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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Dec 14, 2023 • 7min
4 steps leaders can take to improve America’s broken healthcare system
Here’s what leaders can do to build a more sustainable healthcare industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 5min
3 red flags that mean you’re an over-collaborator (and how to realign your team to deliver better results)
3 factors that can lead to over-collaboration which contributes to inefficiencies, frustrations, and reduced productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023 • 6min
How to handle a stressful workday—when seemingly everything’s going wrong
Chris Mosunic, chief clinical officer at relaxation app Calm, shares his best tips for tackling ‘one of those days.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023 • 7min
‘Flextirement’ is the future of work
Flextirement has everything to do with striking a balance between employees and employers as opposed to flipping the switch from employee to retiree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2023 • 5min
5 tips to take back control of your time
Learn five techniques to effectively manage your time, including setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, building buffers, seeking outside perspectives, and learning to say no. Take back control of your time for improved productivity and work-life balance.
4 snips
Dec 7, 2023 • 7min
An ex-FBI agent explains how to recognize the power dynamics in a room
Learn how to recognize power dynamics in a room and use this knowledge to your advantage in negotiations and critical communications. Discover the importance of observing emotions, power dynamics, and body language to understand the unspoken narrative and navigate interactions successfully.
5 snips
Dec 6, 2023 • 5min
This underrated leadership habit is crucial to success
Discover the power of gratitude and recognition in the workplace. Explore the immediate effects of gratitude on our nervous system, benefits of employee recognition programs, and ways for leaders to proactively engage with their team members to show appreciation while emphasizing trust and worker protections.
4 snips
Dec 5, 2023 • 5min
The 3 most common unforced errors that CEOs make
Explore the potential challenges and unforced errors CEOs may encounter in 2024 and how leaders can adapt to emerge stronger on the other side.
7 snips
Dec 4, 2023 • 7min
Here’s how to get better at dealing with conflict
Learn how to navigate difficult situations and find resolutions in relationships and organizations. Emphasizes the importance of listening to emotions and developing skills to handle conflict.
Dec 1, 2023 • 5min
What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails
Some argue that it’s time to ban this phrase once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
