. The theme was Leadership Unleashed: Realize Your Impact. Leadership development coach Ellen Steinlein of Fierce, a global leadership development company, led an interactive keynote and workshop on Asking for What You Want. Alcon sponsored the keynote event. Steinlein reviewed common reasons why people don’t ask for what they want, including lack of confidence, workplace dynamics and imposter syndrome. She also discussed empowerment, finding opportunities for advancement and other ways of advocating for yourself. “Putting your needs first is necessary, not selfish,” Steinlein said. Read More