Fast Company Daily

Dec 11 2024 559 ep. 6 mins 351

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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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5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesion

Dec 11 2024 7 mins

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

3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation

Dec 10 2024 6 mins

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

7 strategies to turn ‘lone wolves’ into team players

Dec 09 2024 9 mins

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

Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead

Dec 06 2024 7 mins

And what we can do to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position

Dec 05 2024 7 mins

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

Rethink motivation: Why metrics alone won’t keep your team inspired

Dec 04 2024 8 mins

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

Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says

Dec 03 2024 5 mins

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

How to deal with favoritism at work

Dec 02 2024 10 mins

Address favoritism without confrontation by reviewing proven strategies offered by these eight experts, from CEOs to founders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 simple steps to create a positive environment at work

Nov 27 2024 6 mins

Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

82% of middle managers feel invisible—here’s why

Nov 26 2024 9 mins

Many middle managers feel frustrated, unnoticed, and overlooked. Fortunately, there are steps teams can take to better support them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices