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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Aug 8, 2023 • 6min
Why overcommunicating is often more productive
Overcommunicating can save you hours of writing lengthy updates or attending status report meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2023 • 7min
How to distinguish between stress and burnout
It’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
Aug 4, 2023 • 5min
4 ways to develop your team on a tight budget
There 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
Aug 3, 2023 • 6min
How to get people to say yes to what you want
Asking 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
Aug 2, 2023 • 6min
10 ways leaders can turn a lousy work day around
Your 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
Aug 1, 2023 • 6min
5 ways to turn your meetings into safe spaces
When 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
Jul 31, 2023 • 7min
It’s time to retire the stereotype that women are worse at networking than men
Systemic 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
Jul 28, 2023 • 5min
Is being lazy actually good?
In an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023 • 7min
3 ways to balance employee downtime—and productivity—during the summer slowdown
In 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
Jul 26, 2023 • 6min
5 warning signs your leadership is failing—and what to do about it
The best leaders know they are fallible and there is always more to learn about themselves, others, and their working context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
