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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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 6, 2025 • 6min
Is your résumé making you sound desperate?
Standing out of the applicant pool takes a mix of confidence and honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2025 • 7min
Stop ‘task-masking’ at work just to look busy
Shuffling papers or scheduling emails out of hours won’t prove your value. Here’s what will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2025 • 6min
Could a chatbot replace your best friend at work?
New data, along with growing comfort with services like ChatGPT, suggests it’s possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 snips
Oct 1, 2025 • 13min
Revisiting my definition of strategy
Roger Martin, a renowned management thinker and author known for his expertise in strategy, revises his long-standing definition of strategy during this insightful discussion. He emphasizes the necessity of clear definitions to advance fields like social entrepreneurship. Martin critiques existing strategy definitions for their inadequacy and introduces his refined conception, focusing on core elements such as integrated choices and compelling customer actions. He also discusses the importance of testing strategic choices while omitting certain common elements for clarity.
Sep 30, 2025 • 5min
Do you have ‘career dysmorphia’?
If you constantly compare your success to others,’ you might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2025 • 6min
How and why to celebrate an accomplishment
Work successes are also worth some demonstration of joy. So, why do athletes get to have all the fun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2025 • 8min
Why can’t employers get neurodivergent-friendly work policies right?
Despite an increase in interest in these workplaces, actually finding one can be hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2025 • 5min
Are you lazy—or just a ‘career minimalist’?
There’s a difference, experts say. And Gen Z is all in on the latter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 snips
Sep 23, 2025 • 5min
4 clear signs to spot a leader with exceptional communication skills
In a world of uncertainty, effective leaders shine through their communication skills. Discover key practices like acknowledging challenges while celebrating progress to inspire teams. Learn the importance of inviting open dialogue and listening with empathy. Transparency about knowns and unknowns helps prevent panic. Lastly, maintaining a calm demeanor and regular check-ins can anchor a team during turbulent times. Leaders who communicate clearly instill trust and clarity when it matters most.
Sep 22, 2025 • 7min
How to quit your job when you feel like you’re abandoning your team
Is your loyalty strategic or sentimental? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
