Ever since the first office building opened in London in 1726, employees have had a love-hate relationship with the workplace. As much about camaraderie and collaboration as drudgery and distraction, the office plays an outsized role in many people…
Editor’s Note: Each week Maynard Webb, former CEO of LiveOps and the former COO of eBay, will offer candid, practical, and sometimes surprising advice to entrepreneurs and founders. To submit a question, write to Webb at dearfounder@fastcompany….
Promoting yourself at work can be difficult and awkward. “Good work speaks for itself,” the adage goes. And while it’s a comforting thought, it’s also wishful thinking.
The reality is that it’s unrealistic to assume t…
Body language provides a key to succeeding in job interviews. Non-verbal cues make up 60 to 80% of face-to-face communication. Even more than your words, your physical presence shows your strengths (or shortcomings) as a candidate.
Even in the digital …
Video has become central to how we connect, collaborate, and learn from one another, especially in the virtual world of work. If you’re on the hunt for a new job, video can be a powerful way to introduce yourself to hiring managers. It provides …
Implicit bias training has seen a significant uptick in the past year following the national and international calls for greater justice, equity, and inclusion. I know this firsthand because my firm has been flooded with hundreds of requests from clien…
‘Steve was a singular figure, but he taught us all how to soar’
Facebook’s crash bolsters regulators’ drive to contain its reach just as U.S. whistleblower’s testimony threatens to attract more scrutiny
Facebook alum Fidji Simo is used to being slightly out of place. Read More
#1. What is my attitude about letting go of things? Leaders who are reluctant to give ownership always end up doing other people’s work. People are slow to take ownership when you are… Continue reading →
