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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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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
Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
Most CEOs think their teams are crushing it. The data says they’re wrong
Here’s how to achieve real productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
When it’s down to 2 candidates, here’s what could tip the scales
Every little difference you can play up counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 snips
Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
How wearing many hats can be a founder superpower
Nelson Chu, the founder and CEO of Percent, shares his insightful six-year startup journey. He emphasizes the power of founders wearing many hats early on to gain irreplaceable domain knowledge. Nelson recounts his chaotic early years focusing on customer success and budgeting, followed by designing scalable systems as he shifted roles. He highlights the long-term advantages of deeply understanding every facet of the business before delegating. His experiences reveal that hands-on involvement enhances strategic leadership and fosters innovation.
Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
How to get people to listen to your ideas
Here’s how to build influence and stop being ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Middle managers are essential for AI success
31% of employees say they’re actively working against their company’s AI initiatives. Middle managers can bridge the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2025 • 7min
The biggest reason your coworkers don’t respond to your emails
If you suspect your coworkers might be consistently eye-rolling when your email hits their inboxes, it’s usually for one reason. Here’s how to correct it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2025 • 7min
The most overlooked AI strategy? Upskilling your frontline
40% of workers will need to reskill in the next three years due to AI and automation. Yet many companies still deprioritize frontline education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
