Fast Company Daily
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Dec 16, 2024 • 15min
Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote work
Forty-percent of workers say they would look for a new, more flexible job if they no longer had the option for hybrid or fully remote work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024 • 8min
The 5-minute 5Qs Formula to better leadership
The 5Qs Formula encourages you to reflect on five key questions that boost optimism, gratitude, clarity, emotional resilience, and motivation, helping you approach the day’s challenges with greater ease and more joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024 • 7min
Tough conversations are inevitable. Here is how to face them with confidence
Tough conversations are crucial for effective leadership. Avoiding them can harm teams and organizations. The podcast dives into the fears leaders face when tackling these discussions, emphasizing the need for direct communication. It also offers strategies for transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. By addressing difficult topics, leaders can foster a healthier work environment.
Dec 11, 2024 • 8min
5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesion
Transitions happen, but the adjustment period doesn’t have to linger. Here’s how to become a high-performing unit once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024 • 6min
3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation
Your upcoming vacation to Baja may seem to have nothing in common with your 401(k)—but you’ll get more out of your travel plans if you treat them like an investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2024 • 10min
7 strategies to turn ‘lone wolves’ into team players
By implementing these seven strategies, you can effectively foster a more collaborative and cohesive team culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 6, 2024 • 7min
Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead
And what we can do to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2024 • 7min
Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position
Of not winning, Amer Iqbal says “each experience has taught me something new about myself, but the common theme is simple.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024 • 8min
Rethink motivation: Why metrics alone won’t keep your team inspired
Why it’s time to rethink how we inspire people—and create more human-centered workplaces in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2024 • 6min
Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says
Before retirement, a person may be more susceptible to present bias because their future labor income is uncertain, and they don’t yet feel an ownership of that money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
