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Fast Company Daily
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
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How to tell your boss you’re a night owl
Most workplaces still run on ‘early bird time,’ but research shows that nearly half of us do our best work later in the day. Here’s how night owls can talk…
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The case for not loving your job
There’s potential danger in placing too much importance on your career, research shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Want someone to change their behavior? Psychology says nagging doesn’t work, but this mind trick does
Making people feel positive about themselves gets better results than negativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A massive new study of 40,725 people says this is what happens when you drink coffee every morning
People who drink coffee primarily in the morning had significantly lower mortality rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Your brain has a productivity style. Here’s how to find (and use) yours
Like a good jazz ensemble, everyone on your team has different styles that can be harmonized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How to deal with annoying peers
Each situation is far from one-size-fits-all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How ‘micro joy’ can help you feel happier every day
Sometimes the smallest steps can make a big difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Making a good impression in a new job
Listening and being humble are two key things to keep in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Remote and hybrid workers work less on Fridays. It’s hurting collaboration
From 2019 to 2024, the average number of minutes worked on Fridays fell by about 90 minutes in remote jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Why entry-level workers are more hopeful than their bosses right now
Early-career employees are building confidence through adaptability, community, and self-direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The leadership skills you learn from raising kids
Six lessons that cut across both domains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship
Young people report both a pull toward independence and a push away from a challenging labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Same job, less pay. Now what?
Discovering that a colleague with the same job title is earning more than you is never fun, though it is quite common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How to deal with grief at work
Facing the unimaginable changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Need smart, creative, employees who will master their jobs? Science says hire people in their 30s, 40s, and even 60s
Depending on the nature of the job you need to fill, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scared for your career’s future? Try the ‘GPS method’
It’s a grounding practice to help you plot your next move strategically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Don’t take a voluntary buyout before answering these four questions
Taking a buyout from your employer is certainly better than getting laid off, but it’s not always an ideal career move. Here’s how to decide whether to accept…
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Why authenticity at work feels impossible
Authenticity isn’t just who we are, but what we believe in: our mission and purpose in our careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The workday is becoming infinite. Microsoft warns it’s time to set new boundaries
Here’s how to switch from trying to thriving in the age of the ‘infinite workday.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The surprising truth about why some people have better jobs than others
Inside the science of employability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Should you get PTO for breakups?
Workers are sounding off on social. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to stop wasting mental energy and train your focus like a high performer
When you start fixating on past events you can’t change, it can lead to feelings of guilt, regret, and depression. Similarly, focusing excessively on the…
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When it’s time to let a star employee go
Costs, egos, and creative control: Why Paramount let Taylor Sheridan walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Stop hiding behind your slides: Lead the room, don’t read to it
Slides don’t inspire. You do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Solopreneurs are thriving as corporate counterparts struggle
Businesses of one outearn corporate counterparts within two years, making 25% more by year 5, data suggests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Remote work is shaped by geopolitics, not technology
Increasingly, geopolitics is shaping who works, the location of work, and the type of work we get to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How to take (and grow from) difficult feedback
Personal feedback can be difficult to hear. But when you appreciate it from a place of curiosity, great things can happen. Learn more about your ad choices…
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3 ways to improve the quality of your ideas
Research on creativity shows that the people who come up with the best ideas are the ones who come up with the most ideas. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Are you the ‘office parent’? The downsides of being the workplace caregiver
It feels nice to help everyone all the time. But doing so can test boundaries . . . and your mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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5 career-changing mindsets to help you win at work
If you want leverage, freedom, and a career that works for you, these ideas can help you take your career to another level. Learn more about your ad choices…
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When you should ‘burn a bridge’ in your career and 5 ways to do it
Not all career ‘bridges’ are worth keeping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Here’s how to know when to say ‘yes’ to a project
If you work for yourself, money isn’t the only factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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4 strategies introverts can use to prevent burnout
Here’s how introverts can build a strong personal brand both online and offline and still stay sane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Furloughed? Here are 5 things you should do right away
Furloughed government workers have gotten their last paychecks until the shutdown ends, but thriving through a prolonged income loss is entirely possible with…
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The ‘Blue Dolphin’ Rule: Stop negative thoughts with emotional intelligence
Backed by years of research in cognitive psychology, the Blue Dolphin Rule will help you replace harmful thoughts with helpful ones. Learn more about your ad…
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Your calm is contagious but so is your chaos
A working parent lesson for World Mental Health Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is it okay to hug coworkers?
Boundaries of all kinds at work have been blurred in recent years. Where does physical embrace fit in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What is ‘rust out’ and are you experiencing it?
What to do if you find yourself experiencing this close cousin of burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘Oopsie’ jobs: What to do when you start a new role that you hate
Unpleasant surprises happen. But what you do next can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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These small, achievable actions will help make you more productive and less frazzled
Practical, no-nonsense, science-backed shifts that take just a few minutes and actually work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Searching for peace at work? Try these easy mini-meditations
One short meditation that can be done almost anywhere involves breathing deeply and mentally scanning your body for sensations. Learn more about your ad…
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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
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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…
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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
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Revisiting my definition of strategy
A renowned management thinker and best-selling author offers a new definition of the term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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4 clear signs to spot a leader with exceptional communication skills
When business is rough, real talk builds trust and provides clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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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
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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
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How wearing many hats can be a founder superpower
Here’s the journey I went on as a founder and what I learned at each stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What is ‘fawning’ and how can it hurt your career?
Suppressing your own needs for others’ validation can lead to trouble in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The silent manipulations that often go unnoticed
From ‘sludge’ to peer pressure, manipulation is a serious problem that we need to reduce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices