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831 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago -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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4 secrets to making social media video that gets noticed
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesConfidence, clarity, consistency, and creativity form the foundation of a successful video marketing strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to make workplaces more inclusive for people with invisible disabilities
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesEmployees with diabetes, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain, and other invisible disabilities should all be part of your DEI plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to not let your boss’s bad energy affect you so much
October 02, 2023 14:12 - 6 minutesSometimes the best move is to quit a toxic manager. But it’s also possible to reshape your energy to cope better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why ‘daily-ish’ habits can be better than everyday routines
September 29, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesRigid rules about productivity often don’t work—or are just plain miserable. Adopting a ‘daily-ish’ mindset might be more sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is how managers may be accidentally sabotaging their workers
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesSurveillance is a knee-jerk reaction, not a thoughtful solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to get better at remembering names
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesRemembering someone’s name is good for building connection—and advancing your career. These strategies can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why companies from Amazon to Goldman Sachs are fumbling the return to office
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesThe trend of executives clumsily forcing workers into the office is driven by fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knowing why burnout occurs isn’t enough—this is a roadmap to end it
September 25, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesTo better understand how to improve the employee experience, drive meaningful conversations, and find effective solutions, it helps to visualize thoughts and feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The device purifies the air surrounding your face but, as with everything, there's a catch
September 22, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesLeaders’ choices create either a culture of denial and exclusion or an environment of opportunity and inclusion—for you, your team, and your colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How workers can replicate that back-to-school feeling
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesFor seasoned professionals, the seasons tend to blur. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to give yourself a fresh start this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These are the 3 crucial things you must do before your next speaking gig
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutesEvery event offers an opportunity to showcase your credibility, transform yourself from behind-the-scenes professional to thought leader, and turn that into revenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You’re probably thinking about confidence wrong
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesAuthor Lisa Sun has come up with eight different types of strengths that underpin confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Monk mode’ is the ‘new’ productivity trend that promises to improve your attention span
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesLearn a few tips for how you can implement monk mode into your work and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 habits of people who get promoted quickly
September 15, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesIf you’re looking to move up the career ladder, here’s what you should focus on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the Army’s pay structure inspired this CEO to introduce pay transparency
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesRoxanne Petraeus, the CEO of HR compliance training startup Ethena, shares how her background in the Army shaped her approach to pay transparency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Make a difficult conversation with your boss easier
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesInstead of remaining unhappy or quitting, address your concerns with your boss by taking five steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to negotiate for anything at work
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutesWhether you want to keep working from home or are trying to get a raise or a promotion, this is what to say, how to say it, and how to time your ask to get the answer you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to radically change your life in just one year
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutesCoaches to leaders at Amazon, Google, and JPMorgan Chase reveal the essential principles of creating the life you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why we should get comfortable with expressing sadness at work
September 08, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutesIf you want to experience more joy, you have to accept sadness as an emotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to do if you are being shamed at work
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesLearn six techniques for dealing with shaming and humiliation in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Lazy girl jobs’ are just healthy jobs—and the trend should be a wake-up call for leaders
September 06, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesThe CEO of Betterworks says that the trend is a sign leaders need to rethink their relationships with employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the ‘September surge’ could help job seekers find their next opportunity
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesJob seekers, get those résumés updated. Opportunity may be knocking soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The No. 1 thing entrepreneurs don’t spend enough time doing
September 04, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesThis stress-inducing responsibility could prove crucial to a startup’s success—and it’s a big mistake if you fail to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why losing skills to AI is a winning strategy
September 01, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutesWe don’t need to perform every task that AI can handle more efficiently. Instead, we should focus on refining the skills that AI cannot replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Try a radical new approach to feedback
August 31, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesThis approach helps clarify what better looks like, leading to higher levels of confidence and conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to hire for the company culture you want—not the one you have
August 30, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesBetter recruitment strategies can lead to better company culture, a recruiting expert says. The key is to value ‘culture add’ over ‘culture fit.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can get their time back using ChatGPT
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesUse ChatGPT for tasks that take up time and attention, and result in feelings of overwhelm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scientists can help you predict which failures lead to success
August 28, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesUsing an evidence-based model for decoding failure, the ROI of errors is dependent on five key factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways leaders can build trust and connection when emotions are high
August 25, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesWhile there are a whole host of leadership attributes that can be useful during times of stress and change, three key elements are crucial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your hybrid workplace will fail if you neglect this essential factor
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesThe future of work is hybrid, and its success hinges largely on our ability to craft a well-documented approach to this model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 strategies to attract candidates who are joyful and productive
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesBuilding a joyful work environment enhances employee satisfaction and engagement as well as supports the success and growth of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to balance showcasing confidence and humility
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesFour recommendations that will help you determine when to display confidence and when to be humble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These 5 factors actually make workers feel like they belong
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesNo organization is perfect, even those that are strongly committed to DE&I. Instead of striving for perfection, it’s more realistic—and effective—to aim for continuous improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How working remotely impacts your relationship with your boss
August 18, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesThere are pros and cons to being physically far from your manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How AI can make us better leaders
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesThree key areas to spotlight when thinking about how generative AI could reshape leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managers can find the greatest opportunities for growth focusing on these employees
August 16, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesWhen senior leaders pave the way for managers to show up with better well-being and a deeper understanding of how to lead their teams, your workplace will lose the “meh.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to make friends at work your first week on the job
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesFriends can add to your sense of belonging and reduce your anxiety—especially when you’re stressed about starting a new job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to write bullet points on your résumé to stand out
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesThe key to getting a new job is a strong résumé. And the key to a strong résumé is writing well-structured bullet points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 red flags that indicate you are undermining your leadership
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesIt is never too late to rewrite your leadership narrative by upgrading the default settings of your inner operating systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to attract and retain the top performers
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesWith these practices in play, teams of all types can become super without the bickering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s how virtual reality works—and how it’s going to transform meetings
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesWith the growing interest in the metaverse, it’s only a matter of time before companies unleash the power of virtual reality to enhance their workplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why overcommunicating is often more productive
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesOvercommunicating can save you hours of writing lengthy updates or attending status report meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to distinguish between stress and burnout
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesIt’s important to remember that managing stress and preventing burnout is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness and consistent effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to develop your team on a tight budget
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesThere are always opportunities to maximize learning in the context of what you are already doing. Look for that low-hanging fruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to get people to say yes to what you want
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesAsking for anything—promotions, love, money, help—can be difficult. An expert on the psychology of negotiation says following three simple rules of asking is the winning formula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 ways leaders can turn a lousy work day around
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesYour working day will have ups and downs, obstacles, challenges, and good and bad days. It’s up to you to find the best way through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to turn your meetings into safe spaces
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesWhen employees feel safe to share their ideas and opinions, they are more likely to be engaged and productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s time to retire the stereotype that women are worse at networking than men
July 31, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesSystemic barriers can prevent women leaders from accessing the most advantageous networking opportunities, but companies can correct this imbalance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is being lazy actually good?
July 28, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutesIn an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways to balance employee downtime—and productivity—during the summer slowdown
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutesIn the summer, leaders need to manage expectations, empower employees to rest, and also keep teams on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices