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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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80% of LGBTQ+ workers are ready to boycott companies that don’t support DEI

While companies like Ford and Lowe’s have taken a more extreme stance on DEI, these developments are just the latest in a trend of corporations eliminating or altering their DEI programs over the past year, particularly in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 20244 min

This is the best way to end a meeting

If you want people to leave a meeting feeling glad they attended, pay more attention to the ending, says this expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 05, 20245 min

An airline captain shares how leaders can truly gain respect and influence

After four decades and 22,000 hours of flying experience, training, examining, and building teams, Captain Smith learned these are some of the keys that can help propel us to become the most respected and influential leaders of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 04, 20246 min

How to balance a side hustle with a full-time job

Taking steps such as prioritizing transparency, avoiding conflicts of interest, and setting clear boundaries can help you balance two hustles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 20246 min

How to fall back in love with your job

If you used to love what you did and are now feeling defeated or disengaged, there are options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20247 min

3 things people get wrong about collaboration

These common mistakes can derail those big, ambitious projects that require lots of working together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20245 min

The hidden and preventable reason for layoffs

Unknowingly bringing on duplicate positions can cost the organization big bucks in redundant salary, benefits, training, and onboarding, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 20247 min

Human resources needs a major overhaul

A former chief people officer shares insights on HR 4.0 and the profession’s progression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 20246 min

Bite-size learning can fill employees’ craving for development

As someone in the leadership development space for over 15 years, I’ve seen a big gap emerge between how much employees want (and need) to learn on the job and how much they’re able. I believe the solution to this problem will come from thinking small—at least in leadership development content—to bite-size learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 20246 min

Don’t be afraid to quit, again and again

I’ve left roles where I didn’t think I would succeed, where the people I worked with were not supportive, or I where felt there was a poor fit between my talents and ambitions and my current role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 20246 min

How to set boundaries with a toxic boss

Try these six steps if you’re stuck dealing with a toxic manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 20247 min

Why competent workers become incompetent managers

Understanding and addressing the factors contributing to certain types of incompetent managers can foster a more effective leadership structure and talent development pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 202411 min

What can I do if I’m being ghosted after applying for a job?

Few things feel more demoralizing than putting in weeks of effort into applying for a job and hearing nothing back. Here’s how you can guard against professional ghosting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 20245 min

The best leaders know how to channel chutzpah

Although chutzpah is generally associated with arrogance, it can also describe the unapologetic straightforwardness occasionally needed to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 06, 20247 min

How your quest to get more done might be causing more anxiety

‘Productivity anxiety’ often occurs when things at work feel stressful and you’re juggling many tasks. But there are ways that individuals (and companies) can handle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 02, 20247 min

How to communicate like you’re the boss

If you want to be a more authoritative and confident speaker at work, these 6 steps can help you increase your executive presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20246 min
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