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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.

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How to preserve new-hire enthusiasm beyond the first few weeks

May 1, 2025 • 5 mins
New hires are creative, motivated, and energetic—but in just a matter of weeks, that initial enthusiasm tends to plummet. Here’s how to preserve that energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to create leaders who coach, rather than command

April 30, 2025 • 7 mins
Managers need company support to learn how to act as coaches for their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Curation is the new leadership superpower. Here are 3 ways to adopt a curation mindset

April 29, 2025 • 7 mins
The ability to curate talent, ideas, and innovation will define the next generation of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to be impressive in a job interview without sounding like a narcissist

April 28, 2025 • 8 mins
Five science-based recommendations to talk about your qualifications in a meaningful and effective way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bonus: Is being lazy actually good?

April 26, 2025 • 4 mins
This weekend, we're re-airing a favorite episode of ours, from 2023: In an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There’s no such thing as ‘background music.’ Here’s how your playlist affects your brain

April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
These methods can help you to use music to hack your productivity goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Humility is a superpower. Here’s how to practice it daily

April 24, 2025 • 8 mins
You have to train yourself to discount your ego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search

April 23, 2025 • 8 mins
Used well, AI can be your most powerful copilot. Used poorly, it can quietly disqualify you before a human ever sees your name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘Meeting hangovers’ are draining your team. Here’s how to cure them

April 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Too many meetings can do more harm than good—here’s how to prevent ‘meeting hangovers’ and keep your team engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to take control of conflict so it doesn’t control you

April 21, 2025 • 8 mins
The more you practice, the more you’ll see improved relationships, connections, and outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feeling anxious? Here’s what your anxiety may be telling you

April 18, 2025 • 15 mins
Treating anxiety in a meaningful, lasting way requires an appreciation for its depth—that is, for where it is coming from and for what it is trying to tell us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Being asked to do work that’s not in your job description? 5 smart ways to draw the line

April 17, 2025 • 6 mins
From one-off favors to chronic over-functioning, taking on tasks that don’t belong to you drains your energy and dilutes your impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Promoted to a leadership role? Here’s how to make the ‘player-to-coach’ transition seamlessly

April 16, 2025 • 8 mins
The four main traps and how to avoid them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Exactly how to express disappointment or frustration with your boss

April 15, 2025 • 7 mins
There are times when it’s necessary to bring up feelings of frustration. But how you do it can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader

April 14, 2025 • 6 mins
Curiosity is a leadership superpower. Here’s how great leaders use bold questions to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How managers can reassure employees amid the threat of layoffs

April 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Even if you can’t control the outcome, you can reduce uncertainty, minimize threat, and even create feelings of comfort and safety in an increasingly volatile world. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Six steps to negotiate a high salary even in a tough job market

April 10, 2025 • 8 mins
It’s hard out there, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get paid what you’re worth. Here’s exactly how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Your boss is overwhelmed—here’s how to work with them, not against them

April 9, 2025 • 7 mins
Overloaded managers often have limited time—here’s how to get the support you need without adding to their stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The paradox of effort: Why hard work only feels valuable sometimes

April 8, 2025 • 7 mins
For many people, there’s a sweet spot: A little effort might make something more valuable, but push too far and the value drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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6 big mistakes job seekers commonly make

April 7, 2025 • 6 mins
These mistakes can make the job hunt drag on—especially in such a challenging job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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