Fast Company Daily

<p>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.</p>

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 these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-16
07:28

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-15
06:04

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

10-14
04:47

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-13
07:26

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

10-10
07:39

‘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

10-09
08:39

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-08
07:58

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-07
09:05

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

10-06
06:02

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-03
07:08

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

10-02
05:39

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

10-01
12:53

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

09-30
04:39

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-29
05:59

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

09-26
07:12

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

09-24
05:00

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

09-23
05:16

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

09-22
07:10

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

09-19
07:22

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

09-18
06:54

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