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Fast Company Daily

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Stories, tips, and advice on how employees, managers, and businesses are working smarter, all from Fast Company and all in less than five minutes each weekday.
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Should you try a no-meeting week?

It’s tempting for companies to embrace the appeal of “no meetings,” hoping the extra time will lead to more focused work. But does eliminating meetings actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 20256 min

Are you too reliable to be promotable?

An executive coach offers four strategies to rebrand yourself from dependable doer to strategic leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 20257 min

How to create a workplace where changemakers thrive

Organizations need to stop celebrating individual disruptors. Instead, they should be cultivating ecosystems where all kinds of innovators can thrive together. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 20259 min

Don’t hide that career gap on your resume. Own it

Nearly half of U.S. workers have a gap on their resumes, yet many people still feel pressure to hide career breaks from potential employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 20258 min

5 ways to network when you don’t have a network

When you’re job-hunting, you know the old adage: It’s all about who you know. But what if you don’t know anyone in your career path yet? Here’s how to start creating that professional network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 20257 min

6 smart ways to minimize decision fatigue before noon

Early decision fatigue can lead to worse choices later in the day. But with the proper structure, you can drastically reduce mental overload—and set your day up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 20259 min

How smart leaders balance urgency with curiosity

The same forces that make curiosity essential—rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty—are the ones that systematically suppress it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 20257 min

Is it okay to lie (a little) on your résumé?

Lying isn’t necessary. Here are a few legitimate ways to redo your résumé in honest ways that will smooth over the things you might be tempted to lie about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 20255 min

How to go from ghosted to multiple offers in your job search

In this job market, talented job seekers are submitting application after application into what feels like a black hole. These strategies help you stand out no matter the conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202510 min

5 unexpected benefits of procrastination

Procrastination isn’t always a bad thing. Here’s when it can actually pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 20259 min

How to push back on an unethical request at work

The “Clarify, Question, Redirect” approach helps you stay true to your values—without risking your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20257 min
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